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Burngreave Surgery

Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 18 May 2025

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Job summary

We are looking for a experienced healthcare assistant to join our team. We are 'Deepend' practices - we are based in one of the most socioeconomically deprived areas of the country. We have a multicultural patient population, with a combined list size of around 11,000 patients. Our patients have multiple, complex health needs, and our team work hard to address the health inequalities our population face. The role can be very rewarding! We are due to move into our new purpose built health centre in a few months time, which will be rated - BREEAM outstanding - meaning it has been designed to enhance staff and visitors health and wellbeing!

Main duties of the job

  • Your role will be to support the practice nursing team in the delivery of nursing services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. Our existing HCAs are important members of our team, we invest in their training and they do a number of additional tasks alongside the usual responsibilities
  • You will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education.

About us

We are two relatively small teams, we do not have high staff turnovers. Our average length of service is around 10years, although we do have employees who have been here over 30years! We have three HCAs currently, with one deciding to retire which is why we are hiring. You will find both surgeries welcoming and friendly, every role is valued equally, as part of one big team. Our practices are 5minutes walk away from each other and our patient demographics are very similar. We work together closely, and we are part of the same primary care network

Details

Date posted

22 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.04 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4965-25-0001

Job locations

Burngreave Surgery

5 Burngreave Road

Sheffield

S3 9DA


Sheffield Medical Centre

21 Spital Street

Sheffield

S3 9LB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Main responsibilities

  • Undertake new patient health checks
  • Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
  • Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately
  • Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
  • Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
  • Carry out BMI checks as directed
  • Act as a chaperone as required
  • When trained, administer flu vaccinations
  • Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
  • Provide support during minor operations as required
  • Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
  • Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance
  • Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy
  • Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
  • Undertake venepuncture
  • Carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the practice nurse
  • Carry out ECGs as requested
  • Participate in practice audit as directed by the adult lead
  • Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
  • Support and participate in shared learning within the practice
  • Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota.
  • Recognise the signs, symptoms and categories of child abuse Understand the importance of recognition, observation, documentation andCommunication
  • Be aware of child health procedures, statutory local procedures and points of referral
  • Have knowledge of other practitioners and agencies roles
  • Understand basic legal issues around child abuse
  • Recognise and be aware of appropriate referral mechanisms for family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviours
  • Recognise psychological needs of patients presenting with depression or suicidal tendency
  • Participate in any clinical courses to keep up to date with clinical changes

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main responsibilities

  • Undertake new patient health checks
  • Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
  • Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately
  • Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
  • Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
  • Carry out BMI checks as directed
  • Act as a chaperone as required
  • When trained, administer flu vaccinations
  • Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
  • Provide support during minor operations as required
  • Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
  • Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance
  • Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy
  • Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
  • Undertake venepuncture
  • Carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the practice nurse
  • Carry out ECGs as requested
  • Participate in practice audit as directed by the adult lead
  • Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
  • Support and participate in shared learning within the practice
  • Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota.
  • Recognise the signs, symptoms and categories of child abuse Understand the importance of recognition, observation, documentation andCommunication
  • Be aware of child health procedures, statutory local procedures and points of referral
  • Have knowledge of other practitioners and agencies roles
  • Understand basic legal issues around child abuse
  • Recognise and be aware of appropriate referral mechanisms for family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviours
  • Recognise psychological needs of patients presenting with depression or suicidal tendency
  • Participate in any clinical courses to keep up to date with clinical changes

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • basic numeracy and literacy skills
  • Evidence of experience of HCA role within NHS

Desirable

  • Evidence of Experience of HCA role within primary care

Experience

Essential

  • working knowledge of NHS clinical systems
  • Evidence of experience of HCA role within NHS
  • Phlebotomy skills

Desirable

  • working knowledge of SystmOne
  • Evidence of experience of HCA role within primary care

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Flexible, reliable and responsive to change
  • Willingness to undergo education/ training for both practice and service needs
  • Ability to assist others with the delivery of care e.g. assisting in minor surgery
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • basic numeracy and literacy skills
  • Evidence of experience of HCA role within NHS

Desirable

  • Evidence of Experience of HCA role within primary care

Experience

Essential

  • working knowledge of NHS clinical systems
  • Evidence of experience of HCA role within NHS
  • Phlebotomy skills

Desirable

  • working knowledge of SystmOne
  • Evidence of experience of HCA role within primary care

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Flexible, reliable and responsive to change
  • Willingness to undergo education/ training for both practice and service needs
  • Ability to assist others with the delivery of care e.g. assisting in minor surgery

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

Burngreave Surgery

Address

Burngreave Surgery

5 Burngreave Road

Sheffield

S3 9DA


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Burngreave Surgery

Address

Burngreave Surgery

5 Burngreave Road

Sheffield

S3 9DA


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Mrs Lisa Platts

lisa.platts@nhs.net

01142725619

Details

Date posted

22 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.04 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4965-25-0001

Job locations

Burngreave Surgery

5 Burngreave Road

Sheffield

S3 9DA


Sheffield Medical Centre

21 Spital Street

Sheffield

S3 9LB


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