The Central Surgery

Health Care Assistant (HCA)

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant to join our nursing team. Central Surgery is a large practice located in the historic town of Barton-upon-Humber with a branch surgery in the picturesque village of Goxhill.

Our team consists of 6 partners, salaried GP's, ANP's, ACP's, Practice Nurses, HCA's and Pharmacists, along with supportive reception and admin teams. We are a proactive member of the North Care Network and have a further team of additional roles including First Contact Physiotherapists, Clinical Pharmacists, Social Prescribing Link Workers and PA's.

The Surgery is committed to the ongoing development of all our staff and are proud to be a training practice to GP registrars and medical students, working with Hull and York Medical School and the North Lincs Vocational Training Scheme.

Main duties of the job

Working under the direct supervision of our lead nurse you will support the clinical team and provide direct patient care.

Within your own clinic you will provide services including but not limited to;

  • phlebotomy
  • blood pressure monitoring
  • recording of patient observations
  • ECG's
  • Diabetic Foot Checks

About us

We are a large semi-rural dispensing practice, serving our local community, with approx 17000 patient.

Rated as good by the CQC, we consider our surgery to be dynamic, forward thinking practice. Advancing in times of change and recognised in the region as forerunner in total triage.

Working with the PCN, we provide care aligned to both national and local enhanced services, achieving high results for both QOF and IIF.

Details

Date posted

16 July 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A0161-24-0009

Job locations

10 King Street

Barton Upon Humber

DN18 5ER


The Village Surgery

Howe Lane

Goxhill

Barrow-upon-humber

DN19 7JD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties and responsibilities:

  • Phlebotomy
  • New patient health checks
  • ECG recording
  • Chaperoning
  • Blood Pressure checks
  • Diabetic foot checks
  • Teledermatology
  • Samples
  • Ear Syringing (after additional training)
  • Supporting the nursing team with various health promotion programmes
  • Monitoring and stocking of clinical rooms
  • Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs / nurses
  • Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment
  • Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
  • Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions

This list is not exhaustive and all duties are subject to appropriate training and under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties and responsibilities:

  • Phlebotomy
  • New patient health checks
  • ECG recording
  • Chaperoning
  • Blood Pressure checks
  • Diabetic foot checks
  • Teledermatology
  • Samples
  • Ear Syringing (after additional training)
  • Supporting the nursing team with various health promotion programmes
  • Monitoring and stocking of clinical rooms
  • Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs / nurses
  • Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment
  • Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
  • Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions

This list is not exhaustive and all duties are subject to appropriate training and under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Phlebotomy Certification
  • Healthcare qualification (level 3) or working toward equivalent

Desirable

  • Completion of the HCA Care Certificate
  • Immunisation and Vaccination certification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with the general public
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Desirable

  • Experience of working as a HCA in a GP Practice
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Phlebotomy Certification
  • Healthcare qualification (level 3) or working toward equivalent

Desirable

  • Completion of the HCA Care Certificate
  • Immunisation and Vaccination certification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with the general public
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Desirable

  • Experience of working as a HCA in a GP Practice

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Central Surgery

Address

10 King Street

Barton Upon Humber

DN18 5ER


Employer's website

https://www.centralsurgery-barton.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Central Surgery

Address

10 King Street

Barton Upon Humber

DN18 5ER


Employer's website

https://www.centralsurgery-barton.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Business Manager

Lisa Allenby

lisa.allenby@nhs.net

01652636600

Details

Date posted

16 July 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A0161-24-0009

Job locations

10 King Street

Barton Upon Humber

DN18 5ER


The Village Surgery

Howe Lane

Goxhill

Barrow-upon-humber

DN19 7JD


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