Job summary
Do you have recent GP Surgery experience?
Have a positive, methodical and calm approach to all aspects of your work.
Have good time management skills and can prioritise work appropriately in a pressurised environment.
Have high standards, particularly with regards to cleanliness and infection control.
If so, we would love to hear from you!
We
are currently looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join our extensive Nursing Team on either a full time, or part time basis to work across all 6 of our surgeries.
Please note that we do not offer sponsorship.
Main duties of the job
Working
under the direct supervision of the Practice Nurses and strictly in accordance
with specific practice guidelines and protocols.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Vacancy Pack prior to applying.
About us
Portsdown Group Practice covers the
whole of Portsmouth from postcodes PO1 to PO7.
We operate from 6 surgeries: Cosham Park House (PO6 3BG), Crookhorn Lane
(PO7 5XP, Heyward Road (PO4 0DY), Kingston Crescent (PO2 8AL), Paulsgrove (PO6
4HJ), and Somerstown (PO5 4EZ).
We are our own Primary Care Network
(PCN). We have Clinical Partners, Salaried GPs and a comprehensive Nursing and
extended clinical team overseen by our Clinical Team Manager. The team consists of Nurse / Paramedic
Practitioners, Registered Nurses, HCAs, MSK Physiotherapists, Podiatrist,
Dietitian, Social Prescribers and Care Co-ordinators. The Pharmacy team
consists of Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians.
Multi-disciplinary teams work across
all sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist
Medical Personnel in the care of Practice Patients to include treatment,
preventative care, screening and patient education. The post will also include
some administrative duties.
Act as a focal point of communication between
patients, doctors, nurses and other members of the GP Surgery Team.
Please see our comprehensive vacancy pack and job description to the right, for full information.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist
Medical Personnel in the care of Practice Patients to include treatment,
preventative care, screening and patient education. The post will also include
some administrative duties.
Act as a focal point of communication between
patients, doctors, nurses and other members of the GP Surgery Team.
Please see our comprehensive vacancy pack and job description to the right, for full information.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
- Up to date training and ability to administer all vaccinations
Desirable
- Level 3 NVQ, working towards or equivalent
- Education in chronic diseases
- Previous experience working with dementia, mental health learning disabilities
- Care Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working as a HCA in a doctors surgery
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to liaise with people at all levels
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a wider team
Desirable
- Experience of working within a busy team
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing personal and practice development
Desirable
- Understanding of local and national policies for primary care, including QOF
- Knowledge of safeguarding
Other
Essential
- Self-motivated
- Willingness to undertake further training
- Able to work within the UK without sponsorship from Portsdown Group Practice
Skills
Essential
- Computer Literate
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including verbal, written and face to face
- Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially
- Ability to self-motivate, organise and prioritise workload
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure
- Flexible approach and willingness to adjust to the changing needs of the Practice
- An understanding and acceptance of ones capabilities and awareness of own limitations
- Good keyboard skills
Desirable
- Phlebotomy, Patient Health Checks, Blood pressure
- Wound care
- Administration of vaccines
- Previous experience with SystmOne
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
- Up to date training and ability to administer all vaccinations
Desirable
- Level 3 NVQ, working towards or equivalent
- Education in chronic diseases
- Previous experience working with dementia, mental health learning disabilities
- Care Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working as a HCA in a doctors surgery
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to liaise with people at all levels
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a wider team
Desirable
- Experience of working within a busy team
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing personal and practice development
Desirable
- Understanding of local and national policies for primary care, including QOF
- Knowledge of safeguarding
Other
Essential
- Self-motivated
- Willingness to undertake further training
- Able to work within the UK without sponsorship from Portsdown Group Practice
Skills
Essential
- Computer Literate
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including verbal, written and face to face
- Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially
- Ability to self-motivate, organise and prioritise workload
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure
- Flexible approach and willingness to adjust to the changing needs of the Practice
- An understanding and acceptance of ones capabilities and awareness of own limitations
- Good keyboard skills
Desirable
- Phlebotomy, Patient Health Checks, Blood pressure
- Wound care
- Administration of vaccines
- Previous experience with SystmOne
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.
