Marlow Medical Group

Health Care Assistant

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Job summary

We are looking for a passionate Healthcare Assistant to join a dedicated team. Working under the direct supervision of the senior practice nurse and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.

To be a healthcare assistant, you'll need to be

  • caring and kind
  • cheerful and friendly
  • willing to be hands-on with patients
  • able to follow instructions and procedures
  • able to work in a team but use their own initiative

You'll also need

  • communication skills, including listening
  • organisation skills
  • observational skills

Main duties of the job

Display a caring, compassionate, and empathic nature.Good understanding of English both verbal and written skills. Honest, trustworthy and polite. Excellent time keeping. Reliable, committed and responsible. Excellent communication skills. Ability to follow instructions. Ability to cope under pressure. Ability to remain calm and composed when faced with challenging situations. Ability to work alone or as part of a team. Willing to undergo relevant training to enhance your knowledge and practice and attend all mandatory training. Undergo an Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure.

About us

We are a partnership practising in our purpose-built surgery in Victoria Road, Marlow and at two branch surgeries at Lane End and Hambleden.

The 16 strong nursing department offers a range of services to our patients including Rapid Access Clinics. Our trained nurses have a wide range of expertise in a number of areas. Our Practice Nurse provide services such as immunisations, cervical smears, dressings, travel immunisations and advice. The nurses also treat a wide range of minor illnesses in our Rapid Access Clinic. Our Healthcare Assistants are trained in phlebotomy and carry out certain screening procedures such as blood pressure monitoring, warfarin monitoring and health checks. They also provide family planning advice.

Details

Date posted

03 August 2020

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

A0364-20-3383

Job locations

Victoria Road

Marlow

Buckinghamshire

SL7 1DN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job summary:

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

Duties and responsibilities:

New patient health checks

ECG recording

Phlebotomy

Spirometry

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job summary:

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

Duties and responsibilities:

New patient health checks

ECG recording

Phlebotomy

Spirometry

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths OR equivalent

Desirable

  • Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2 or 3 - City and Guilds
  • or
  • NVQ Certificate or Diploma in Health and Social Care (Level 2 or 3)

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a GP practice
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths OR equivalent

Desirable

  • Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2 or 3 - City and Guilds
  • or
  • NVQ Certificate or Diploma in Health and Social Care (Level 2 or 3)

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working 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

Marlow Medical Group

Address

Victoria Road

Marlow

Buckinghamshire

SL7 1DN


Employer's website

https://www.marlowdoctors.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Marlow Medical Group

Address

Victoria Road

Marlow

Buckinghamshire

SL7 1DN


Employer's website

https://www.marlowdoctors.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR and Operations Manager

Victoria Spracklen

victoria.spracklen@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

03 August 2020

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

A0364-20-3383

Job locations

Victoria Road

Marlow

Buckinghamshire

SL7 1DN


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