Job summary
Marple Medical Practice are
looking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated Healthcare Assistant
(HCA) to join our multi-disciplinary team.
The Healthcare Assistant will
work as part of the practice clinical team to provide high quality,
person-centred care to patients. The
role involves supporting GPs, Practice Nurses, and other clinicians in the
delivery of safe and effective healthcare services, including clinical duties,
administrative support and health promotion activies. We encourage applications from qualified
candidates with experience of working as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) from both
GP and non-GP clinical settings.
A high standard of patient
care is our utmost priority, and this is an exciting opportunity for
individuals who are passionate about healthcare and making a positive impact on
patient health and wellbeing.
We are offering a permanent,
part-time post of 24 hours per week; to be worked over 3 days. NHS Pension, membership of Simply Health
Level 1 scheme and opportunity for ongoing professional development and
training is offered to the successful candidate.
Main duties of the job
To
support the practice nursing and administrative teams in the delivery of
clinical and administrative services, working as part of the practice
multi-disciplinary 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, monitoring long term conditions, preventative care, health
promotion and patient education. .
About us
- Our team comprises 2 GP
Partners and 2 salaried GPs, supported by a multidisciplinary team
including 2 Practice Nurses, 2 HCAs, a First Contact Practitioner, and an
Advanced Clinical Practitioner, alongside skilled administrative staff.
- We recognise the
important of a strong cohesive team and hold sociable coffee and lunch
breaks, regular whole team and clinical team practice meetings and regular
dedicated education sessions together with team building activities and
social events to strengthen our whole team and promote a positive work
culture.
- Located in large
friendly village of Marple, South Stockport, we serve a patient list of
approximately 7,000.
- We are part of the
Stockport SES PCN, working closely with PCN colleagues and ARRS staff to
enhance capacity and maintain high standards of patient care.
- As a training practice,
we offer placements to medical students and GP trainees at various stages
of their careers, fostering valuable learning experiences.
- Our practice is rated Good
by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is 24 hours per week to be worked across 3 days:
Monday
8.30am 5.00pm
Tuesday
8.30am 5.00pm
Thursday
(alternate weeks)8.30am
5.00pm /12
noon 8.00pm
Also to participate in extended access Saturday
clinics a minimum 3 times a year.
Primary
key responsibilities
The
following are the core responsibilities of the Healthcare Assistant. There
may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be
dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
- Undertake new patient health checks
& other health screening.
- Support the Practice with health
promotion programmes
- Carry out baseline observations such
as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, height &
weight, BMI and recording findings accurately
- Gathering lifestyle data from patients
- Long term condition reviews (as
appropriate) including diabetic foot examinations
- Act as a chaperone as required
- Blood tests/phlebotomy
- Vaccinations including flu,
pneumococcal and shingles vaccines
- Carry out ECGs
- Urinalysis and preparation of
specimens
- Provide support during minor surgical operations as required
- Provide support during gynaecological
procedures for coil and implant clinics
- Ensure all clinical rooms are
adequately stocked and prepared for each session
- Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely
in accordance with extant guidance
- Ensure clinical waste is removed from
clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations
IPC policy
- Deliver
opportunistic patient education and promotion of health and well-being
Secondary
key responsibilities
In addition to the primary responsibilities,
the Healthcare Assistant may be requested to:
- Participate in practice audit as
directed by the audit lead
- Participate in local initiatives to
enhance service delivery and patient care
- Support and participate in shared
learning within the organisation
- Complete opening and closing
procedures in accordance with the duty rota
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is 24 hours per week to be worked across 3 days:
Monday
8.30am 5.00pm
Tuesday
8.30am 5.00pm
Thursday
(alternate weeks)8.30am
5.00pm /12
noon 8.00pm
Also to participate in extended access Saturday
clinics a minimum 3 times a year.
Primary
key responsibilities
The
following are the core responsibilities of the Healthcare Assistant. There
may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be
dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
- Undertake new patient health checks
& other health screening.
- Support the Practice with health
promotion programmes
- Carry out baseline observations such
as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, height &
weight, BMI and recording findings accurately
- Gathering lifestyle data from patients
- Long term condition reviews (as
appropriate) including diabetic foot examinations
- Act as a chaperone as required
- Blood tests/phlebotomy
- Vaccinations including flu,
pneumococcal and shingles vaccines
- Carry out ECGs
- Urinalysis and preparation of
specimens
- Provide support during minor surgical operations as required
- Provide support during gynaecological
procedures for coil and implant clinics
- Ensure all clinical rooms are
adequately stocked and prepared for each session
- Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely
in accordance with extant guidance
- Ensure clinical waste is removed from
clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations
IPC policy
- Deliver
opportunistic patient education and promotion of health and well-being
Secondary
key responsibilities
In addition to the primary responsibilities,
the Healthcare Assistant may be requested to:
- Participate in practice audit as
directed by the audit lead
- Participate in local initiatives to
enhance service delivery and patient care
- Support and participate in shared
learning within the organisation
- Complete opening and closing
procedures in accordance with the duty rota
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working within a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level.
- Previous completion of the HCA Care Certificate - as detailed within GP Mythbuster No 57 - HCAs in General Practice
- Phlebotomy certification
Desirable
- Certification in vaccination and immunisation
Clinical knowledge and skills
Essential
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Effective time management skills (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Experience of carrying out ECGs
- Experience of carrying out new patient medicals
- Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
- Experience of EMIS Web clinical system
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working within a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level.
- Previous completion of the HCA Care Certificate - as detailed within GP Mythbuster No 57 - HCAs in General Practice
- Phlebotomy certification
Desirable
- Certification in vaccination and immunisation
Clinical knowledge and skills
Essential
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Effective time management skills (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Experience of carrying out ECGs
- Experience of carrying out new patient medicals
- Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
- Experience of EMIS Web clinical system
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.
