Job summary
We are currently on the lookout for a positive and motivated individual to join our growing team as a Healthcare Assistant.
The successful candidate will support the practice nursing and administrative teams in
the delivery of clinical and administrative services, working as part of the
practice multi-disciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of
practice to the entitled patient population.
Main duties of the job
The Healthcare Assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education.
About us
Our mission statement is to be committed to providing high quality, patient centred care using a multi-disciplinary team approach, with patient and staff wellbeing at the heart of our Sarum Health Group family.
Do you think you could fit in with our well-oiled unit here at Sarum Health Group?
About us:
12,433 patient practice in rural Wiltshire
Main surgery at Salisbury with branch surgery at Larkhill
CQC rating Good
High QOF achievers due to our efficient admin support team
Part of the Salisbury Plain PCN with expanding team which includes for our practice Paramedic (Home Visiting Team), Clinical Pharmacist, Social Prescribers, First Contact Physiotherapist and a GPA.
Workflow optimisation for data team, reduced admin for ANPs
On-site dispensary located in at our branch site in Larkhill
SystmOne Web clinical system, also using Cinapsis, AccuRX, SystmConnect, T-Quest and TeamNet.
Full complement administration team who oversee letter processing, insurance reports, solicitor reports and all other non-NHS works, safeguarding reports and referrals.
Enhanced hours as part of our PCN network of practices
1 intermediate care bed which we provide a weekly on-site clinic with limited number of patients.
Nurse-led chronic disease clinics.
Comprehensive clinical pathways that are ever evolving.
Continued personal development support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Primary responsibilities:
The following are the core responsibilities of the Healthcare Assistant. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
- Undertake new patient health checks
- Support the Practice Nurse with health promotion programmes
- Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately
- Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
- Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
- Support the Practice Nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
- Carry out BMI checks as directed
- Act as a chaperone as required
- When trained, undertake venepuncture
- When trained, administer flu vaccinations
- Carry out ECGs as requested
- Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
- Provide support during minor operations, hepatology and sexual health clinics as required
- Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
- Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance
- Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policy
- Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Secondary responsibilities:
- In addition to the primary
responsibilities, the Healthcare Assistant may be requested to
- Participate in practice audit as directed by
the audit lead
- Participate in local initiatives to enhance
service delivery and patient care
- Support and participate in shared learning
within the organisation
- Complete opening and closing procedures in
accordance with the duty rota
Job description
Job responsibilities
Primary responsibilities:
The following are the core responsibilities of the Healthcare Assistant. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
- Undertake new patient health checks
- Support the Practice Nurse with health promotion programmes
- Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately
- Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
- Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
- Support the Practice Nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
- Carry out BMI checks as directed
- Act as a chaperone as required
- When trained, undertake venepuncture
- When trained, administer flu vaccinations
- Carry out ECGs as requested
- Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
- Provide support during minor operations, hepatology and sexual health clinics as required
- Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
- Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance
- Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policy
- Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Secondary responsibilities:
- In addition to the primary
responsibilities, the Healthcare Assistant may be requested to
- Participate in practice audit as directed by
the audit lead
- Participate in local initiatives to enhance
service delivery and patient care
- Support and participate in shared learning
within the organisation
- Complete opening and closing procedures in
accordance with the duty rota
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a dedicated team in a busy friendly practice.
- Training will be provided for the correct candiate.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a dedicated team in a busy friendly practice.
- Training will be provided for the correct candiate.
