Healthcare Assistant

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job summary

Working under the direct supervision of the lead practice nurse 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 prescribed programmes of patient care.

Duties and responsibilities

• New patient health checks
• ECG recording
• Phlebotomy
• Blood pressure checks
• Smoking Cessation
• Spirometry
• Chaperoning duties
• Urinalysis
• Vaccination administration
• Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses
• Weight monitoring
• Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment
• Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
• Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
• Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms
• Assist the Doctor at coil clinics
• Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions, including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations
• Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
• Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual
• Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
• Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being
• The above list of duties is not exhaustive and may be subject to change as deemed necessary.
• Administration and professional responsibilities
• Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team
• Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes
• Ensure the clinical computer system is kept up to date with accurate details recorded
• Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice
• Attend and participate in practice meetings as required
• To assist in seasonal and special projects as requested e.g. flu campaign
• Ordering and display of health promotion materials

As part of our Sunny Meed team you will be entitled to the generous NHS pension scheme as well as funded professional development in the future.

On top of the employment benefits, welove to have a bit of fun. Some things we did include: the ice cream van and a coffee van came to the practice, we hosted a pottery painting session with pizza, and we had great evenings out bowling and at the pub. We also completed a virtual walking challenge around the British coastline competing against other Surrey practices.

We also had a lovely summer party including our partners and children and a great Christmas party. We also have a Sunny Meed book club who meet regularly as well as our practice own well-being programme. These are just some things we do to make this a great place to work!

The whole practice team is supportive and caring and we have an open door policy. Our staff members are enthusiastic, friendly and we want to make a real difference to our patients come and be part of the team!

We offer:

• Competitive salary and conditions
• Indemnity scheme
• Support for your professional development
• NHS pension scheme
• Friendly practice team
• Practice events
• Free on-site parking

Person Specification

Personal qualities

Essential

• Highly motivated and passionate about patient care
• Excellent communication skills
• Polite, calm and approachable
• Able to deal with difficult situations
• Team player

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
• Qualified in Phlebotomy

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in primary care

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

Sunny Meed Surgery

Address

Sunny Meed Surgery

Heathside Road

Woking

Surrey

GU22 7EY

Employer's website

https://www.sunnymeedsurgery.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)