Frome Medical Practice

Health Care Assistant

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Job summary

Looking for a rewarding career in healthcare? Frome Medical Practice is looking for a Health Care Assistant to join our team! As a Health Care Assistant, you will support the wider practice team in providing high-quality patient care.

Main duties of the job

Your duties will include assisting with patient consultations, carrying out health checks, taking blood samples, and providing general support to patients.

About us

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, innovative, welcoming and supportive team providing primary care, at Frome Medical Practice. We are a single site practice and Primary Care Network in our own right with a patient population of just under 30,000. We have receivedNational Awards for Sustainabilityand ourGreen Impact workand have also been nationally recognised for our outstandingHealth Connections (social prescribing) programme, which is based in the practice. We have strong relationships with our local community and local healthcare providers and are situated next to the local community hospital.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, supportive place for you to do the best and most rewarding work of your career.

Details

Date posted

27 November 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Up to £22,943 (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A2985-23-0010

Job locations

Frome Medical Centre

Enos Way

Frome

BA11 2FH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Conducting basic clinical procedures, such as

o Blood samples, blood pressure, urine testing, ECGs, and INRs.

o Simple dressings and leg ulcer dressings including compression.

o NHS health checks

o Diabetic foot checks

Removal of sutures

Maintaining accurate, objective, and timely health care records

Actively participate in quality improvement projects

Maintenance and calibration of equipment

Maintaining stock when required

Job description

Job responsibilities

Conducting basic clinical procedures, such as

o Blood samples, blood pressure, urine testing, ECGs, and INRs.

o Simple dressings and leg ulcer dressings including compression.

o NHS health checks

o Diabetic foot checks

Removal of sutures

Maintaining accurate, objective, and timely health care records

Actively participate in quality improvement projects

Maintenance and calibration of equipment

Maintaining stock when required

Person Specification

Other

Essential

  • Willingness to work flexible hours when required to meet work demands

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working within a primary care or similar setting, such as outpatients
  • Knowledge and experience of basic clinical procedures
  • Experience working within a fast-pace environment

Desirable

  • Using clinical information systems

Personal qualities & attributes

Essential

  • Good team player and able to work on own initiative
  • Good communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Flexible approach to working

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care or willingness to undertake.
  • Minimum GCSE level 4 (Grade C) in English or Maths (or equivalent)

Skills & knowledge

Essential

  • Highly developed computer skills
  • Willing to develop skills and undertake training
  • Ability to organise and prioritise workloads.
Person Specification

Other

Essential

  • Willingness to work flexible hours when required to meet work demands

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working within a primary care or similar setting, such as outpatients
  • Knowledge and experience of basic clinical procedures
  • Experience working within a fast-pace environment

Desirable

  • Using clinical information systems

Personal qualities & attributes

Essential

  • Good team player and able to work on own initiative
  • Good communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Flexible approach to working

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care or willingness to undertake.
  • Minimum GCSE level 4 (Grade C) in English or Maths (or equivalent)

Skills & knowledge

Essential

  • Highly developed computer skills
  • Willing to develop skills and undertake training
  • Ability to organise and prioritise workloads.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Frome Medical Practice

Address

Frome Medical Centre

Enos Way

Frome

BA11 2FH


Employer's website

https://www.fromemedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Frome Medical Practice

Address

Frome Medical Centre

Enos Way

Frome

BA11 2FH


Employer's website

https://www.fromemedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

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Details

Date posted

27 November 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Up to £22,943 (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A2985-23-0010

Job locations

Frome Medical Centre

Enos Way

Frome

BA11 2FH


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