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Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

Balmoral Surgery

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit a Health Care Assistant to complement our established and experienced team of nurses and HCAs. We are looking for someone who enjoys working in a busy team environment and has a love of patient care.

Main duties of the job

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.

Pay levels will be adjusted according to experience

The hours would be;

Mon 1345 - 1630

Tues 1345 - 1630

Weds 0830 1300 & 1400 1630

Fri 1330 1800

Total of 17 per week

About us

Balmoral Surgery is a busy training practice providing care and support for approximately 12,500 patients. The surgery team consists of four GP partners, two Salaried GPs, a Trainee Advanced Nurse Practitioner, three Practice Nurses, two Health Care Assistants, two pharmacy technicians and a strong reception and administration team who are an integral part to running the surgery.

We are looking for a Health Care Assistant to join our team and this role will play a central role in our much valued and high performing nursing team.

Date posted

28 July 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4727-23-0000

Job locations

Canada Road

Walmer

Deal

Kent

CT14 7EQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Working under the supervision of the GP Partners and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of patient care.

The following are the core responsibilities of the healthcare assistant. However there may be, on occasions, a requirement to carry out other tasks as new initiatives develop. If the Health Care Assistant is not already familiar with the duties below, training will be given.

The main duties of the job include;

Phlebotomy

Urinalysis

Chaperoning Duties

ECG Recording

Carrying out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and record findings accurately

B12 Injections

New Patient Medicals

Flu Vaccinations

Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes

Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics

Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy

Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly

Contraceptive pill checks

Assist with coil insertions

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working under the supervision of the GP Partners and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of patient care.

The following are the core responsibilities of the healthcare assistant. However there may be, on occasions, a requirement to carry out other tasks as new initiatives develop. If the Health Care Assistant is not already familiar with the duties below, training will be given.

The main duties of the job include;

Phlebotomy

Urinalysis

Chaperoning Duties

ECG Recording

Carrying out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and record findings accurately

B12 Injections

New Patient Medicals

Flu Vaccinations

Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes

Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics

Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy

Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly

Contraceptive pill checks

Assist with coil insertions

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

  • Recognised, certificated HCA training qualification

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a primary care environment
  • Experience of working with the general public
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Polite and confident
  • Flexible and cooperative
  • Motivated
  • 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
  • Confidentiality

Other

Essential

  • Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Check
  • Fully vaccinated for Covid 19 (This requirement is under government review)

Skills and knowledge

Essential

  • Time management and the ability to work to deadlines
  • Good communication skills (Written and Oral)
  • Adaptability and resourcefulness
  • Reliability
  • Ability to record accurate clinical notes
  • Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
  • Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure

Desirable

  • Knowledge of EMIS Clinical System
  • Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

  • Recognised, certificated HCA training qualification

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a primary care environment
  • Experience of working with the general public
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Polite and confident
  • Flexible and cooperative
  • Motivated
  • 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
  • Confidentiality

Other

Essential

  • Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Check
  • Fully vaccinated for Covid 19 (This requirement is under government review)

Skills and knowledge

Essential

  • Time management and the ability to work to deadlines
  • Good communication skills (Written and Oral)
  • Adaptability and resourcefulness
  • Reliability
  • Ability to record accurate clinical notes
  • Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
  • Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure

Desirable

  • Knowledge of EMIS Clinical System
  • Competent in the use of Office and Outlook

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

Balmoral Surgery

Address

Canada Road

Walmer

Deal

Kent

CT14 7EQ


Employer's website

https://www.balmoralsurgery.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Balmoral Surgery

Address

Canada Road

Walmer

Deal

Kent

CT14 7EQ


Employer's website

https://www.balmoralsurgery.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Lesley Betts

lesley.betts@nhs.net

Date posted

28 July 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4727-23-0000

Job locations

Canada Road

Walmer

Deal

Kent

CT14 7EQ


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