Job summary
We are a friendly NHS GP Practice in Central London - Grays Inn Medical Practice (with three sisters practices Deleham Gardens Surgery and Fortune Green Practice in North London and The Vauxhall Surgery in South London)
We are looking for a full-time experienced 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 Gray's Inn Medical Practice 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.
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.
- Blood Pressure
- Pulse Rate And Rhythm
- Temperature
- Height And Weight - Body Mass Index
- Visual Acuity
- Venepuncture
- Spirometry
- Health advice for patients who seek support with losing weight and those at risk of diabetes including referral to DPP.
- 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.
- Blood Pressure
- Pulse Rate And Rhythm
- Temperature
- Height And Weight - Body Mass Index
- Visual Acuity
- Venepuncture
- Spirometry
- Health advice for patients who seek support with losing weight and those at risk of diabetes including referral to DPP.
- 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
Qualifications
Essential
- Formal Healthcare Assistant qualifications are preferred. Experience working in the primary care setting would be beneficial.
Desirable
- Experience of HCA working, knowledge of Primary Care and the NHS
Experience
Essential
- Prior experience in a primary care setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Formal Healthcare Assistant qualifications are preferred. Experience working in the primary care setting would be beneficial.
Desirable
- Experience of HCA working, knowledge of Primary Care and the NHS
Experience
Essential
- Prior experience in a primary care setting
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.
