Job summary
Full-Time
Health Care Assistant Needed
We are seeking a full-time Health Care Assistant to join our
rural, highly motivated, busy, and friendly medical team at The Ingham
Practice.
Experience in general practice is required, and the practice
offers support and training to help team members fulfil their potential.
The position is available for full-time or part-time hours, with
required coverage from Monday to Friday.
Salary will be considered based on skills and experience.
Closing date: 20 September 2024
Please apply in writing or by email, enclosing your full CV to:
Mai Sultan
mai.sultan@nhs.net
Ingham Practice
Lincoln Road, Ingham, Lincoln, LN1 2XF
Tel: 01522 730269
Main duties of the job
Main
Duties and Tasks
New patient health checks
ECG recording
Phlebotomy
Chaperoning duties
Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/Nurses
Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment
Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms
About us
The Ingham Practice provides a
full range primary care services to our practice population located in Ingham
and the surrounding villages, in a very friendly, modern, spacious and
purpose-built premises with excellent facilities.
The
Practice provides minor surgery services under Primary Care contract and Any
Qualified Provider Contract. This offers
new candidates an opportunity to learn and acquire minor surgery skills.
The
Practice offers dispensary services to our Practice population in addition we
provide minor surgery services to patients registered in neighbouring
practice.
The
Ingham Practice is looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated HCA to join
our professional and friendly team.
Our
clinical team provides a wide range of primary care activities performed under
the GMS contract and the local enhanced service together with Minor Surgery service
carried out under Any Qualified Provider.
The
Practice is a member of the IMP Federation and IMP PCN and we provide Improved
Access Services to all patients who are registered within the Federation.
We
welcome all candidates with the relevant qualification, expertise and clinical
skills to approach the Practice and apply for the above position.
The
Practice offers caring, responsive and timely care which has been reflected in
high patient satisfaction levels over the years.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Tasks
New
patient health checks
ECG
recording
Phlebotomy
Chaperoning
duties
Processing
and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/Nurses
Sterilising,
cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment
Vaccine/cold
chain storage, monitoring and recording
Surgical
equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
Clearing
and re-stocking consulting rooms
Preparing
and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient
care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor
operations
Assisting
in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
Undertaking
specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and
taught specifically in relation to that individual
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
Assist
with minor surgery as and when required
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Tasks
New
patient health checks
ECG
recording
Phlebotomy
Chaperoning
duties
Processing
and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/Nurses
Sterilising,
cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment
Vaccine/cold
chain storage, monitoring and recording
Surgical
equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
Clearing
and re-stocking consulting rooms
Preparing
and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient
care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor
operations
Assisting
in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
Undertaking
specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and
taught specifically in relation to that individual
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
Assist
with minor surgery as and when required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Health Care Assistant's skills
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in Clinical and Social Care or equivalent
General Practice Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the recall system and NHS Health Checks. Training will be offered.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the recall system and NHS Health Checks. Training will be offered.
Experience
Essential
- At least one year working experience in General Practice and Primary Care
Desirable
- At least one year working experience in General Practice and Primary Care
Minor Surgery Experience
Essential
- Friendly approach and good communication skills
Desirable
- SystmOne knowledge and experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Health Care Assistant's skills
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in Clinical and Social Care or equivalent
General Practice Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the recall system and NHS Health Checks. Training will be offered.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the recall system and NHS Health Checks. Training will be offered.
Experience
Essential
- At least one year working experience in General Practice and Primary Care
Desirable
- At least one year working experience in General Practice and Primary Care
Minor Surgery Experience
Essential
- Friendly approach and good communication skills
Desirable
- SystmOne knowledge and experience
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.
