Job summary
We have a fantastic opportunity for a committed and self-motivated Health Care Assistant to join our friendly Practice. We have 12 Partners, 23 Salaried GPs, 23 Nurses, 5 ANPs, 4 Paramedics, an OT, Health and Wellbeing Coach, 1 Dietician and First Contact Physios working across the group.
We support career development and special interests.
We are a Teaching and Training Practice.
We involve all staff in changes to the practice through regular staff meetings and strategy days.
We offer a competitive salary and several great benefits.
Please contact Naomi Gruitt for a chat about this opportunity or for a visit to the Practice.
Main duties of the job
The following are the core responsibilities of the healthcare assistant. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
a.Undertake new patient health checks
b.Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
c.Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately
d.Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
e.Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
f.Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
g.Carry out BMI checks as directed
h.Act as a chaperone as required
i.When trained, undertake venepuncture
j.When trained, administer flu vaccinations
k.When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the practice nurse
l.Carry out ECGs as requested
m.Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
n.Provide support during minor operations as required
o.Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
p.Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance
q.Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy
r.Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
About us
St Thomas Medical Group is the 2nd largest practice in Devon, forward thinking, innovative who are looking for an enthusiastic, skilled and proactive individual to help us diversify the workforce of our organisation. We have 3 sites across Exeter. St Thomas, Exwick, and Exeter University.
Job description
Job responsibilities
a.
Undertake
new patient health checks
b.
Support
the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
c.
Carry
out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature,
pulse rate, recording findings accurately
d.
Facilitate
routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
e.
Undertake
wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
f.
Support
the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
g.
Carry
out BMI checks as directed
h.
Act
as a chaperone as required
i.
When
trained, undertake venepuncture
j.
When
trained, administer flu vaccinations
k.
When
trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervisionof the practice nurse
l.
Carry
out ECGs as requested
m. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready
for onward transportation
n.
Provide
support during minor operations as required
o.
Ensure
all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
p.
Ensure
fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance
q.
Ensure
clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in
accordance with the practice IPC policy
In addition to
the primary responsibilities, the healthcare assistant may be requested to:
a.
Participate
in practice audit as directed by the aduit lead
b.
Participate
in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
c.
Support
and participate in shared learning within the practice
d.
Complete
opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota
Job description
Job responsibilities
a.
Undertake
new patient health checks
b.
Support
the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
c.
Carry
out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature,
pulse rate, recording findings accurately
d.
Facilitate
routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
e.
Undertake
wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
f.
Support
the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
g.
Carry
out BMI checks as directed
h.
Act
as a chaperone as required
i.
When
trained, undertake venepuncture
j.
When
trained, administer flu vaccinations
k.
When
trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervisionof the practice nurse
l.
Carry
out ECGs as requested
m. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready
for onward transportation
n.
Provide
support during minor operations as required
o.
Ensure
all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
p.
Ensure
fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance
q.
Ensure
clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in
accordance with the practice IPC policy
In addition to
the primary responsibilities, the healthcare assistant may be requested to:
a.
Participate
in practice audit as directed by the aduit lead
b.
Participate
in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
c.
Support
and participate in shared learning within the practice
d.
Complete
opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Healthcare qualification/experience (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
- Phlebotomy certification
- Experience of working with the public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Wound Care / Removal of sutures & staples
- ECGs
- New patient medicals inc. Height, weight, BP, Pulse
- Chaperone procedure
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Skills
- Competent in the use of Office and Email
- Previous experience of using SystmOne
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Healthcare qualification/experience (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
- Phlebotomy certification
- Experience of working with the public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Wound Care / Removal of sutures & staples
- ECGs
- New patient medicals inc. Height, weight, BP, Pulse
- Chaperone procedure
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Skills
- Competent in the use of Office and Email
- Previous experience of using SystmOne
