Northgate Practice

HealthCare Assistant

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Job summary

Northgate Practice have an exciting position available for a Level 3 Healthcare Assistant. This is an ideal opportunity to join our well established, friendly team.

Main duties of the job

The main role will involve seeing patients face to face.

Carrying out procedures such as;

NHS Health Checks

Blood tests

Dressings

Ear Syringes

ECG's

Administer B12/Flu/Pneumococcal vaccinations

You will also be allocated time to stock clinical rooms, clean fridges, order stock.

About us

Northgate Practice is a long-established 10,000+ patient, innovative teaching practice, providing undergraduate and postgraduate training. It is situated in a modern, purpose built, multi-disciplinary health centre in Aldridge on the South East Side of Walsall bordering Sutton Coldfield. The Health Centre offers a full range of services including Physiotherapy, Health Visitors, Mental Health Team and a Dental Practice.

Northgate Practice consists of 5 GP partners who have over 45 years of combined GP experience, covering a wide range or specialities. The partners are committed to supporting all staff employed by the practice.

They have invested in an excellent nursing team, experienced administration team and a Pharmacy Technician. Also offering Enhanced Services including AQP contracts for Anti-Coagulation, Extended Minor Surgery and a wide range of family planning services. The Practice works closely in collaboration with other local practices and leads the East 2 PCN. Northgate Practice has an excellent record of QOF achievement, is rated CQC 'Good'.

Northgate Practice has a low GP staff turnover.

Details

Date posted

10 July 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A2076-23-0001

Job locations

Anchor Meadow Health Centre

Westfield Drive

Aldridge Walsall

West Midlands

WS9 8AJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Your main roles will be:

NHS Health Checks,Blood tests,Ear Syringing,Wound Care, Administration of injections, ECG's, Support GP with Learning Disability Reviews and Minor Surgery, Diabetic reviews, Sutures, Dopplers.

Cleaning clinical rooms/areas

Stocking equipment in clinical rooms

Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation

Ensuring fridge's are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance

Ensuring you are up to date with mandatory training

Job description

Job responsibilities

Your main roles will be:

NHS Health Checks,Blood tests,Ear Syringing,Wound Care, Administration of injections, ECG's, Support GP with Learning Disability Reviews and Minor Surgery, Diabetic reviews, Sutures, Dopplers.

Cleaning clinical rooms/areas

Stocking equipment in clinical rooms

Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation

Ensuring fridge's are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance

Ensuring you are up to date with mandatory training

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Healthcare Qualification (Level 3 or 4)
  • Venepuncture trained

Desirable

  • GP Practice Experience
  • Good I.T skills
  • Emis Web experience
  • Ability to work as a team
  • Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Healthcare Qualification (Level 3 or 4)
  • Venepuncture trained

Desirable

  • GP Practice Experience
  • Good I.T skills
  • Emis Web experience
  • Ability to work as a team
  • Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure

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

Northgate Practice

Address

Anchor Meadow Health Centre

Westfield Drive

Aldridge Walsall

West Midlands

WS9 8AJ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northgate Practice

Address

Anchor Meadow Health Centre

Westfield Drive

Aldridge Walsall

West Midlands

WS9 8AJ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Amy Jose'

Amy.jose1@nhs.net

01922450900

Details

Date posted

10 July 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A2076-23-0001

Job locations

Anchor Meadow Health Centre

Westfield Drive

Aldridge Walsall

West Midlands

WS9 8AJ


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