Healthcare Assistant

Gordon Street Surgery

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Job summary

Applications are invited for a part-time healthcare assistant (HCA) at Gordon Street Surgery. We are a friendly practice with approximately 10,600 patients. The successful applicant will have good clinical, IT and interpersonal skills and be willing to upskill according to need.

Emis trained is essential.

Previous HCA experience in a GP Practice is essential.

The role is for 24 hours over three days, Monday, Thursday and Friday.

Main duties of the job

In summary, the role involves:

Blood pressure checks
Dressings/wound checks
Ear syringes
ECGs
Lifestyle advice, including for pre-diabetes
Phlebotomy
Smoking cessation
Specific injections covered by a PSD, eg flu vaccinations, B12
SMI physical health assessments
Diabetic foot examinations

This list is not exhaustive and all duties are subject to appropriate training.

About us

Gordon Street Surgery is a well-established, friendly team that requires an additional HCA to complete the line-up!

Date posted

03 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1320-24-0009

Job locations

72 Gordon Street

Burton-on-trent

Staffordshire

DE14 2JA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Health Care Assistant Job Description - General

Post Health Care Assistant

Qualification NVQ2/3 Healthcare

Accountable to GP Partners

Professionally relates to Senior Nurse

Job Summary

To provide health care assistant services to patients of the practice including treatment, screening and advice within the professional competence of the post holder (extra training will be provided before new duties are undertaken).

Duties

To support the clinical function of the nursing team in promoting and maintaining a high standard of individualised care for the patient.

To carry out duties delegated and supervised by a qualified nurse, to include blood pressure, smoking cessation, ECGs, weight management, wound care, venepuncture etc, ensuring that he/she carries out any delegated duty within their range, scope and skill.

To work in a team spirited and supportive manner.

To assist the nursing team to ensure that standards of care are maintained.

To care for patients according to the individualised plan of care, respecting patients rights to privacy, dignity and choice, adhering to safeguarding and equality and diversity policy.

To provide high quality care and support for those patients and carers under the care of the nursing team.

To adhere to policy for universal infection control.

To maintain accurate records keeping in line with the Surgerys policies and to ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times.

To assist in ensuring that all equipment is safe and adequately maintained, that stocks of all types are stored safely and are economically used to meet the needs of the patient's care, and report faulty equipment to appropriate person (senior nurse, practice manager or caretaker).

To promote a high standard of customer care through positive attitude and professional behaviour reflecting good practice even in times of stress and pressure of work.

To be aware of personal preferences, cultural and religious beliefs of patients and staff disregarding any form of prejudices.

To carry out any additional duties as may be reasonably delegated by the nursing team, within their range, scope and skill.

To be familiar and comply with procedures for fire, manual handling, health and safety (COSHH), CPR, infection control and challenging behaviours.

To attend in-service training or external courses and relevant meetings as part of his/her personal and professional development.

To work within QoF guidelines as appropriate.

To maintain stock rotation.
To have phlebotomy experience.
GP Practice experience is essential.

The job description covers the main areas of responsibility to be carried out and the level of responsibility at which the post holder will work.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS INTENDED AS A GUIDE ONLY AND IS NOT AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF DUTIES. IT IS SUBJECT TO PERIODIC REVIEW IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE POST HOLDER.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Health Care Assistant Job Description - General

Post Health Care Assistant

Qualification NVQ2/3 Healthcare

Accountable to GP Partners

Professionally relates to Senior Nurse

Job Summary

To provide health care assistant services to patients of the practice including treatment, screening and advice within the professional competence of the post holder (extra training will be provided before new duties are undertaken).

Duties

To support the clinical function of the nursing team in promoting and maintaining a high standard of individualised care for the patient.

To carry out duties delegated and supervised by a qualified nurse, to include blood pressure, smoking cessation, ECGs, weight management, wound care, venepuncture etc, ensuring that he/she carries out any delegated duty within their range, scope and skill.

To work in a team spirited and supportive manner.

To assist the nursing team to ensure that standards of care are maintained.

To care for patients according to the individualised plan of care, respecting patients rights to privacy, dignity and choice, adhering to safeguarding and equality and diversity policy.

To provide high quality care and support for those patients and carers under the care of the nursing team.

To adhere to policy for universal infection control.

To maintain accurate records keeping in line with the Surgerys policies and to ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times.

To assist in ensuring that all equipment is safe and adequately maintained, that stocks of all types are stored safely and are economically used to meet the needs of the patient's care, and report faulty equipment to appropriate person (senior nurse, practice manager or caretaker).

To promote a high standard of customer care through positive attitude and professional behaviour reflecting good practice even in times of stress and pressure of work.

To be aware of personal preferences, cultural and religious beliefs of patients and staff disregarding any form of prejudices.

To carry out any additional duties as may be reasonably delegated by the nursing team, within their range, scope and skill.

To be familiar and comply with procedures for fire, manual handling, health and safety (COSHH), CPR, infection control and challenging behaviours.

To attend in-service training or external courses and relevant meetings as part of his/her personal and professional development.

To work within QoF guidelines as appropriate.

To maintain stock rotation.
To have phlebotomy experience.
GP Practice experience is essential.

The job description covers the main areas of responsibility to be carried out and the level of responsibility at which the post holder will work.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS INTENDED AS A GUIDE ONLY AND IS NOT AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF DUTIES. IT IS SUBJECT TO PERIODIC REVIEW IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE POST HOLDER.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care

Desirable

Qualified to NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care

Qualifications

Essential

Qualified to NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Desirable

Qualified to NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Experience

Desirable

Experience of working in primary care

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care

Desirable

Qualified to NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care

Qualifications

Essential

Qualified to NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Desirable

Qualified to NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Experience

Desirable

Experience of working in primary care

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Gordon Street Surgery

Address

72 Gordon Street

Burton-on-trent

Staffordshire

DE14 2JA

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Gordon Street Surgery

Address

72 Gordon Street

Burton-on-trent

Staffordshire

DE14 2JA

Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

GP Partner

Muhammad Ahmed

muhammad.ahmed6@nhs.net

01283563175

Date posted

03 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1320-24-0009

Job locations

72 Gordon Street

Burton-on-trent

Staffordshire

DE14 2JA

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