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.
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.