Job summary
A fantastic opportunity to join a thriving community surgery, looking to welcome a medical Healthcare Assistant to the team, for 9 months of maternity cover.
We are seeking someone to work 21 hours a week on Mondays 1pm-6.30pm, Tuesdays 8am-1pm, Wednesdays 1pm-6.30pm and Thursdays 1pm-6pm.
Salary and Benefits
- £10.80-£11.20 per hour
- An excellent NHS pension scheme
- 28 days annual leave (pro rata'd), plus bank holidays
- NHS Discounts with a massive number of retailers (with a Bluelight card)
- Wellbeing resources available free to all staff
Main duties of the job
You will be assisting in patient care and practice related duties as directed by and under the supervision of a registered healthcare professional, working collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, following policy and procedures.
About us
At Watling Vale Medical Centre we have been proudly supporting our community for over 25 years, with our consistently progressive and compassionate approach to primary care.
As home to a multi-disciplined team of GPs, Nurses, HCAs and administrative staff, our Practice itself has a flexible and supportive attitude where we encourage you to grow in a safe environment.
We are forward thinking in our approach to technology and clinical practice, and supportive of progression and development, both clinically and professionally.
We are part of the Watling Street Network (PCN) and have a community team including nurses, social prescribers and social work assistant supporting our patient populations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities (according to training and qualifications)
- Phlebotomy
- Urine Testing
- Blood Pressure Checks
- Setting up, fitting and downloading information 24 hr Blood Pressure Machine
- Weight Monitoring
- ECG recording
- B12 injections
- Flu injections
- Dressings
- Removal of Sutures
- Part 1 Diabetic Checks
- Health checks
- Assisting doctor with Minor Operations
Other Duties and Responsibilities
- Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/Nurses ensuring that all samples for pathology are accurately labelled and ready for collection.
- Ordering, re-stocking, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment
- Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
- Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
- Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms
- Ensure infection control guidelines are maintained
- Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations
- Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
- Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual
- Assisting nurses with any regular and ad hoc clinics as required including flu clinics
- Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
- Assisting with the collection and recording of data on needs related to health and well-being and ensure that these are documented correctly.
- To ensure that all consultations are recorded timely and accurately on the Practice clinical system according to Practice protocols
- To perform other clinical tasks as trained
- From time to time perform other tasks, within the skills of the post holder, as may be required by the Practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities (according to training and qualifications)
- Phlebotomy
- Urine Testing
- Blood Pressure Checks
- Setting up, fitting and downloading information 24 hr Blood Pressure Machine
- Weight Monitoring
- ECG recording
- B12 injections
- Flu injections
- Dressings
- Removal of Sutures
- Part 1 Diabetic Checks
- Health checks
- Assisting doctor with Minor Operations
Other Duties and Responsibilities
- Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/Nurses ensuring that all samples for pathology are accurately labelled and ready for collection.
- Ordering, re-stocking, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment
- Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
- Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
- Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms
- Ensure infection control guidelines are maintained
- Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations
- Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
- Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual
- Assisting nurses with any regular and ad hoc clinics as required including flu clinics
- Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
- Assisting with the collection and recording of data on needs related to health and well-being and ensure that these are documented correctly.
- To ensure that all consultations are recorded timely and accurately on the Practice clinical system according to Practice protocols
- To perform other clinical tasks as trained
- From time to time perform other tasks, within the skills of the post holder, as may be required by the Practice.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Must have at least 2 years experience of being a medical Healthcare Assistant working in Primary Care or Secondary Care
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP practice
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Must have at least 2 years experience of being a medical Healthcare Assistant working in Primary Care or Secondary Care
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP practice
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.
