William Hopwood Surgery

Health Care Assistant

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Job summary

William Hopwood Surgery is looking to recruit an experienced Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly team. We are looking for a highly motivated/ enthusiastic individual with experience of working in primary or secondary care to work alongside and support the existing team. The job role is a part time position.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role include:

- Phlebotomy

- Urinalysis

- Blood pressure recording

- Assist with chronic disease reviews such as Diabetes, Asthma, COPD

- Carrying out NHS health checks, Frailty assessments

- Ensuring all GP rooms are fully stocked

- Smoking cessation advice

- Immunisations (Flu, B12 injections)

- Educate patients about their health and wellbeing so that they can develop their knowledge and understanding empowering them to be as self-managing as possible.

- Opportunistically record QOF related information within skill set

You will work alongside the existing nursing team to ensure:

Stock levels are maintained by ordering, rotation and sorting deliveries. Identifying the best places to purchase stocks and dealing with suppliers.

Completion of cleanliness, infection prevention control measures and health and safety requirement of the role.

Doctors are supported in their clinics.

Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all patients.

(This list is not exhaustive.)

About us

William Hopwood Surgery prides in providing a high standard of care in a supportive environment delivering a patient focussed service.

Details

Date posted

29 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3942-24-0002

Job locations

William Hopwood Street

Blackburn

BB1 1LX


Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate must cover General Practice HCA duties and assistance whilst delivering the highest level of care and assistance.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

Phlebotomy, Assisting with long term conditions clinics such as diabetes, asthma, COPD, NHS Health Checks, Frailty assessment, Flu and Pneumonia and other seasonal vaccinations, Smoking Cessation checks, B12 injections, Ordering nursing stock and equipment, Precise and accurate recording on patient records,

You will work alongside the existing nursing team to ensure:

Stock levels are maintained by ordering, rotation and sorting deliveries. Identifying the best places to purchase stocks and dealing with suppliers.

Completion of cleanliness, infection prevention control measures and health and safety requirement of the role.

Doctors are supported in their clinics.

Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all patients.

This list is not exhaustive.

Further training opportunities are available both externally and within the surgery to expand your skills in areas of interest.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate must cover General Practice HCA duties and assistance whilst delivering the highest level of care and assistance.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

Phlebotomy, Assisting with long term conditions clinics such as diabetes, asthma, COPD, NHS Health Checks, Frailty assessment, Flu and Pneumonia and other seasonal vaccinations, Smoking Cessation checks, B12 injections, Ordering nursing stock and equipment, Precise and accurate recording on patient records,

You will work alongside the existing nursing team to ensure:

Stock levels are maintained by ordering, rotation and sorting deliveries. Identifying the best places to purchase stocks and dealing with suppliers.

Completion of cleanliness, infection prevention control measures and health and safety requirement of the role.

Doctors are supported in their clinics.

Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all patients.

This list is not exhaustive.

Further training opportunities are available both externally and within the surgery to expand your skills in areas of interest.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 or above
  • GCSE Grade A to C in maths and English
  • Will be expected to manage their own pre-booked clinics
  • Will be able to undertake consultations within the designated times
  • Able to work to a high standard of care under supervision
  • Able to accept coaching and guidance
  • Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Good organisational and time management skills
  • Adaptable to change
  • Flexibility to handle different situations
  • Be caring and compassionate in nature
  • Be able to undertake mandatory training
  • Computer literate
  • Ability to work well within a team
  • Basic Life support Training
  • Medical administration (1 year)

Desirable

  • EMIS knowledge
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 or above
  • GCSE Grade A to C in maths and English
  • Will be expected to manage their own pre-booked clinics
  • Will be able to undertake consultations within the designated times
  • Able to work to a high standard of care under supervision
  • Able to accept coaching and guidance
  • Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Good organisational and time management skills
  • Adaptable to change
  • Flexibility to handle different situations
  • Be caring and compassionate in nature
  • Be able to undertake mandatory training
  • Computer literate
  • Ability to work well within a team
  • Basic Life support Training
  • Medical administration (1 year)

Desirable

  • EMIS knowledge

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

William Hopwood Surgery

Address

William Hopwood Street

Blackburn

BB1 1LX


Employer's website

https://www.hopwoodgp.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

William Hopwood Surgery

Address

William Hopwood Street

Blackburn

BB1 1LX


Employer's website

https://www.hopwoodgp.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Vandana Menon

vandana.menon@nhs.net

01254699732

Details

Date posted

29 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3942-24-0002

Job locations

William Hopwood Street

Blackburn

BB1 1LX


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