Job summary
Working under the direct supervision of the Lead Nurse and strictly in
accordance with specific guidelines and protocols, the Healthcare Assistant
will assist the clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed
programmes of patient care. This is a 12 month fixed term contract until December 2026.
Main duties of the job
- Carrying out patient health checks
- ECG recording
- Phlebotomy
- Vaccinations
- Chaperoning duties
- Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
- Smoking cessation clinics
- Wound Care
About us
Alliance for Better Care CIC is a GP federation that unites 77 member practices operating across 98 sites within 24 Primary Care Networks in Sussex and Surrey. We support our primary care colleagues to transform how healthcare is managed within their communities.
As a GP Federation, we work with - and listen to - our GP Practices, PCNs, Hospitals, Community Organisations and the Third Sector. These vital partnerships ensure that, together, we deliver a truly integrated approach that offers the support and expertise needed to effectively serve our communities. We work with and listen to our GP Practices, PCNs, Hospitals, Community Organisations and the Third Sector. These vital partnerships ensure that, together, we deliver a truly integrated approach that offers the support and expertise needed to effectively serve our communities.
More about our organisation: www.allianceforbettercare.org
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Working alongside clinicians in the Equity and Refugee and
Asylum Seeker Service to deliver health checks and vaccinations
- Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms
- Ordering of consumables and equipment maintanence
- Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients
health and well-being
- 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
- Supporting patient communication which may include
appointment bookings and telephone contact with patients
- Administrative duties for the set up of clinics on site at
Crowborough
- Please see job description for more information
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Working alongside clinicians in the Equity and Refugee and
Asylum Seeker Service to deliver health checks and vaccinations
- Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms
- Ordering of consumables and equipment maintanence
- Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients
health and well-being
- 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
- Supporting patient communication which may include
appointment bookings and telephone contact with patients
- Administrative duties for the set up of clinics on site at
Crowborough
- Please see job description for more information
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working collaboratively with other agencies
- Experience of working with individuals in a health promotion role
- Experience of managing own time and diary
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a Primary Care Setting
- Previous experience of working in an acute setting
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Able to undertake supervised assessment of individuals, families and the community
- Able to prioritise and manage time effectively
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Negotiation skills
- Computer literacy skills/ input of data
- Effective documentation and compliance with IG
- Competent in recording 12-Lead ECGs
Desirable
- Experience of working with Clinical Systems (EMIS or SystemOne)
- Competent in phlebotomy
Qualifications
Essential
- Care Certificate
- GCSE Grade A-C in Maths and English
- Must hold a valid UK driving license
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3
- Evidence of ongoing learning
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to achieving personal, developmental and organisational objectives
- Innovative and creative when looking for solutions
- Able to adapt approach and style to meet the needs of audience
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working collaboratively with other agencies
- Experience of working with individuals in a health promotion role
- Experience of managing own time and diary
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a Primary Care Setting
- Previous experience of working in an acute setting
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Able to undertake supervised assessment of individuals, families and the community
- Able to prioritise and manage time effectively
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Negotiation skills
- Computer literacy skills/ input of data
- Effective documentation and compliance with IG
- Competent in recording 12-Lead ECGs
Desirable
- Experience of working with Clinical Systems (EMIS or SystemOne)
- Competent in phlebotomy
Qualifications
Essential
- Care Certificate
- GCSE Grade A-C in Maths and English
- Must hold a valid UK driving license
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3
- Evidence of ongoing learning
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to achieving personal, developmental and organisational objectives
- Innovative and creative when looking for solutions
- Able to adapt approach and style to meet the needs of audience
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.
