Job summary
If you care for others without a second thought and have a natural ability to put people at ease. Then joining our team as a Health Care Assistant could be the right choice for you.
We believe that a good Health Care Assistant not only performs the medical tasks required they also create warm, caring and professional relationships with their patients.
Main duties of the job
We are ideally looking or an experienced Health Care Assistant to join our friendly team. However, someone new to the role who shows the qualities we are looking for and is willing to embark on a training programme will be considered.
You will be a motivated individual who gets satisfaction in seeing a task through to completion, following through on actions is paramount.
You will have good time management with the ability to work to deadlines and targets.
Being flexible and adaptable to changing needs of the patient and the Practice is key.
Experience in a health care setting is desirable.
The role fulfils health care reviews with our patients covering;
- Collect and record measurement of height, weight and urinalysis.
- Measurement of blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
- Peak flow measurements
- Recording of ECG's
- Phlebotomy
- Recognising changes in patients observations
- Assisting clinicians in emergency management of patients
- Act as a chaperone
- Provide relevant health promotion literature to patients
As you progress or if you are experienced, you will also be doing Flu immunisations, Diabetic Foot Checks and other more advanced work. The salary will change to reflect the additional skills (within the given range)
This is a part-time role for approx. 24-30hrs a week. Working days to be discussed but will include Mondays & Fridays
The role will work in both our surgeries; Tilgate Way, Crawley and Vicarage Lane, Horley
About us
Woodlands and Clerklands Partnership is a 2 centred Practice across Horley and Crawley, caring for approx. 17,500 patients. We are also an approved GP and Medical Student Training Centre.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
1.1. Work alongside the clinician(s) in the provision of patientcare.
1.2. Undertake and records the following tasks:
- measurement of height and weight.
- urinalysis.measurement of blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
- peak flow measurements
- recording of ECGs
- venepuncture
1.3. Recognise changes in the patients observations whichmust be reported and acted on.
1.4. Assist clinicians in emergency management of patients.
1.5. Enable patients to access appropriate professionals in thepractice team.
1.6. Act as a chaperone.
1.7. Appreciate the principles of Healthy Living.
1.8. Provide relevant health promotion literature for patients care
1.9. Clearly presents patients point of view to others
1.10. Ensure stock items are ordered and provided in GP &Management treatment rooms, emergency equipment.
1.11. Maintain clinical equipment efficiently and ensuresservicing is undertaken.
1.12. Follow infection control standards.
1.13. Contribute new ideas to improve patient care.
1.14. Instruct patients in appropriate techniques or tasks.
1.15. Work effectively in a team.
1.16. Interact with patients and colleagues in a professional leadership manner.
1.17. Maintain set standards of organisation in treatmentPractice rooms.
1.18. Take appropriate action if standards are not being met.
1.19. Recognise potential areas of conflict, preventing wherepossible and reporting to senior members of staff if unableto resolve.
The Job Description is not part of the Contract
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
1.1. Work alongside the clinician(s) in the provision of patientcare.
1.2. Undertake and records the following tasks:
- measurement of height and weight.
- urinalysis.measurement of blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
- peak flow measurements
- recording of ECGs
- venepuncture
1.3. Recognise changes in the patients observations whichmust be reported and acted on.
1.4. Assist clinicians in emergency management of patients.
1.5. Enable patients to access appropriate professionals in thepractice team.
1.6. Act as a chaperone.
1.7. Appreciate the principles of Healthy Living.
1.8. Provide relevant health promotion literature for patients care
1.9. Clearly presents patients point of view to others
1.10. Ensure stock items are ordered and provided in GP &Management treatment rooms, emergency equipment.
1.11. Maintain clinical equipment efficiently and ensuresservicing is undertaken.
1.12. Follow infection control standards.
1.13. Contribute new ideas to improve patient care.
1.14. Instruct patients in appropriate techniques or tasks.
1.15. Work effectively in a team.
1.16. Interact with patients and colleagues in a professional leadership manner.
1.17. Maintain set standards of organisation in treatmentPractice rooms.
1.18. Take appropriate action if standards are not being met.
1.19. Recognise potential areas of conflict, preventing wherepossible and reporting to senior members of staff if unableto resolve.
The Job Description is not part of the Contract
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Practical experience of working with others in a caring environment
- Practical experience of computerised recording systems
Desirable
- Experience of working within a General Practice or Health Care Setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education- Essential
- GCSE Mathematics- Essential
- GCSE English- Essential
Desirable
- Healthcare qualification i.e. NVQ Level III- Desirable
- Qualified in Phlebotomy - Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Practical experience of working with others in a caring environment
- Practical experience of computerised recording systems
Desirable
- Experience of working within a General Practice or Health Care Setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education- Essential
- GCSE Mathematics- Essential
- GCSE English- Essential
Desirable
- Healthcare qualification i.e. NVQ Level III- Desirable
- Qualified in Phlebotomy - Desirable
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.
