Aspen Medical Practice

Health Care Assistant

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Job summary

Are you an HCA who is enthusiastic, flexible, motivated to do the very best for their patients?

Do you want to work with a multi- disciplinary - team who are supportive, willing to give of their expertise and skills, to aid your further development?

Do you want to join an innovative, forward thinking practice that is fun to work in whilst delivering excellent patient care?

Main duties of the job

Duties and responsibilities:

New patient health checks

ECG recording

Phlebotomy

Removal of Sutures

Dressings (as appropriate)

B12/Influenza Vaccinations

Assisting Minor Operations

Assisting Contraception clinics.

INR Testing and monitoring.

Chaperoning duties

Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses

Sending equipment to CSSD for 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.

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.

Record keeping ensuring that practice guidelines for recording information, manually and on the computer, are followed consistently and diligently

Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by your line manager

About us

Operating from a modern main super surgery in central Gloucester and two branch surgeries, we work together as one team to provide the best possible service we can for our patients and their families.

Details

Date posted

24 January 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A1329-24-0002

Job locations

Horton Road

Gloucester

GL1 3PX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities:

(This job description is not exhaustive and the HCA may be required to perform other duties. These may vary from time to time, but will not change the general character of the post or the level of responsibility entailed)

New patient health checks

ECG recording

Phlebotomy

Removal of Sutures

Dressings (as appropriate)

B12/Influenza Vaccinations

Assisting Minor Operations

Assisting Contraception clinics.

INR Testing and monitoring.

Chaperoning duties

Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses

Sending equipment to CSSD for 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.

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.

Record keeping ensuring that practice guidelines for recording information, manually and on the computer, are followed consistently and diligently

Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by your line manager

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities:

(This job description is not exhaustive and the HCA may be required to perform other duties. These may vary from time to time, but will not change the general character of the post or the level of responsibility entailed)

New patient health checks

ECG recording

Phlebotomy

Removal of Sutures

Dressings (as appropriate)

B12/Influenza Vaccinations

Assisting Minor Operations

Assisting Contraception clinics.

INR Testing and monitoring.

Chaperoning duties

Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses

Sending equipment to CSSD for 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.

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.

Record keeping ensuring that practice guidelines for recording information, manually and on the computer, are followed consistently and diligently

Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by your line manager

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Desirable

  • Health & Social Care Qualification or Care Certificate.
  • Experience within a healthcare setting
  • Fully Vaccinated- including Hepatitis B.

Experience

Essential

  • GCSE Grade A-C Maths and English (Or equivalent)
  • NVQ2 or equivalent experience
  • Beginners level Word and Excel or equivalent
  • Ability to train and utilise new IT Systems
  • Intermediate Microsoft or equivalent
  • Work well within a large team or alone.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
  • Excellent attention to detail.

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a Healthcare setting.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Desirable

  • Health & Social Care Qualification or Care Certificate.
  • Experience within a healthcare setting
  • Fully Vaccinated- including Hepatitis B.

Experience

Essential

  • GCSE Grade A-C Maths and English (Or equivalent)
  • NVQ2 or equivalent experience
  • Beginners level Word and Excel or equivalent
  • Ability to train and utilise new IT Systems
  • Intermediate Microsoft or equivalent
  • Work well within a large team or alone.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
  • Excellent attention to detail.

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a Healthcare 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Aspen Medical Practice

Address

Horton Road

Gloucester

GL1 3PX


Employer's website

https://www.aspenmedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Aspen Medical Practice

Address

Horton Road

Gloucester

GL1 3PX


Employer's website

https://www.aspenmedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Risk and Compliance Department

aspen.riskandcompliance@nhs.net

01452337733

Details

Date posted

24 January 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A1329-24-0002

Job locations

Horton Road

Gloucester

GL1 3PX


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