Llanishen Court Surgery

Health Care Assistant

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly new Health Care Assistant to join our practice.

Band 3 level is preferable.

All skill levels are welcome to apply as training opportunities will be available for the right candidate.

The successful candidate will have previous experience of working as a Health Care Assistant and strive to maintain the quality within the practice. You will recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and with patients. Communication skills are key as is the ability to work well under pressure.

Main duties of the job

BASIC SKILLS

  • Phlebotomy
  • Health Care Checks (measuring and recording height, weight, BP & lifestyle etc.)
  • ECG

DESIRABLE SKILLS

  • Dressings
  • Immunisations
  • Diabetic foot checks

About us

We are a long established busy NHS General Practice in the heart of Llanishen village, North Cardiff.

The practice is run by 5 doctors in partnership. We have 4 salaried doctors, two practice nurses and two healthcare assistants.

Or aim is to provide friendly, evidence based medical care for all of our patients. We consistently achieve excellent results in the NHS quality outcomes framework.

We have approximately 9,800 patients. Both English and Welsh are spoken at the practice.

Details

Date posted

02 August 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

Depending on experience .

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1983-23-0000

Job locations

Llanishen Court

Llanishen

Cardiff

CF14 5YU


Job description

Job responsibilities

The purpose of the role is to assist the clinical team in the service and delivery of the care management of the practice population. The post holder works under indirect supervision of the clinical team and undertakes task and duties delegated by the clinical team or a suitably qualified regulated professional. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The purpose of the role is to assist the clinical team in the service and delivery of the care management of the practice population. The post holder works under indirect supervision of the clinical team and undertakes task and duties delegated by the clinical team or a suitably qualified regulated professional. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Band 3 level is preferable.
  • All skill levels are welcome to apply as training opportunities will be available for the right candidate.

Desirable

  • The successful candidate will have previous experience of working as a Health Care Assistant and strive to maintain the quality within the practice. You will recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and with patients. Communication skills are key as is the ability to work well under pressure.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Band 3 level is preferable.
  • All skill levels are welcome to apply as training opportunities will be available for the right candidate.

Desirable

  • The successful candidate will have previous experience of working as a Health Care Assistant and strive to maintain the quality within the practice. You will recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and with patients. Communication skills are key as is the ability to work well under pressure.

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

Llanishen Court Surgery

Address

Llanishen Court

Llanishen

Cardiff

CF14 5YU


Employer's website

https://www.llanishencourtsurgery.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Llanishen Court Surgery

Address

Llanishen Court

Llanishen

Cardiff

CF14 5YU


Employer's website

https://www.llanishencourtsurgery.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Wendy Griffiths

wendy.griffiths2@wales.nhs.uk

07425301834

Details

Date posted

02 August 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

Depending on experience .

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1983-23-0000

Job locations

Llanishen Court

Llanishen

Cardiff

CF14 5YU


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