Job summary
GAB Healthcare are a looking to recruit a part-time, qualified, Healthcare Assistant to join our busy and committed team.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our expanding, diverse health care team and provide patient centered care in a modern forward thinking practice.
Main duties of the job
You will work under the supervision of the Nurse Manager as part of the nursing team across our two sites and duties will include venepuncture, ECGs, Anticoagulation clinics, New Patient Health checks, BPs, Spirometry, Flu Vaccinations, ear syringing, preparation & assistance with Minor Surgery, assistance with Chronic Disease Management template completions, ordering and rotation of clinical stock. Further training will be provided where required.
Your own transport is essential as occasional anticoagulation home visits are required.
We are looking for a candidate who is willing to progress and develop the role.
Hours are between 8am and 8pm Monday to Friday and occasional Saturdays.
About us
GAB Healthcare is a large training practice based within the Chorley & South Ribble area.
Through our multidisciplinary team we serve a practice population of 13,000 patients, providing the full plethora of primary care services.
Since 2013 we have been successfully training a variety of clinicians including GPSTs, FY2s, Medical Students, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Physician Associates, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants and Nurse Associates.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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, preventative care, health promotion and patient education whilst also supporting the administrative team on an as-required basis.
Primary 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
- Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
- Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately
- Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
- Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
- Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
- Carry out BMI checks as directed
- Act as a chaperone as required
- When trained, undertake venepuncture
- When trained, administer flu, pneumonia & shingles vaccinations
- When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the practice nurse
- When trained, carry out B12 injections
- Carry out ECGs as requested
- Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
- Prepare and provide support during minor operations clinics as required
- 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 health promotion where appropriate
Secondary Responsibilities
In addition to the primary responsibilities, you 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
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, preventative care, health promotion and patient education whilst also supporting the administrative team on an as-required basis.
Primary 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
- Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
- Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately
- Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
- Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
- Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
- Carry out BMI checks as directed
- Act as a chaperone as required
- When trained, undertake venepuncture
- When trained, administer flu, pneumonia & shingles vaccinations
- When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the practice nurse
- When trained, carry out B12 injections
- Carry out ECGs as requested
- Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
- Prepare and provide support during minor operations clinics as required
- 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 health promotion where appropriate
Secondary Responsibilities
In addition to the primary responsibilities, you 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
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
- Able to communicate effectively and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Effectively utilise resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Occupational Health clearance
Desirable
- Flexibility to work outside core office hours
Qualifications
Essential
- Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or Previous completion of the HCA Care Certificate
Desirable
- Phlebotomy certification
- Vaccination certification
- Ear Care certification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Experience of working as part of a nursing team
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP practice
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- ECGs
- Venepuncture
- New patient medicals, including height, weight, BP, pulse
- Chaperone procedure
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills Clear
- Polite telephone manner
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Desirable
- Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- EMIS Web skills
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
- Able to communicate effectively and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Effectively utilise resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Occupational Health clearance
Desirable
- Flexibility to work outside core office hours
Qualifications
Essential
- Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or Previous completion of the HCA Care Certificate
Desirable
- Phlebotomy certification
- Vaccination certification
- Ear Care certification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Experience of working as part of a nursing team
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP practice
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- ECGs
- Venepuncture
- New patient medicals, including height, weight, BP, pulse
- Chaperone procedure
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills Clear
- Polite telephone manner
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Desirable
- Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- EMIS Web skills
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.
