Job summary
Scarborough Medical Group has an exciting opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic, and highly motivated Healthcare Assistant to join our well established GP practice.
We are a committed and friendly, mixed clinical and allied healthcare team including pharmacists, first contact physios and mental health practitioners. We enjoy full GP and nursing team support including advanced clinical practitioners, nurse practitioners, specialist practice nurses and healthcare assistants. The patient support team and clerical teams work hard to support our Clinical teams and patients.
We are part of a strong, collaborative Primary Care Network and enjoy good working relationships with colleagues in the other Practices as a result.
Key benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- Training practice supporting speciality training, med students, registrars, student nurses and apprenticeships
- Twice daily clinical team catchup (20 minutes each)
- High Achieving QOF Practice
- Rated Good by CQC
- Friendly, supportive, innovative practice
- Free parking
Main duties of the job
Working under the supervision of the Nurse Manager and in line with established practice protocols and guidelines, the HCA will play a key role in assisting with the delivery of personalised care to our patient population. This is a hands-on role within a supportive, multi-disciplinary team, where youll be involved in a wide range of clinical and health-promotion activities.
Key Responsibilities:
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Assist clinicians in providing treatment, preventative care, and long-term condition management.
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Support health promotion initiatives and patient education.
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Work within your scope of practice to support the care needs of our entitled patients.
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Provide occasional support to the administrative team as required.
Requirements:
Please see the job description for further information.
If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in primary care and thrive in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you.
About us
We are a successful and highly regarded GP training practice
based in the beautiful coastal town of Scarborough on the North Yorkshire
Coast. With a patient list size of 16,000 patients, Scarborough Medical Group
operates from two surgeries to the North and South of the town.
We are a highly supportive training practice with a
long-standing team including GPs, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Nurse
Practitioners, Practice Nurses, HCAs and many more additional roles
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
following are the core responsibilities of the Healthcare Assistant in
delivering health services. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry
out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and
staffing levels.
-
New patient
health checks
-
Timed annual
patient checks
-
CVD Risk
assessment check ups
-
ECG recording
-
Phlebotomy
-
Chaperoning
duties
-
Assisting
during minor surgery procedures including the GPSI in dermatology procedures
-
Processing
and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/Nurses
-
Sterilising
(if required), cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment
-
Vaccine/cold
chain storage, monitoring and recording
-
Assistance
with surgical equipment re-stocking and stock rotation
-
Assisting
with the clearing and re-stocking of consulting rooms
-
Preparing and
maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care
interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor
operations
-
Assisting in
the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
-
Undertaking
specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and
taught specifically in relation to that individual
-
Helping to
raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
-
Assisting
with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and
well-being
-
Consult with
patients and their families to undertake assessments of patient need
-
Provide
clinical support to registered nurses and other healthcare professionals within
the organisation
-
Deliver basic
clinical care interventions under supervision, supporting continuity of care
and patient safety initiatives
-
Ensure
clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in
accordance with the organisations IPC Policy
-
Work within
national and local protocols where these exist
-
Be aware of
your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to
practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding
Children
-
Recognise the
boundaries of their practice and know when and to whom patients should be
referred
-
Support in
the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements
-
Support the
administrative team on an as-required basis
-
Undertake all
mandatory training and induction programmes
-
Contribute to
and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance
-
Maintain a
clean, tidy, effective working area at all times
-
Attend a
formal appraisal with their manager at least every 12 months. Once a
performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a
regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed
-
Other tasks
and procedures commensurate to grade and level but always seeking clarity and
advice from senior staff
-
Provide cover
for sickness and holiday absence of colleagues on the same rota
Please see the job description for further information
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
following are the core responsibilities of the Healthcare Assistant in
delivering health services. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry
out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and
staffing levels.
-
New patient
health checks
-
Timed annual
patient checks
-
CVD Risk
assessment check ups
-
ECG recording
-
Phlebotomy
-
Chaperoning
duties
-
Assisting
during minor surgery procedures including the GPSI in dermatology procedures
-
Processing
and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/Nurses
-
Sterilising
(if required), cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment
-
Vaccine/cold
chain storage, monitoring and recording
-
Assistance
with surgical equipment re-stocking and stock rotation
-
Assisting
with the clearing and re-stocking of consulting rooms
-
Preparing and
maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care
interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor
operations
-
Assisting in
the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
-
Undertaking
specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and
taught specifically in relation to that individual
-
Helping to
raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
-
Assisting
with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and
well-being
-
Consult with
patients and their families to undertake assessments of patient need
-
Provide
clinical support to registered nurses and other healthcare professionals within
the organisation
-
Deliver basic
clinical care interventions under supervision, supporting continuity of care
and patient safety initiatives
-
Ensure
clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in
accordance with the organisations IPC Policy
-
Work within
national and local protocols where these exist
-
Be aware of
your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to
practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding
Children
-
Recognise the
boundaries of their practice and know when and to whom patients should be
referred
-
Support in
the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements
-
Support the
administrative team on an as-required basis
-
Undertake all
mandatory training and induction programmes
-
Contribute to
and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance
-
Maintain a
clean, tidy, effective working area at all times
-
Attend a
formal appraisal with their manager at least every 12 months. Once a
performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a
regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed
-
Other tasks
and procedures commensurate to grade and level but always seeking clarity and
advice from senior staff
-
Provide cover
for sickness and holiday absence of colleagues on the same rota
Please see the job description for further information
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to undertake vaccinations
- Understanding of the principles of ECGs
- Able to perform venepuncture
- Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
- Ability to undertake patient medicals, including height, weight, BP, pulse and BMI etc.
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to colleagues
- Clinical IT system user skills and thew ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Understanding of safeguarding adults and children
- Understand the requirement for PSDs and associated policy
Desirable
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance
- Chaperone procedure
Qualifications
Essential
- Has completed the Care Certificate or equivalent qualification
- There may need to be proof of any courses or training qualifications commensurate with the post
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Has worked in a primary care environment
- Understanding of infection prevention and control measures
Other Requirements
Essential
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Occupational Health clearance
- Driving Licence
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to follow legal, ethical and clinical policy and procedure
- Knowledge of and ability to work to key policies and procedures
- Ability to use own initiative, discretion, and sensitivity
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Excellent communication skills and effective in communicating and understanding patient needs
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated
- Good organisational skills
Desirable
- Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure
- Competent in the use of MS Office and Outlook
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- Effectively utilise resources
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to undertake vaccinations
- Understanding of the principles of ECGs
- Able to perform venepuncture
- Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
- Ability to undertake patient medicals, including height, weight, BP, pulse and BMI etc.
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to colleagues
- Clinical IT system user skills and thew ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Understanding of safeguarding adults and children
- Understand the requirement for PSDs and associated policy
Desirable
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance
- Chaperone procedure
Qualifications
Essential
- Has completed the Care Certificate or equivalent qualification
- There may need to be proof of any courses or training qualifications commensurate with the post
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Has worked in a primary care environment
- Understanding of infection prevention and control measures
Other Requirements
Essential
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Occupational Health clearance
- Driving Licence
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to follow legal, ethical and clinical policy and procedure
- Knowledge of and ability to work to key policies and procedures
- Ability to use own initiative, discretion, and sensitivity
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Excellent communication skills and effective in communicating and understanding patient needs
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated
- Good organisational skills
Desirable
- Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure
- Competent in the use of MS Office and Outlook
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- Effectively utilise resources
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.