Job summary
We require a Health Care Assistant at our Practice in the centre of Newbury to replace our HCA who we are supporting in her Nurse Associate training.
We are a large, busy practice of 22,000 patients in a large modern building. We will support your training and development to become a brilliant Health Care Assistant. You will report to the nursing team leader who will mentor you.
Main duties of the job
We have a vacancy for an experienced Health Care
Assistant - hours to be negotiated
Working in the Nursing Team you will undertake the
following duties:
New patient health checks
ECG recording
Chaperoning duties
Follow Up Wound Dressings
Assisting clinical staff in their tasks
Vaccine / cold chain storage, monitoring and
recording
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.
Venepuncture
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
About us
Strawberry Hill Medical Centre is in the centre of Newbury in a large modern building a short walk to the shops, train station and bus station. Join our big friendly clinical team of 10 GP's, 4 Nurses, 2 Physician Associates and 2 GP registrars - supported by 30 admin, reception and management team members.
We are a training practice and support all our staff in career development if they wish.
If you are interested in becoming part of our vibrant supportive team please apply. Salary depending on experience £9.15 - £10 p/h. Please note, there is no staff parking on site but plenty near by.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We have a vacancy for an experienced Health Care
Assistant - hours to be negotiated
Working in the Nursing Team you will undertake the
following duties:
New patient health checks
ECG recording
Chaperoning duties
Follow Up Wound Dressings
Assisting clinical staff in their tasks
Vaccine / cold chain storage, monitoring and
recording
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.
Venepuncture
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
Strawberry Hill Medical Centre is in the centre of Newbury
in a large modern building a short walk to the shops. If you are interested in
becoming part of our vibrant supportive team please apply. Salary depending on experience £9.15 - £10
p/h. Please note, there is no staff parking on site but plenty near by.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We have a vacancy for an experienced Health Care
Assistant - hours to be negotiated
Working in the Nursing Team you will undertake the
following duties:
New patient health checks
ECG recording
Chaperoning duties
Follow Up Wound Dressings
Assisting clinical staff in their tasks
Vaccine / cold chain storage, monitoring and
recording
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.
Venepuncture
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
Strawberry Hill Medical Centre is in the centre of Newbury
in a large modern building a short walk to the shops. If you are interested in
becoming part of our vibrant supportive team please apply. Salary depending on experience £9.15 - £10
p/h. Please note, there is no staff parking on site but plenty near by.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE A to C in English and Maths
- Confident in using IT
Desirable
- Qualified to NVQ level 3
- Qualified Phlebotomy
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a Health Care environment
Desirable
- Experience of working as a Health Care Assistant in a secondary or primary care setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE A to C in English and Maths
- Confident in using IT
Desirable
- Qualified to NVQ level 3
- Qualified Phlebotomy
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a Health Care environment
Desirable
- Experience of working as a Health Care Assistant in a secondary or primary care setting
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.
