Healthcare Assistant

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Assist the nursing team in screening programmes including:

Measurement of height, weight, blood pressure, peak respiratory flow, urine analysis, taking blood samples, performing of simple dressings, undertaking of other clinical activities identified by the senior Practice Nurse or Doctor in accordance with written guidelines

• The clinical responsibilities are included in the appendix accompanying this job description, but will only be undertaken after adequate training has been given
• Provide a personal information resource for patient/Practice interaction both in the waiting area and during nurse/patient consultation
• Assist patients in the usage of Practice equipment, including toilet facilities. Act as chaperone support if required by the doctors
• Provide clerical support for the nursing team including recording clinical information, preparing and sending appointment letters. Receive and transmit information on the telephone to the agreed Practice standard, with particular reference to confidentiality
• Recording information both manually and on the computer system
• Prepare clinical areas, including instrument preparation, for specific clinical sessions including minor surgery
• Maintain clinical hygiene standards using specialised decontamination and sterilising equipment
• Maintain and control stock levels of equipment and materials according to the needs of the practice
• Maintenance of equipment
• Assist in the transfer and movement of materials and equipment
• Carry out such duties as may be reasonably requiredTo undertake any training identified as appropriate to the grade
• Identify personal training needs and discuss them with the Nurse Team Leader/Practice Manager/Doctor
• Participate through personal development interviews in matching organisational aims with personal objectives
• Take responsibility for the health and safety of themselves and others in the working environment.
• Where appropriate, additional training will be given. This may be external training therefore a clean driving licence is essential
• Whilst the post-holder will be specifically part of the nursing team, his/her responsibilities will be as part of the Practice team as a whole, and flexibility of working patterns will be expected
• Assistance to GP or NP for minor operations including Vasectomy, Contraception implants and coils
• Confidentiality of both patient and Practice information must be protected and maintained in accordance with Practice Policy
• The duties and responsibilities are expected to change as the role develops.
• Any other duties appropriate to the grade, as may be required by the Practice.

• This Job Description is not exhaustive and may be adjusted periodically after review and consultation.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Provision of health services
• Work with the general public
• Managing appointment systems
• Computerised recording systems

Desirable

• Computer literacy and telephone skills
• Accuracy
• Methodical
• Consistency
• Ability to prioritise
• Able to liaise well with the team and the general public
• Manage change well and cope well under pressure

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE (or equivalent) English
• GCSE (or equivalent) Maths
• Full (clean) Driving Licence
• Team Working

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Fordingbridge Surgery

Address

The Fordingbridge Surgery

Bartons Road

Fordingbridge

Hampshire

SP6 1RS

Employer's website

https://www.fordingbridgegps.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)