Job summary
Healthcare Assistants are a vital and very valued part of The Hart Surgery clinical team, working closely with nurses and doctors to provide first class patient care.
Due to a retirement we are looking for an experienced healthcare assistant/phlebotomist to work approximately 2 days (or 4 half days a week)
Main duties of the job
Experience of phlebotomy is essential as you need to be able to get up and running with that straight away.
Everything else we can provide training for. This includes taking measurements such as BP, oximetry weight, using equipment such as 24 hr blood pressure monitors, ECG, audiograms and giving health checks and foot checks to our patients with diabetes.
Our healthcare assistants are also responsible for the management of samples, clinical waste and restocking our GP rooms.
See full job description for more detail.
About us
The Hart Surgery is a wonderful, friendly GP practice in the heart of Henley-on-Thames. We pride ourselves in taking care of each other and our patients as well as giving first class clinical care to our patients.
We try to be flexible where we can, so if you think you might be interested in this job or have any questions, please do get in touch.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full job description available in word format on request.
Job Summary
To support the practice GPs and nurses in the delivery of
patient care at The Hart Surgery, Henley-on-Thames. You will work as part of a
team to deliver the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion
and patient education.
You would be expected to carry out the following:
Experience of taking blood is essential - everything else we can provide training for
- Phlebotomy
- Baseline Observations
- 24 hr blood pressure monitoring
- Vaccinations (flu and pneumococcal)
- ECGs
- Audiograms
- NHS Health Checks
- Mental Health Physical Checks
- Diabetes Year of Care Checks
- New Patient Checks
- Chaperone service
- Stocking of GP rooms
- Management of samples
- Clinical Waste
- Assist with minor Surgery (optional)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full job description available in word format on request.
Job Summary
To support the practice GPs and nurses in the delivery of
patient care at The Hart Surgery, Henley-on-Thames. You will work as part of a
team to deliver the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion
and patient education.
You would be expected to carry out the following:
Experience of taking blood is essential - everything else we can provide training for
- Phlebotomy
- Baseline Observations
- 24 hr blood pressure monitoring
- Vaccinations (flu and pneumococcal)
- ECGs
- Audiograms
- NHS Health Checks
- Mental Health Physical Checks
- Diabetes Year of Care Checks
- New Patient Checks
- Chaperone service
- Stocking of GP rooms
- Management of samples
- Clinical Waste
- Assist with minor Surgery (optional)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP practice or primary care
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Good team player
- Able to work under pressure / in stressful situations
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Ability to work autonomously
- Flexible and cooperative attidude
- Highly motivated
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
Desirable
- Have the flexibility to offer holiday cover to colleagues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP practice or primary care
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Good team player
- Able to work under pressure / in stressful situations
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Ability to work autonomously
- Flexible and cooperative attidude
- Highly motivated
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
Desirable
- Have the flexibility to offer holiday cover to colleagues
