Undercliffe Surgery

Healthcare Assistant

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Job summary

we are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare assistant to join our friendly and dynamic team at Undercliffe Surgery.

This is a part time role of 22.5 hours per week over 3 days, Wednesday - Friday.

Interviews will be held on Monday 11th November 2024.

Main duties of the job

You will be working under the indirect supervision of the nursing team, providing a high standard of care that meets the patients needs. In addition, you will work alongside the multidisciplinary team of GP's, Advanced practitioners, Nurses and other HCA's in the provision of health checks, long term condition checks, patient education and supporting minor surgery clinics.

About us

Undercliffe Surgery is a busy, forward thinking practice in the heart of Heckmondwike.

we are a friendly dynamic team led by our three GP Partners. Our clinical team consists of GP's, Advanced Practitioners, Nurses and Healthcare Assistants, supported by our Secretarial and admin teams. We also work alongside Physiotherapists, Social prescribers, Pharmacists and Mental Health Support workers who are aligned with us from Spen PCN.

Details

Date posted

16 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.44 to £12.84 an hour depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4017-24-0008

Job locations

Heckmondwike Health Centre

16 Union Street

Heckmondwike

WF16 0HH


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be assisting the clinical team in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education in the areas listed below.

  • Phlebotomy
  • ECG's
  • New patient health checks
  • Diabetic foot checks
  • Basic wound care and suture/clip removal
  • Dressings
  • Administering flu, pneumonia and B12 injections having been adequately trained
  • Ensure fridge temperatures are regularly monitored
  • Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
  • Height and weight checks
  • Blood pressure checks
  • Assist in minor surgical procedures
  • Urinalysis and preparations of samples
  • Chaperoning
  • Stock takes
  • Equipment checks

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be assisting the clinical team in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education in the areas listed below.

  • Phlebotomy
  • ECG's
  • New patient health checks
  • Diabetic foot checks
  • Basic wound care and suture/clip removal
  • Dressings
  • Administering flu, pneumonia and B12 injections having been adequately trained
  • Ensure fridge temperatures are regularly monitored
  • Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
  • Height and weight checks
  • Blood pressure checks
  • Assist in minor surgical procedures
  • Urinalysis and preparations of samples
  • Chaperoning
  • Stock takes
  • Equipment checks

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified to NVQ level 2 or higher in Health and Social care
  • Qualified in Phlebotomy
  • GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant experience working in a primary care setting

Desirable

  • Experience using SystmOne
  • Experience operating and ECG machine
  • Experience/training in administering vaccines and injections
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified to NVQ level 2 or higher in Health and Social care
  • Qualified in Phlebotomy
  • GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant experience working in a primary care setting

Desirable

  • Experience using SystmOne
  • Experience operating and ECG machine
  • Experience/training in administering vaccines and injections

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

Undercliffe Surgery

Address

Heckmondwike Health Centre

16 Union Street

Heckmondwike

WF16 0HH


Employer's website

https://undercliffe.gpsurgery.net/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Undercliffe Surgery

Address

Heckmondwike Health Centre

16 Union Street

Heckmondwike

WF16 0HH


Employer's website

https://undercliffe.gpsurgery.net/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Jayne Bone

01924403406

Details

Date posted

16 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.44 to £12.84 an hour depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4017-24-0008

Job locations

Heckmondwike Health Centre

16 Union Street

Heckmondwike

WF16 0HH


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