Healthcare Assistant

Primary Care Careers

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Job summary

Barton Hills Medical Practicehas a fantastic opportunity for a healthcare assistant to join the practice, to support the nursing team, on apart-time basis, for 30 hours per week covering Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

Main duties of the job

Working under the indirect supervision of the senior practice nurse, and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, you will assist the clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.

About us

Our practice is a small and a friendly environment with 8000 patients. We are a training practice and are part of a successful primary care network.

Date posted

25 October 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

M0038-23-6446

Job locations

Barton Hills Medical Group

Whitehorse Vale

Luton

LU3 4AD

Job description

Job responsibilities

The main duties include:

Measuring and recording following physiological measurements in routine presentations, and for pre medical checks:Blood pressure, blood tests, pulse rate and rhythm, temperature, height and weight - body mass index, visual acuity, venepuncture, ECGs, new patient checks, dressings and diabetes foot checks
Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratories.
Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions.
Assisting in raising awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted.
Giving accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence
Assisting in achieving QOF targets for blood pressure, NHS health checks, etc
Assisting in monitoring recalls of pre-diabetic and diabetic patients, send messages, arranging blood test and check ups when needed.
Helping in relation to drug monitoring.

The role will offer you the opportunity to build on your experience, skills and competence, requiring you to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.Please see full job description attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The main duties include:

Measuring and recording following physiological measurements in routine presentations, and for pre medical checks:Blood pressure, blood tests, pulse rate and rhythm, temperature, height and weight - body mass index, visual acuity, venepuncture, ECGs, new patient checks, dressings and diabetes foot checks
Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratories.
Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions.
Assisting in raising awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted.
Giving accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence
Assisting in achieving QOF targets for blood pressure, NHS health checks, etc
Assisting in monitoring recalls of pre-diabetic and diabetic patients, send messages, arranging blood test and check ups when needed.
Helping in relation to drug monitoring.

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

If you are a qualified and experienced healthcare assistant looking for a fresh and exciting challenge, we would love to hear from you. You will have the following skills and qualifications:
Successful completion of the Care Certificate, or willingness to undertake, as indicated by the CQC
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or equivalent
Ideally a qualification in phlebotomy/venepuncture
Strong clinical skills
Confidence and competence in all HCA duties required for the post
Experience within primary care or another healthcare setting
Excellent patient-facing communication and interpersonal skills
Consistently confidential manner, as well as a compassionate and respectful approach, placing a high value on the dignity of patients, relatives, carers and colleagues
Ability to work independently and determine own workload priorities, as well as working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Strong organisational and time management skills.

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

If you are a qualified and experienced healthcare assistant looking for a fresh and exciting challenge, we would love to hear from you. You will have the following skills and qualifications:
Successful completion of the Care Certificate, or willingness to undertake, as indicated by the CQC
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or equivalent
Ideally a qualification in phlebotomy/venepuncture
Strong clinical skills
Confidence and competence in all HCA duties required for the post
Experience within primary care or another healthcare setting
Excellent patient-facing communication and interpersonal skills
Consistently confidential manner, as well as a compassionate and respectful approach, placing a high value on the dignity of patients, relatives, carers and colleagues
Ability to work independently and determine own workload priorities, as well as working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Strong organisational and time management skills.

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

Barton Hills Medical Group

Whitehorse Vale

Luton

LU3 4AD

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

Barton Hills Medical Group

Whitehorse Vale

Luton

LU3 4AD

Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

primary care careers

eoe.primarycarecareers@nhs.net

Date posted

25 October 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

M0038-23-6446

Job locations

Barton Hills Medical Group

Whitehorse Vale

Luton

LU3 4AD

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