Job summary
We are looking for full or part time Health Care Assistant to join our team at Swanscombe Health Centre, and branch practices.
Based at Swanscombe Health Centre, the role of the HCA will be to work within our nursing team, to offer support and treatment for our patients, focusing particularly on health improvement. You should have experience of working in a similar role, with relevant Health and Social Care qualifications, and have excellent organisational skills.
Main duties of the job
Duties will include (but not exhaustive);
- Phlebotomy
- Wound care
- INR monitoring
- Health Checks
- B12s
- Spirometry
- Urine dips
Training will be given if the successful candidate does is not trained in these areas.
About us
We have a team of over 100 staff throughout 7 sites, including GPs, Paramedic Practitioner, Clinical Pharmacists, Physicians Associates, a Physiotherapist, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Social Prescribers and the administrative support workers. Even with a large team, we work closely together and clinical staff are supported by a weekly clinical meeting.
We offer, a competitive salary dependent on experience and qualifications, a NHS Pension and opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Report all
matters pertaining to the care of the patient changes in their condition / circumstances
to a relevant member of the nursing or medical team as a matter of priority and
ensure that a document record is kept.
Ensure that the
clinical rooms are at all times kept in a clean and orderly manner and that
relevant equipment is ready for use by the nursing and medical staff during
clinic sessions.
Ensure that
vaccine refrigerators are at the correct temperature on a daily basis (when on
duty) and that vaccines are within their expiry dates and used in correct
sequence.
Ordering of
vaccines consumable and medical supplies as directed ensuring that adequate
levels of stock are available in the surgery. Maintain the cold chain when
moving or storing vaccines.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Report all
matters pertaining to the care of the patient changes in their condition / circumstances
to a relevant member of the nursing or medical team as a matter of priority and
ensure that a document record is kept.
Ensure that the
clinical rooms are at all times kept in a clean and orderly manner and that
relevant equipment is ready for use by the nursing and medical staff during
clinic sessions.
Ensure that
vaccine refrigerators are at the correct temperature on a daily basis (when on
duty) and that vaccines are within their expiry dates and used in correct
sequence.
Ordering of
vaccines consumable and medical supplies as directed ensuring that adequate
levels of stock are available in the surgery. Maintain the cold chain when
moving or storing vaccines.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- .GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
- Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
Desirable
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- Qualified to NVQ level 3
- Qualified in Spirometry
- Qualified to conduct health checks
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing team
- Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of working in a GP practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- .GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
- Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
Desirable
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- Qualified to NVQ level 3
- Qualified in Spirometry
- Qualified to conduct health checks
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing team
- Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of working in a GP practice
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.
