Aspiro Healthcare

Health Care Assistant

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Job summary

The successful candidate will need to undertake tasks, including, blood pressure checks, venepuncture, ECGs and basic dressings providing highest quality care for our patients. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, following policy and procedures.

Main duties of the job

Undertake, record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training

Measuring and recording following physiological measurements in routine presentations: Blood pressure Pulse rate and rhythm Temperature Height and weight Body Mass Index Visual acuity Venepuncture ECG Basic dressings New Patient Health checks, long-term conditions, providing chaperone services

Ordering/maintaining stock levels and control

Prepare and maintain environments during and after patient care interventions

Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted

Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence

Record information and activities undertaken with patients and carers in an accurate and timely fashion using manual or computer systems as appropriate

Maintain confidentiality or information relating to patients, relatives, staff and the practice

Understand and follow the requirements of confidentiality (including the Data Protection Act) and the Freedom of Information Act and to refer on any queries as appropriate.

About us

We are a friendly enthusiastic and hardworking team with opportunities and will provide support and development for anyone demonstrating capability, enthusiasm, commitment and strong work ethic.

Details

Date posted

02 December 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A1633-24-0010

Job locations

Woodsend Medical Centre

School Place

Corby

Northamptonshire

NN18 0QP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Measuring and recording following physiological measurements in routine presentations:

Blood pressure

Pulse rate and rhythm

Temperature

Height and weight body mass index

Venepuncture

ECG

Basic dressings

Ordering/maintaining stock levels and control in treatment area.

Prepare and maintain environments during and after patient care interventions

Perform new patient health checks

Job description

Job responsibilities

Measuring and recording following physiological measurements in routine presentations:

Blood pressure

Pulse rate and rhythm

Temperature

Height and weight body mass index

Venepuncture

ECG

Basic dressings

Ordering/maintaining stock levels and control in treatment area.

Prepare and maintain environments during and after patient care interventions

Perform new patient health checks

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Working in a GP surgery

Qualifications

Essential

  • Performing Phlebotomy in Primary Care
  • Essential Experience in the NHS or a GP surgery
  • Experience of dealing with the public/patients Skills/Knowledge Essential Demonstrates a basic understanding of the needs of the patient and the role of the HCA
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Ability to deal tactfully and empathetically with distressed or anxious patients
  • Ability to work within a team and on own Ability
  • Competent in health care assistant duties
  • Computer & IT skills and the use of Systm One

Desirable

  • Qualified to NVQ level 2/3
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Working in a GP surgery

Qualifications

Essential

  • Performing Phlebotomy in Primary Care
  • Essential Experience in the NHS or a GP surgery
  • Experience of dealing with the public/patients Skills/Knowledge Essential Demonstrates a basic understanding of the needs of the patient and the role of the HCA
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Ability to deal tactfully and empathetically with distressed or anxious patients
  • Ability to work within a team and on own Ability
  • Competent in health care assistant duties
  • Computer & IT skills and the use of Systm One

Desirable

  • Qualified to NVQ level 2/3

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

Aspiro Healthcare

Address

Woodsend Medical Centre

School Place

Corby

Northamptonshire

NN18 0QP


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aspiro Healthcare

Address

Woodsend Medical Centre

School Place

Corby

Northamptonshire

NN18 0QP


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of operations

Claire Allen

claire.allen34@nhs.net

01536212412

Details

Date posted

02 December 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A1633-24-0010

Job locations

Woodsend Medical Centre

School Place

Corby

Northamptonshire

NN18 0QP


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