Job summary
To
support the practice nursing team in the delivery of nursing services, working
as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their
scope of practice to the entitled patient population. The healthcare assistant
will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment,
preventative care, health promotion and patient education.
Main duties of the job
a.
Undertake new patient health checks
b.
Support the practice nurse with health promotion
programmes
c.
Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry,
blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately
d.
Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising
patients accordingly
e.
Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks
as required
f.
Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic
disease clinics
g.
Carry out BMI checks as directed
h.
Act as a chaperone as required
i.
When trained, undertake venepuncture
j.
When trained, undertake diabetic foot checks
k.
When trained, INR analysis
l.
When trained, IM injections such as vitamin B12
m.
When trained, administer flu vaccinations
n.
When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervision
of the practice nurse
o.
Carry out ECGs as requested
p.
Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward
transportation
q.
Assisting the GPs in minor surgery and gynaecology
clinics
r.
Monitoring stock control
s.
Other administrative and clinical duties that might be
required from time to time
t.
Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and
prepared for each session
u.
Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with
extant guidance
v.
Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and
sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy
w.
Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
About us
Healthcare Assistant (part time hours flexible and
negotiable)We are a friendly, forward-thinking practice delivering
high-quality care to patients within a safe and efficient working
environment. Our main surgery in Dorking
and two dispensing branches in Box Hill and Westcott serve a total of 11,150
patients.An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated
healthcare assistant to join our dedicated multi-disciplinary team to provide
high-quality care. We pride ourselves in
encouraging special interests and personal development. Remuneration is highly competitive, depending
on experience.Ideally you will have experience in carrying out baseline
observations, 24-hour BP monitoring, wound care, dressings and other clinical
tasks, support the practice nurse with chronic disease clinics, carry out BMI
checks, ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation,
provide support during minor operations and be computer-literate. We are also happy to hear from those who are
open to learning new skills. We offer an
in-house structured education programme, as well as support and mentorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated
healthcare assistant to join our dedicated multi-disciplinary team to provide
high-quality care. We pride ourselves in
encouraging special interests and personal development. Remuneration is highly competitive, depending
on experience.
Ideally you will have experience in carrying out baseline
observations, 24-hour BP monitoring, wound care, dressings and other clinical
tasks, support the practice nurse with chronic disease clinics, carry out BMI
checks, ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation,
provide support during minor operations and be computer-literate. We are also happy to hear from those who are
open to learning new skills. We offer an
in-house structured education programme, as well as support and mentorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated
healthcare assistant to join our dedicated multi-disciplinary team to provide
high-quality care. We pride ourselves in
encouraging special interests and personal development. Remuneration is highly competitive, depending
on experience.
Ideally you will have experience in carrying out baseline
observations, 24-hour BP monitoring, wound care, dressings and other clinical
tasks, support the practice nurse with chronic disease clinics, carry out BMI
checks, ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation,
provide support during minor operations and be computer-literate. We are also happy to hear from those who are
open to learning new skills. We offer an
in-house structured education programme, as well as support and mentorship.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Person Specification Healthcare Assistant
- QualificationsEssentialDesirable
- Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
- Phlebotomy certification
- ExperienceEssentialDesirable
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Clinical Knowledge & SkillsEssentialDesirable
- Wound Care / Removal of sutures & staples
- ECGs
- Venepuncture
- New patient medicals inc. Height, weight, BP, Pulse
- Chaperone procedure
- Spirometry
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- SkillsEssentialDesirable
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- EMIS / Systmone / Vision user skills
- Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Personal QualitiesEssentialDesirable
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Effectively utilises resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
- Other requirementsEssentialDesirable
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Occupational Health Clearance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Person Specification Healthcare Assistant
- QualificationsEssentialDesirable
- Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
- Phlebotomy certification
- ExperienceEssentialDesirable
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Clinical Knowledge & SkillsEssentialDesirable
- Wound Care / Removal of sutures & staples
- ECGs
- Venepuncture
- New patient medicals inc. Height, weight, BP, Pulse
- Chaperone procedure
- Spirometry
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- SkillsEssentialDesirable
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- EMIS / Systmone / Vision user skills
- Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Personal QualitiesEssentialDesirable
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Effectively utilises resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
- Other requirementsEssentialDesirable
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Occupational Health Clearance
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).
