Health Care Assistant

Buckden and Little Paxton Surgery

The closing date is 13 October 2024

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly nursing team at Buckden and Little Paxton Surgery.

We pride ourselves in proving a high standard of care in a supportive environment delivering a patient focussed service.

Previous experience is desirable but not essential as training will be offered to the right candidate who will be able to perform the

The role is 23 hours per week, Monday to Friday with the occasional Saturday morning.

Hours would be worked over three or four days with clinics based both at Buckden Surgery and Little Paxton Surgery.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate must cover General Practice HCA duties and assistance within the Dermatology Community Clinic Services Team supporting Minor Surgery and Vasectomy, delivering the highest level of care and assistance.

Duties will include, but are not limited to;

Phlebotomy

Assisting with long term conditions clinics such as diabetes, asthma, COPD

NHS Health Checks

Wound Management

Flu and Pneumonia vaccinations

Smoking Cessation

ECGs

BP checks

B12 injections

Suture and clip removal

Ordering nursing stock and equipment

Precise and accurate recording on patient records

You will work alongside the existing nursing team to ensure:

Stock levels are maintained by ordering, rotation and sorting deliveries. Identifying the best places to purchase stocks and dealing with suppliers.

Completion of cleanliness, infection prevention control measures and health and safety requirement of the role.

Doctors are supported in their clinics.

Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all patients.

(This list is not exhaustive.)

About us

We are a busy semi-rural practice operating over 2 sites and supporting a practice population of 10,000+ patients.

The team consists of 5 GP Partners, 3 salaried GPs, 1 ANP, 2 Practice Nurses, 1 Practice Nurse Associate, 1 Lead HCA and a wider administrative team with dispensary. Supported by PCN ARRS staff including Clinical Pharmacists, Physiotherapists, Social Prescribers and Health Coaches.

Date posted

12 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11.44 to £12.50 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1898-24-0007

Job locations

Mayfield

Buckden

PE19 5SZ


The Surgery

40 High Street

Little Paxton

St. Neots

Cambridgeshire

PE19 6EY


Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate must cover General Practice HCA duties and assistance within the Dermatology Community Clinic Services Team supporting Minor Surgery and Vasectomy, delivering the highest level of care and assistance.

Duties will include, but are not limited to;

Phlebotomy, Assisting with long term conditions clinics such as diabetes, asthma, COPD.NHS Health Checks.Wound Management,Flu and Pneumonia vaccinations,Smoking Cessation,ECGs,BP checks,B12 injections,Suture and clip removal,Ordering nursing stock and equipment,Precise and accurate recording on patient records,

You will work alongside the existing nursing team to ensure:

Stock levels are maintained by ordering, rotation and sorting deliveries. Identifying the best places to purchase stocks and dealing with suppliers.

Completion of cleanliness, infection prevention control measures and health and safety requirement of the role.

Doctors are supported in their clinics.

Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all patients.

This list is not exhaustive.

Essential criteria:

Will be expected to manage their own pre-booked clinics

Will be able to undertake consultations within the designated times

Able to work to a high standard of care under supervision

Able to accept coaching and guidance

Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Good organisational and time management skills

Adaptable to change

Flexibility to handle different situations

Be caring and compassionate in nature

Be able to undertake mandatory training

Computer literate

Ability to work well within a team

Further training opportunities are available both externally and within the surgery to expand your skills in areas of interest.

Desirable experience:

Care Certificate

Medical administration (1 year)

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)

EMIS / S1 knowledge

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate must cover General Practice HCA duties and assistance within the Dermatology Community Clinic Services Team supporting Minor Surgery and Vasectomy, delivering the highest level of care and assistance.

Duties will include, but are not limited to;

Phlebotomy, Assisting with long term conditions clinics such as diabetes, asthma, COPD.NHS Health Checks.Wound Management,Flu and Pneumonia vaccinations,Smoking Cessation,ECGs,BP checks,B12 injections,Suture and clip removal,Ordering nursing stock and equipment,Precise and accurate recording on patient records,

You will work alongside the existing nursing team to ensure:

Stock levels are maintained by ordering, rotation and sorting deliveries. Identifying the best places to purchase stocks and dealing with suppliers.

Completion of cleanliness, infection prevention control measures and health and safety requirement of the role.

Doctors are supported in their clinics.

Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all patients.

This list is not exhaustive.

Essential criteria:

Will be expected to manage their own pre-booked clinics

Will be able to undertake consultations within the designated times

Able to work to a high standard of care under supervision

Able to accept coaching and guidance

Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Good organisational and time management skills

Adaptable to change

Flexibility to handle different situations

Be caring and compassionate in nature

Be able to undertake mandatory training

Computer literate

Ability to work well within a team

Further training opportunities are available both externally and within the surgery to expand your skills in areas of interest.

Desirable experience:

Care Certificate

Medical administration (1 year)

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)

EMIS / S1 knowledge

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Will be expected to manage their own pre-booked clinics
  • Will be able to undertake consultations within the designated times
  • Able to work to a high standard of care under supervision
  • Able to accept coaching and guidance
  • Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Good organisational and time management skills
  • Adaptable to change
  • Flexibility to handle different situations
  • Be caring and compassionate in nature
  • Be able to undertake mandatory training
  • Computer literate
  • Ability to work well within a team

Desirable

  • Care Certificate
  • Medical administration (1 year)
  • NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)
  • EMIS / S1 knowledge
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Will be expected to manage their own pre-booked clinics
  • Will be able to undertake consultations within the designated times
  • Able to work to a high standard of care under supervision
  • Able to accept coaching and guidance
  • Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Good organisational and time management skills
  • Adaptable to change
  • Flexibility to handle different situations
  • Be caring and compassionate in nature
  • Be able to undertake mandatory training
  • Computer literate
  • Ability to work well within a team

Desirable

  • Care Certificate
  • Medical administration (1 year)
  • NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)
  • EMIS / S1 knowledge

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.

UK Registration

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

Additional information

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.

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

Buckden and Little Paxton Surgery

Address

Mayfield

Buckden

PE19 5SZ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Buckden and Little Paxton Surgery

Address

Mayfield

Buckden

PE19 5SZ


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager - HR

Lauren Farmer

lauren.farmer@nhs.net

01480810216

Date posted

12 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11.44 to £12.50 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1898-24-0007

Job locations

Mayfield

Buckden

PE19 5SZ


The Surgery

40 High Street

Little Paxton

St. Neots

Cambridgeshire

PE19 6EY


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