First 4 Health Group - Stratford Village Surgery

GP Healthcare Assistant

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Job summary

At First 4 Health Group, we are committed to ensuring that all patients receive the best possible care in relation to long-term illnesses by promoting healthy living and encouraging a healthy lifestyle through various clinics and education meetings with patients is also key. Patient and Doctor/ Nurse / HCA face-to-face appointments are offered as well as the option for patients to speak to a doctor over the phone for their convenience to assist in their illness and health-related concerns.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be an experienced Healthcare Assistant, who, acting within their professional boundaries will provide care for the presenting patients as well as working alongside the clinical staff to deliver services within their remit and ensure targets are met. They will demonstrate safe decision-making and care for patients within the general practice. They will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required. In order to work at this level, we require Healthcare Assistants to have a minimum NVQ Level 2 Training Certificate as well as attend any additional training required for the post.

About us

At First 4 Health Group, we are passionate about keeping our patients and staff healthy. We are committed to being role models and working as a team in order to support our patients, our colleagues, and our community. We maintain a positive attitude, show compassion, appreciate and treat everyone with respect. We are dedicated to providing an extraordinary service to all.

Details

Date posted

07 November 2022

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A3480-22-9470

Job locations

50c Romford Road

Stratford

London

E15 4BZ


Stratford Village Surgery

50c Romford Road

London

E15 4BZ


Church Road Health - 1st Floor, The Centre Manor Park

30 Church Road

London

E12 6AQ


E7 Health - Lord Lister Health Centre

121 Woodgrange Road

London

E7 0EP


Cumberland Medical Centre

179 Cumberland Road

London

E13 8LS


Job description

Job responsibilities

Work alongside the clinicians in providing patient care Undertake and record the following tasks:

Measurement of blood pressure, temperature

Measurement of pulse, height, and weight

Peak flow measurements-following additional training

Collection of specimens as directed

Urinalysis

Application of non-adherent dressings(as directed by the practice nurse)

Extended new patient registrations checks

Recognise changes in the patient’s observations which must be reported and acted on

Assist clinicians in emergency management of patients

Enable patients to access appropriate professional care in the practice team

Act as a chaperone

Appreciate the Principles of Healthy Living

Provide relevant health promotion literature for patient

Undertakes under direction , the day to day handling of repeat prescriptions

Is the link person within the practice for health promotion activities including cervical smears and breast screening

Job description

Job responsibilities

Work alongside the clinicians in providing patient care Undertake and record the following tasks:

Measurement of blood pressure, temperature

Measurement of pulse, height, and weight

Peak flow measurements-following additional training

Collection of specimens as directed

Urinalysis

Application of non-adherent dressings(as directed by the practice nurse)

Extended new patient registrations checks

Recognise changes in the patient’s observations which must be reported and acted on

Assist clinicians in emergency management of patients

Enable patients to access appropriate professional care in the practice team

Act as a chaperone

Appreciate the Principles of Healthy Living

Provide relevant health promotion literature for patient

Undertakes under direction , the day to day handling of repeat prescriptions

Is the link person within the practice for health promotion activities including cervical smears and breast screening

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Please note that only Healthcare Assistants with General Practice experience will be shortlisted.

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
  • Qualified to NVQ level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care
  • NHS Care Certificate
  • Good record-keeping skills
  • Willing to work across all F4HG sites

Desirable

  • Experience of working in General Practice
  • Experience in using EMIS Web
  • Experience in operating a recall system in general practice.
  • Experience in clinical audit (QOF/EPCS etc.)
  • Summarizing clinical records
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Please note that only Healthcare Assistants with General Practice experience will be shortlisted.

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
  • Qualified to NVQ level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care
  • NHS Care Certificate
  • Good record-keeping skills
  • Willing to work across all F4HG sites

Desirable

  • Experience of working in General Practice
  • Experience in using EMIS Web
  • Experience in operating a recall system in general practice.
  • Experience in clinical audit (QOF/EPCS etc.)
  • Summarizing clinical records

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

First 4 Health Group - Stratford Village Surgery

Address

50c Romford Road

Stratford

London

E15 4BZ


Employer's website

https://www.first4healthgroup.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

First 4 Health Group - Stratford Village Surgery

Address

50c Romford Road

Stratford

London

E15 4BZ


Employer's website

https://www.first4healthgroup.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Practice Manager

Jahmal Salmon

jahmal.salmon@first4healthgroup.co.uk

+442085344133

Details

Date posted

07 November 2022

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A3480-22-9470

Job locations

50c Romford Road

Stratford

London

E15 4BZ


Stratford Village Surgery

50c Romford Road

London

E15 4BZ


Church Road Health - 1st Floor, The Centre Manor Park

30 Church Road

London

E12 6AQ


E7 Health - Lord Lister Health Centre

121 Woodgrange Road

London

E7 0EP


Cumberland Medical Centre

179 Cumberland Road

London

E13 8LS


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