Job summary
Central Surgery Rugby has undergone a period of transition and
has embraced new ways of working. We have developed smarter ways of working
which includes reorganised teams to embrace and encourage talent.
If you are enthusiastic about change, then we want you to join
our team!
As a Healthcare Assistant, with proven
healthcare experience in an acute or community environment, you will assist
with the delivery of patient care. Providing support to health care
professionals within a multi-disciplinary team, working under the supervision
of the clinician and within the group parameters of practice.
Main duties of the job
As
someone who can work with autonomy, you will apply your skills and knowledge to
the following clinical areas of responsibilities:
ECG recording
Experience and
knowledge in wound-care
Removal of
sutures and staples
Deliver
Vaccinations under PSD and support from trained professionals deliver Flu
vaccine, Pneumonia vaccines and B12 injections.
Undertaking
specific clinical activities for named patients within your own skillset.
Assisting in
the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
Chaperoning
duties
Knowledge of EMIS
templates to undertake nursing assessments and Long-Term Condition reviews
Clearing
and re-stocking consulting rooms.
Processing and
management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses.
Vaccine/cold
chain storage, monitoring and recording
Surgical
equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
Preparing and
maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care
interventions
Assisting
GPs during the performance of minor operations
Support the
medical and nursing team throughout the day - this will include home visits so you must be a car driver.
About us
Central Surgery Rugby is the largest practice in Rugby and
employs almost 60 staff. The practice is progressive and achieving higher
targets.
Many staff working at the practice have been employed for many
years and are terrifically loyal. We have a wide ranging demographic across
staff groups and embrace diversity in its many forms.
We are amazing and if you are, we want you to join our team!
Job description
Job responsibilities
ECG
recording
Experience and
knowledge in wound-care
Removal of
sutures and staples
Deliver
Vaccinations under PSD and support from trained professionals deliver Flu
vaccine, Pneumonia vaccines and B12 injections.
Undertaking
specific clinical activities for named patients within your own skillset.
Assisting in
the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
Chaperoning
duties
Knowledge of EMIS
templates to undertake nursing assessments and Long-Term Condition reviews
Clearing
and re-stocking consulting rooms.
Processing and
management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses.
Vaccine/cold
chain storage, monitoring and recording
Surgical
equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
Preparing and
maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care
interventions
Assisting
GPs during the performance of minor operations
Support the
medical and nursing team throughout the day - this will include home visits
Job description
Job responsibilities
ECG
recording
Experience and
knowledge in wound-care
Removal of
sutures and staples
Deliver
Vaccinations under PSD and support from trained professionals deliver Flu
vaccine, Pneumonia vaccines and B12 injections.
Undertaking
specific clinical activities for named patients within your own skillset.
Assisting in
the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
Chaperoning
duties
Knowledge of EMIS
templates to undertake nursing assessments and Long-Term Condition reviews
Clearing
and re-stocking consulting rooms.
Processing and
management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses.
Vaccine/cold
chain storage, monitoring and recording
Surgical
equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
Preparing and
maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care
interventions
Assisting
GPs during the performance of minor operations
Support the
medical and nursing team throughout the day - this will include home visits
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience as HCA or health support worker within a health care setting and/or primary care.
- Holds a care certificate.
- Can work to a high standard of care under supervision.
- Understands impact of national and local issues on patients and services.
Desirable
- Worked in senior HCA role.
- Act as mentor for other healthcare staff.
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic English and Maths GCSE level C and above (new grade 4 and above)
- Care Certificate Award and/or Qualified to NVQ level 2 Healthcare
Desirable
- Other recognised form of educational attainment
- Previous healthcare experience in Primary Care clinical role
- Qualified to NVQ level 3
- Specialist qualification in advanced role
- Extensive CPD
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Competent in a full range of HCA duties.
- Able to evidence quality care to patients.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development.
- Can evidence strong interpersonal &communication skills.
- Works well in a team.
- Effective time management and organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently following verbal or written instructions.
- Adaptable to change.
- Computer literate; knowledge of clinical IT systems.
- Proficient & accurate in record keeping.
Desirable
- Sound understanding of Health and Safety & application to practice.
- Sound understanding of Infection Prevention & Control & application to practice.
- IT qualification and use of EMIS
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience as HCA or health support worker within a health care setting and/or primary care.
- Holds a care certificate.
- Can work to a high standard of care under supervision.
- Understands impact of national and local issues on patients and services.
Desirable
- Worked in senior HCA role.
- Act as mentor for other healthcare staff.
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic English and Maths GCSE level C and above (new grade 4 and above)
- Care Certificate Award and/or Qualified to NVQ level 2 Healthcare
Desirable
- Other recognised form of educational attainment
- Previous healthcare experience in Primary Care clinical role
- Qualified to NVQ level 3
- Specialist qualification in advanced role
- Extensive CPD
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Competent in a full range of HCA duties.
- Able to evidence quality care to patients.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development.
- Can evidence strong interpersonal &communication skills.
- Works well in a team.
- Effective time management and organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently following verbal or written instructions.
- Adaptable to change.
- Computer literate; knowledge of clinical IT systems.
- Proficient & accurate in record keeping.
Desirable
- Sound understanding of Health and Safety & application to practice.
- Sound understanding of Infection Prevention & Control & application to practice.
- IT qualification and use of EMIS
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.
