Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Greystone House Surgery in the heart of Redhill for an experienced Healthcare Assistant to join our vibrant team. This is a full-time, permanent position.
The role involves assisting the practice nurses with simple clinical procedures, including height, weight, urinalysis, lifestyle advice, blood pressure checks, new patient checks, ECGs, wound care, and removal of sutures, taking blood samples, CPR, chaperoning, supporting with vaccination campaigns, assisting doctors with minor surgery, coil fittings, and general patient assistance.
The successful candidate will be able to:
- Implement clinical work to ensure effective care delivery in partnership with clients and families/carers
- Promote and advise on healthy lifestyles and weight management
- Ensure confidentiality on all matters relating to patients and information obtained during the course of employment
- Work with other members of the team to ensure clinical areas meet a satisfactory infection control level and remain adequately stocked with consumables
The practice offers a range of benefits, including:
- Fourteen Partners across three sites
- Purpose-built practice
- GMS, 16,000 patients
- Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Pharmacists
- Training Practice for Registrars, Foundation Yr 2 GPs, Physician Assistants, Medical students & Nurses
- EMIS Web, Docman, Abtrace
- Consistently high QOF achievement
- Member of DHC GP Federation
The ideal candidate will have:
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- Qualified to NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care
- Previous experience working in Primary Care
- Excellent verbal and written English
- Ability to communicate with a diverse group of patients, including those with learning disabilities
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.