Issa Medical Centre

Healthcare Assistant

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our friendly and innovative team for a HCA. If you want to work within a friendly, well organised and professional General Practice group, then this is just the position for you. If you are enthusiastic, willing to develop your skills and can work independently or as part of our team, then we would love you to apply. We are forward thinking and innovative practice with a dynamic team made up of GPs, nurse practitioners, clinical pharmacists, community paramedics, practice nurses, health care assistants and more, who work hard to provide clinical excellence and to train the clinicians of our future.

Main duties of the job

Being a HCA in primary care is a specialised area and to work within General Practice is very different from a hospital environment, you are dealing with acute and chronic diseases on a daily basis within a small clinical environment. You must be pleasant, hardworking, adaptable and work well within the team.

About us

The team at Issa prides itself on excellent care for the patients and support for all staff, from our partners down our work ethic is outstanding, dynamic yet friendly. We offer a relaxed, friendly work atmosphere. Issa medical consists of Issa medical centre, St Walburges, The Surgery, Moor Park, Beech Drive, Medicom and St Pauls.

Details

Date posted

27 October 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A4240-23-0001

Job locations

73 St Gregory Road

Preston

Lancashire

PR1 6YA


I S S A

228 Garstang Road

Fulwood

Preston

PR2 9QB


Job description

Job responsibilities

The role of the HCA is an evolving one and it is anticipated that the post holder/s will be grow to meet and develop beyond the description below.

To provide HCA services to the practice population by evidence based, quality focused care. To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care. To ensure clear channels of communication exist between clinical, administrative and community teams. To project a positive and friendly image to our patients and other professionals.

Teamwork is a priority within the practice and there may be times you will be asked to assist or undertake other duties; these will always be within your level of competence. Accordingly, there may be from time to time, a request to provide cover for sickness or absence.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role of the HCA is an evolving one and it is anticipated that the post holder/s will be grow to meet and develop beyond the description below.

To provide HCA services to the practice population by evidence based, quality focused care. To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care. To ensure clear channels of communication exist between clinical, administrative and community teams. To project a positive and friendly image to our patients and other professionals.

Teamwork is a priority within the practice and there may be times you will be asked to assist or undertake other duties; these will always be within your level of competence. Accordingly, there may be from time to time, a request to provide cover for sickness or absence.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A-C in English and Maths
  • Understanding of computer based medical records management Knowledge and application of supporting long-term conditions

Desirable

  • Qualified to NVQ level 3
  • Worked in General Practice environment
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A-C in English and Maths
  • Understanding of computer based medical records management Knowledge and application of supporting long-term conditions

Desirable

  • Qualified to NVQ level 3
  • Worked in General Practice environment

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

Issa Medical Centre

Address

73 St Gregory Road

Preston

Lancashire

PR1 6YA


Employer's website

https://www.issamedicalgroup.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Issa Medical Centre

Address

73 St Gregory Road

Preston

Lancashire

PR1 6YA


Employer's website

https://www.issamedicalgroup.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ann-Marie Donaldson Nixon

annmarie.nixon@nhs.net

01772253554

Details

Date posted

27 October 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A4240-23-0001

Job locations

73 St Gregory Road

Preston

Lancashire

PR1 6YA


I S S A

228 Garstang Road

Fulwood

Preston

PR2 9QB


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