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Caerffynnon Surgery

Health Care Assistant

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Job summary

We have a vacancy for a Health Care Assistant. Part Time vacancy, 20 hours per week. We are a team who are committed to delivering health care to the local population.

Main duties of the job

Working at Caerffynnon surgery as a Health Care Assistant the applicant would ideally have experience within a Health Care setting. Welsh language desirable but not essential.

The main duties are Phlebotomy, ECG and BP monitoring other tasks involved. Experience preferably however full training provided.

Hours of work 8am -12pm Monday to Friday.

About us

We are a GP surgery in North Wales. We have GP's ACP's, Practice Nurses and Health Care Assistants. Administration and Clerical are all part of the team and work alongside each other to provide care to the local population. We have a passion for delivering great Health Care and we are a supportive team. Caerffynnon is a great place to work, the vacancy includes annual leave, pension and access to other benefits.

Details

Date posted

10 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5733-25-0000

Job locations

Caerffynnon Surgery

Springfield Street

Dolgellau

Gwynedd

LL40 1LY


Job description

Job responsibilities

As a vital part of the clinical team, the Healthcare Assistant (HCA) supports the practice by delivering high-quality patient care under the supervision of registered healthcare professionals. The role involves assisting with both clinical and administrative tasks to ensure the smooth running of the practice.

  • Patient Care & Support:
  • Phlebotomy:
  • ECGs & Other Diagnostic Support:
  • Infection Control & Equipment Maintenance:
  • Stock Management:

The role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Job descriptionJob responsibilities

Carrying out basic health checks (blood pressure, pulse, weight, height, BMI)

Performing ECGs and phlebotomy

Processing samples and maintaining clinical equipment

Administrative tasks to support patient care

Person SpecificationExperiencEssential
  • Carrying out basic health checks (blood pressure, pulse, weight, height, BMI)
  • Experience working in primary care
  • Performing ECGs and phlebotomy
  • Supporting infection control and health promotion initiatives
  • Processing samples and maintaining clinical equipment
  • Administrative tasks to support patient care
QualificationsEssential
  • NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social 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

Caerffynnon Surgery, Springfield Street, Dolgellau LL401LY.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a vital part of the clinical team, the Healthcare Assistant (HCA) supports the practice by delivering high-quality patient care under the supervision of registered healthcare professionals. The role involves assisting with both clinical and administrative tasks to ensure the smooth running of the practice.

  • Patient Care & Support:
  • Phlebotomy:
  • ECGs & Other Diagnostic Support:
  • Infection Control & Equipment Maintenance:
  • Stock Management:

The role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Job descriptionJob responsibilities

Carrying out basic health checks (blood pressure, pulse, weight, height, BMI)

Performing ECGs and phlebotomy

Processing samples and maintaining clinical equipment

Administrative tasks to support patient care

Person SpecificationExperiencEssential
  • Carrying out basic health checks (blood pressure, pulse, weight, height, BMI)
  • Experience working in primary care
  • Performing ECGs and phlebotomy
  • Supporting infection control and health promotion initiatives
  • Processing samples and maintaining clinical equipment
  • Administrative tasks to support patient care
QualificationsEssential
  • NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social 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

Caerffynnon Surgery, Springfield Street, Dolgellau LL401LY.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ 2 - 3 in Health and Social Care
  • Good Level of Education
  • Healthcare qualification (level 2 -3) or working towards gaining equivalent level
  • Experience of working in a primary care environment
  • Experience of working with the general public
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Desirable

  • Qualified in Phlebotomy
  • Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
  • Welsh Speaking
  • Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ 2 - 3 in Health and Social Care
  • Good Level of Education
  • Healthcare qualification (level 2 -3) or working towards gaining equivalent level
  • Experience of working in a primary care environment
  • Experience of working with the general public
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Desirable

  • Qualified in Phlebotomy
  • Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
  • Welsh Speaking
  • Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient

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

Caerffynnon Surgery

Address

Caerffynnon Surgery

Springfield Street

Dolgellau

Gwynedd

LL40 1LY


Employer's website

https://www.dolgellaudoctors.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Caerffynnon Surgery

Address

Caerffynnon Surgery

Springfield Street

Dolgellau

Gwynedd

LL40 1LY


Employer's website

https://www.dolgellaudoctors.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Jayne Yeomans

Jayne.yeomans@wales.nhs.uk

01341422431

Details

Date posted

10 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5733-25-0000

Job locations

Caerffynnon Surgery

Springfield Street

Dolgellau

Gwynedd

LL40 1LY


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