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Fitzalan Medical Group

Healthcare Assistant

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit one full time or two part time Healthcare Assistant's. Experience is preferable and training will be given as needed. The ideal candidate will be someone who is keen to learn and extend their role.

You will work from both our main and branch surgery alongside our multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

JOB SUMMARY:

To assist trained clinical staff to care for patients at the surgery.

To undertake delegated tasks independently as directed by a qualified Nurse or Doctor once deemed competent by the surgery

To report to the nursing/clinical staff any changes or concerns about patients immediately

To work as a team member demonstrating a consistent level of interpersonal and communication skills.

To maintain skill/competence and undertake appropriate training in order to achieve this namely the HCA Care Certificate

To work safely, legally and ethically with respect to the cultural, emotional and diverse needs of others

About us

Fitzalan Medical Group is an NHS general medical services (GMS) practice, with a registered patient list of around 16,000 patients. The practice is an independent business owned and operated by a partnership of two Doctors, a Managing Partner and a Clinical Pharmacist Partner. It has a supporting staff of Salaried Doctors, Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Paramedic Practitioners, Pharmacists, Clerical Staff and Managers. In all there are around 70 members of staff.

Details

Date posted

12 June 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11.55 an hour To be reviewed after successful probation period

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A4783-24-0000

Job locations

Fitzalan Medical Group

Fitzalan Road

Littlehampton

West Sussex

BN17 5JR


Wick Surgery

66 Clun Road

Wick

Littlehampton

West Sussex

BN17 7EB


Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Phlebotomy/butterfly blood sampling

Simple Dressings

ECGs

Blood pressure monitoring & 24 hour B/p monitoring

Urine testing/Sample collection

Helicobacter Breath Tests

Peak Flow recording

Height/Weight/BMI recording

Assist in medical emergencies e.g. CPR

Computer information input

Assisting nurses / doctors with complex procedures

Provide advice and support to patients and carers where appropriate and within own levels of competence

Ensure clinical waste is placed for collection

Stock Control Restock cupboards/ordering stock

Preparation of specimens ready for collection

Maintain supplies in Consulting and Treatment rooms

Medical instrument care, cleansing and sterilizing, reporting any faults

Attend and participate in Nursing and Clinical team meetings

Attend appropriate training and updates

Adopt a flexible attitude to take account of changes within the service

EXTENDED ROLES

Diabetic foot checks

Smoking Cessation Advice

Influenza, Pneumococcal & Shingles vaccinations

B12 injections

Long Term Conditions initial assessment

Compression bandaging

Doppler assessment

Spirometry

NHS Healthchecks

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Phlebotomy/butterfly blood sampling

Simple Dressings

ECGs

Blood pressure monitoring & 24 hour B/p monitoring

Urine testing/Sample collection

Helicobacter Breath Tests

Peak Flow recording

Height/Weight/BMI recording

Assist in medical emergencies e.g. CPR

Computer information input

Assisting nurses / doctors with complex procedures

Provide advice and support to patients and carers where appropriate and within own levels of competence

Ensure clinical waste is placed for collection

Stock Control Restock cupboards/ordering stock

Preparation of specimens ready for collection

Maintain supplies in Consulting and Treatment rooms

Medical instrument care, cleansing and sterilizing, reporting any faults

Attend and participate in Nursing and Clinical team meetings

Attend appropriate training and updates

Adopt a flexible attitude to take account of changes within the service

EXTENDED ROLES

Diabetic foot checks

Smoking Cessation Advice

Influenza, Pneumococcal & Shingles vaccinations

B12 injections

Long Term Conditions initial assessment

Compression bandaging

Doppler assessment

Spirometry

NHS Healthchecks

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Some experience in Healthcare

Desirable

  • Some experience as an HCA
  • Some experience in Phlebotomy
  • Willingness to learn
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Some experience in Healthcare

Desirable

  • Some experience as an HCA
  • Some experience in Phlebotomy
  • Willingness to learn

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

Fitzalan Medical Group

Address

Fitzalan Medical Group

Fitzalan Road

Littlehampton

West Sussex

BN17 5JR


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Fitzalan Medical Group

Address

Fitzalan Medical Group

Fitzalan Road

Littlehampton

West Sussex

BN17 5JR


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Advanced Nurse Practitioner & Nurse Lead

Rachel Priest

rachel.priest2@nhs.net

01903735200

Details

Date posted

12 June 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11.55 an hour To be reviewed after successful probation period

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A4783-24-0000

Job locations

Fitzalan Medical Group

Fitzalan Road

Littlehampton

West Sussex

BN17 5JR


Wick Surgery

66 Clun Road

Wick

Littlehampton

West Sussex

BN17 7EB


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