Job summary
Goldsworth Medical Practice
is looking for a Health Care Assistant with experience of working in a GP
Practice in the UK to join our friendly, welcoming, and innovative GP Practice.
We are located in Woking and
delivering care to over 13,000 patients, achieving high QOF performance and
maintaining a Good CQC-rated service. We are seeking an experienced, motivated
and forward-thinking Health Care Assistant who enjoys General Practice.
Main duties of the job
- Using technical equipment to safely draw blood from patients
- Explaining the process of drawing blood clearly to a patient
- Reassuring and calming patients who might be nervous or scared of the procedure
- Applying dressings to the wound created by drawing blood
- Registering the blood and storing it in the correct environment
- Sending blood samples to testing laboratories
- Keeping track of blood samples and results that are returned after testing
- Updating patient records
- Maintaining an organised and clean work area based on health and safety regulations and the guidelines of the medical institution
- Answering patient questions regarding collection techniques and offering additional resources on the collection process, if the patient requests them
About us
We are a training practice
with medical students and GP registrars. We work in conjunction with our PCN
onsite Clinical pharmacists three practice nurses and two HCA. As a practice,
we believe in delivering the highest standards of care for our patients and
place a particular emphasis on disease prevention, patient education, personalised
and proactive care.
We believe in the core principles of general
practice and the application of evidence-based care but are equally innovative;
welcome novel approaches. We are passionate about staff health and wellbeing
and working together as a team. If you share our passion for the NHS; believe
in the eternal value of quality primary care; and want to join an enthusiastic,
forward-thinking team committed to patient and staff wellbeing we would be
delighted to hear from you.
Goldsworth Medical Practice is an equal
opportunities employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Post Holder will be
supporting the nursing team to provide a high level of patient care, the HCA
will share responsibility for: Clinical
NHS Health checks. Flu Vaccinations - Diabetic
Foot checks - BP check/ BP monitoring - Height/weight monitoring -New patient
health checks in accordance with the practice procedure - Vaccinations (under
instruction of Medical Practitioner).
Participate in stock takes -
Assist with call and recall of patients -Chaperoning duties - Lifestyle advice
to patients - Use clinical system Emis Web - to record all patient contacts -
Participate / contribute to practice team meetings - Ensure all consultations
and treatments are accurately recorded and coded in the patient record and
appropriate templates are used Administration - Attend and participate in
practice meetings as required - Assist with the collection and collation of
data on needs related to health and well-being - Assist with seasonal and other
special projects as requested - Other ad hoc tasks as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Post Holder will be
supporting the nursing team to provide a high level of patient care, the HCA
will share responsibility for: Clinical
NHS Health checks. Flu Vaccinations - Diabetic
Foot checks - BP check/ BP monitoring - Height/weight monitoring -New patient
health checks in accordance with the practice procedure - Vaccinations (under
instruction of Medical Practitioner).
Participate in stock takes -
Assist with call and recall of patients -Chaperoning duties - Lifestyle advice
to patients - Use clinical system Emis Web - to record all patient contacts -
Participate / contribute to practice team meetings - Ensure all consultations
and treatments are accurately recorded and coded in the patient record and
appropriate templates are used Administration - Attend and participate in
practice meetings as required - Assist with the collection and collation of
data on needs related to health and well-being - Assist with seasonal and other
special projects as requested - Other ad hoc tasks as required.
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- 2 years experience in Primary care
Personal skills
Desirable
- Ability to communicate well
- Ability to follow instructions and procedures
- Patience and the ability to remain calm in difficult situations
- Cheerful and Friendly
- Caring and kind
Qualifications
Essential
- Healthcare Assistant training and Qualifications
- Phlebotomy training
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- 2 years experience in Primary care
Personal skills
Desirable
- Ability to communicate well
- Ability to follow instructions and procedures
- Patience and the ability to remain calm in difficult situations
- Cheerful and Friendly
- Caring and kind
Qualifications
Essential
- Healthcare Assistant training and Qualifications
- Phlebotomy training
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).