Description
We are seeking a Healthcare Assistant with previous experience working within a GP Practice Surgery for a part-time position at 24 hours per week on a permanent basis.
The successful candidate will support both the nursing and administrative teams in delivering high-quality clinical and administrative services within a busy GP Practice. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will provide patient-centred care within your scope of practice to the registered practice population.
Main Duties of the Job
- Complete new-patient health checks according to practice protocols.
- Assist the Practice Nurse and clinical team with health promotion and disease-prevention programmes.
- Record clinical observations accurately, including vital signs, height, weight and BMI.
- Arrange routine and 24-hour blood-pressure monitoring and guide patients.
- Support clinics for diabetes, COPD, asthma and other long-term conditions.
- Perform venepuncture and, when trained, administer flu and other delegated vaccinations.
- Carry out NHS, mental-health physical-health and learning-disability health checks.
- Provide patient education, act as a chaperone, and assist with minor surgery and other procedures.
- Join Saturday-morning Extended Access Clinics, usually fewer than once a month.
Clinical and Operational Responsibilities
- Label, record and prepare specimens for transport.
- Check emergency medicines, equipment and supplies; prepare and stock clinical rooms.
- Order and manage clinical supplies.
- Monitor and record fridge temperatures, report cold-chain breaches, and clean fridges as directed.
- Dispose of clinical waste and sharps safely, following infection-control policies.
- Maintain cleanliness, safety and infection-control standards.
Additional Duties
- Help the wider team provide safe, effective, patient-centred care.
- Support the practices daily operations and undertake other appropriate duties.
Requirements
- Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a GP Surgery/Primary Care setting.
- Good understanding of GP Practice workflows, patient care processes, and clinical procedures.
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.
- Occupational Health clearance.
- Has completed the Care Certificate or equivalent qualification.
- Phlebotomy certification.
Desirable Qualifications
- Flexibility to work outside core office hours.
- Vaccination certification.
- Ability to undertake vaccinations.
- Understanding of the principles of ECGs.
- Wound care/removal of sutures and staples.
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance.
Person Specification
- Essential skills:
+ Ability to follow legal, ethical and clinical policy and procedure. + Knowledge of and ability to work to key policies and procedures. + Ability to use own initiative, discretion, and sensitivity. + Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required. + Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity. + Ability to work as a team member and autonomously. + Excellent communication skills and effective in communicating and understanding patient needs. + Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations. + Commitment to ongoing professional development. + Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort. + High levels of integrity and loyalty. + Clear, polite telephone manner. + Flexible and cooperative. + Motivated.
Salary
- Starting at £16.75 per hour depending on experience