Job summary
Healthcare Assistant Vacancy
Trinity Medical Centre
Blythe Bridge
Stoke-on-Trent
ST11 9HQ
Tel: 01782 395101
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a healthcare assistant to join our growing team at Trinity Medical Centre. Our Practice list is currently 5,000 patients.
Working pattern flexible - Part time/30 hours per week dependant on experience and candidate.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant who is passionate about providing high quality care. A compassionate yet steady and composed approach is vital with excellent communication skills and a passion for improving services for patients. Good decision making and team skills. You should have competent IT Skills ideally with experience of EMIS Web.
Please see full job description.
For more information, or to arrange an informal visit/chat please contact Fiona Farmer on the below details.
All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Please apply, enclosing your CV to
Fiona Farmer (Practice Manager)
Tel: 01782 395101
Email: Fiona.farmer2@stoke.nhs.uk
Closing date for this position is 31/07/23, however, should we receive a suitable amount of applications we will withdraw the advert at an earlier date
Main duties of the job
Primary
Responsibilities
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 oximitery,
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
supervison 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
Our Team:
3 GP Partners
1 Salaried GP
1 Practice Nurse
1 Nurse Practitioner
Pharmacy Technician
Strong comprehensive administration/reception team
PCN Team
Practice Information
GP Training Practice working in collaboration with Keele Medical School.
We are a dispensing practice.
We are a high achiever of QOF/QIF
EMIS Web Clinical system
- High performance on immunisations and screening
- High achievements in local and national targets
Job description
Job responsibilities
Healthcare Assistant job description
& person specification
Please ask for full job description
Job
Summary
To support the practice nursing
team in the delivery of nursing services, working as part of the practice
multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the
entitled patient population. The healthcare assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision
of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education.
Primary
Responsibilities
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 oximitery,
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
supervison 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
The person specification for this role is
detailed overleaf.
Person Specification Healthcare
Assistant
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or
working towards gaining equivalent level
ü
Phlebotomy certification
ü
Ear syringing certification
ü
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Experience of working in a primary care
environment
ü
Experience of working with the general public
ü
Experience of working in a healthcare setting
ü
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
Desirable
Wound Care / Removal of sutures & staples
ü
ECGs
ü
Venepuncture
ü
New patient medicals inc. Height, weight, BP,
Pulse
ü
Chaperone procedure
ü
Ability to record accurate clinical notes
ü
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Excellent communication skills (written and
oral)
ü
Strong IT skills
ü
Clear, polite telephone manner
ü
Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
ü
EMIS / Systmone / Vision user skills
ü
Effective time management (Planning &
Organising)
ü
Ability to work as a team member and
autonomously
ü
Good interpersonal skills
ü
Ability to follow clinical policy and
procedure
ü
Personal Qualities
Essential
Desirable
Polite and confident
ü
Flexible and cooperative
ü
Motivated
ü
Problem solver with the ability to process
information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
ü
High levels of integrity and loyalty
ü
Sensitive and empathetic in distressing
situations
ü
Ability to work under pressure / in stressful
situations
ü
Effectively able to communicate and
understand the needs of the patient
ü
Commitment to ongoing professional
development
ü
Effectively utilises resources
ü
Punctual and committed to supporting the team
effort
ü
Other requirements
Essential
Desirable
Flexibility to work outside of core office
hours
ü
Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
ü
Occupational Health Clearance
ü
Job description
Job responsibilities
Healthcare Assistant job description
& person specification
Please ask for full job description
Job
Summary
To support the practice nursing
team in the delivery of nursing services, working as part of the practice
multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the
entitled patient population. The healthcare assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision
of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education.
Primary
Responsibilities
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 oximitery,
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
supervison 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
The person specification for this role is
detailed overleaf.
Person Specification Healthcare
Assistant
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or
working towards gaining equivalent level
ü
Phlebotomy certification
ü
Ear syringing certification
ü
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Experience of working in a primary care
environment
ü
Experience of working with the general public
ü
Experience of working in a healthcare setting
ü
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
Desirable
Wound Care / Removal of sutures & staples
ü
ECGs
ü
Venepuncture
ü
New patient medicals inc. Height, weight, BP,
Pulse
ü
Chaperone procedure
ü
Ability to record accurate clinical notes
ü
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Excellent communication skills (written and
oral)
ü
Strong IT skills
ü
Clear, polite telephone manner
ü
Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
ü
EMIS / Systmone / Vision user skills
ü
Effective time management (Planning &
Organising)
ü
Ability to work as a team member and
autonomously
ü
Good interpersonal skills
ü
Ability to follow clinical policy and
procedure
ü
Personal Qualities
Essential
Desirable
Polite and confident
ü
Flexible and cooperative
ü
Motivated
ü
Problem solver with the ability to process
information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
ü
High levels of integrity and loyalty
ü
Sensitive and empathetic in distressing
situations
ü
Ability to work under pressure / in stressful
situations
ü
Effectively able to communicate and
understand the needs of the patient
ü
Commitment to ongoing professional
development
ü
Effectively utilises resources
ü
Punctual and committed to supporting the team
effort
ü
Other requirements
Essential
Desirable
Flexibility to work outside of core office
hours
ü
Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
ü
Occupational Health Clearance
ü
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
- Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
Desirable
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- Qualified to NVQ level 3
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
- Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
Desirable
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- Qualified to NVQ level 3
Experience
Essential
Desirable
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).