Daleham Gardens Surgery

Health Care Assistant

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Job summary

We are a friendly NHS GP Practices in Hampstead area (with two sisters practices Grays Inn Medical Practice in Central London and Vauxhall Surgery in Vauxhall area - Gray's Inn Medcial Group)

We are looking for full time Health Care Assistant

We are seeking someone who is positive, enthusiastic and experienced with good team working skills and flexibility.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant must have excellent communication skills, both written and spoken and displaying excellent interpersonal and customer service skills under pressure.

Must be IT literate, able to work with and embrace new Technology

Abide by confidentiality Follow Standard Operating Procedures and Policies

Must be personable, polite and approachable

Must be a team player

Must be adaptable to change

Must be aware of their own professional boundaries and highlight any concerns or areas of required development.

About us

At the Gray's Inn Medical Group we strongly believe in traditional family General Practice offering continuity of care for all our patients.

We are a forward thinking and progressive practice, constantly working to improve standards, the patient journey and clinical outcomes.

Our clinical workforce consists of GP Partners and 8 Salaried GPs, Nurses, HCA, Pharmacists, Physicians Associate, Social Prescriber and First Contact Physiotherapist

Details

Date posted

09 February 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A2959-23-0393

Job locations

Daleham Gardens Surgery

5 Daleham Gardens

London

NW3 5BY


Hampstead Medical Centre

80 Fortune Green Road

London

NW6 1DS


Job description

Job responsibilities

Key duties and responsibilities

NHS health checks

Flu, B 12 and Vit D vaccinations

LTC health checks

Recalls

Bowel cancer screening recalls

Ordering of medical supplies

Stock take of medical supplies

Health care promotions Asthma checks

Diabetic checks

Clinical skills health and well-being

Undertake, record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training:

Completing full NHSHC assessments once trained appropriately and under supervision of PN / GPs

support the clinicians with completing LCC templates/NHSHC templates and completing care plans for those under clinician supervision

Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory

Measuring and recording following physiological measurements in routine presentations:* Once trained to do so.

1. Blood Pressure

2. Pulse Rate And Rhythm

3. Temperature

4. Height And Weight - Body Mass Index

5. Visual Acuity

Health advice for patients who seek support with losing weight and those at risk of diabetes including referrals

Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions

Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted

Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key duties and responsibilities

NHS health checks

Flu, B 12 and Vit D vaccinations

LTC health checks

Recalls

Bowel cancer screening recalls

Ordering of medical supplies

Stock take of medical supplies

Health care promotions Asthma checks

Diabetic checks

Clinical skills health and well-being

Undertake, record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training:

Completing full NHSHC assessments once trained appropriately and under supervision of PN / GPs

support the clinicians with completing LCC templates/NHSHC templates and completing care plans for those under clinician supervision

Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory

Measuring and recording following physiological measurements in routine presentations:* Once trained to do so.

1. Blood Pressure

2. Pulse Rate And Rhythm

3. Temperature

4. Height And Weight - Body Mass Index

5. Visual Acuity

Health advice for patients who seek support with losing weight and those at risk of diabetes including referrals

Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions

Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted

Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Prior experience in a primary care setting

Qualifications

Essential

  • Formal Healthcare Assistant qualifications are preferred. Experience working in the primary care setting would be beneficial. Please review the Job description for the skills required in the job role.

Desirable

  • Experience of HCA working, knowledge of Primary Care and the NHS
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Prior experience in a primary care setting

Qualifications

Essential

  • Formal Healthcare Assistant qualifications are preferred. Experience working in the primary care setting would be beneficial. Please review the Job description for the skills required in the job role.

Desirable

  • Experience of HCA working, knowledge of Primary Care and the NHS

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Daleham Gardens Surgery

Address

Daleham Gardens Surgery

5 Daleham Gardens

London

NW3 5BY


Employer's website

http://www.dalehamgardensmedical.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Daleham Gardens Surgery

Address

Daleham Gardens Surgery

5 Daleham Gardens

London

NW3 5BY


Employer's website

http://www.dalehamgardensmedical.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Beata Roso

beata.roso1@nhs.net

02077351971

Details

Date posted

09 February 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A2959-23-0393

Job locations

Daleham Gardens Surgery

5 Daleham Gardens

London

NW3 5BY


Hampstead Medical Centre

80 Fortune Green Road

London

NW6 1DS


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