Job summary
Montague Medical Practice, in Goole, East Yorkshire, is seeking a compassionate and proactive Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to support
the delivery of high-quality patient care within our busy GP surgery.Working
under the direct supervision of the senior practice nurse and strictly in
accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare
assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery
of prescribed programmes of patient care
Main duties of the job
Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual
ECG recording
Phlebotomy
Management of wound care
Working under a PSD to deliver vaccinations such as B12, Pneumo, Shingles, Flu
Management of Long Term Conditions
Chaperoning duties
Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by
GPs/nurses
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
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
Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how
it can be promoted
Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs
related to health and well-being
About us
Montague Medical Practice provides services to a registered
population of approximately 8500 patients, in the town of Goole and surrounding
areas. The practice is managed by SSP Health, the biggest provider of GP
services in the North, we are proud to have over 40 practices all rated as
Outstanding or Good and we are committed to continually improving the quality
of patient services whilst meeting SSP Healths contractual obligations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Phlebotomy (taking blood samples)
- Blood pressure checks
- ECGs
- NHS Health Checks
- Routine health screening
- Chronic disease monitoring support
- Wound care & dressings
- Administering B12 injections, Shingles, Pneumococcal and flu vaccinations (if appropriately trained)
- Assisting with minor surgery and clinics
- Maintaining clinical equipment and stock
- Updating patient records accurately on the clinical system
- Supporting the nursing team and GPs as required
- Promoting health education and wellbeing
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Phlebotomy (taking blood samples)
- Blood pressure checks
- ECGs
- NHS Health Checks
- Routine health screening
- Chronic disease monitoring support
- Wound care & dressings
- Administering B12 injections, Shingles, Pneumococcal and flu vaccinations (if appropriately trained)
- Assisting with minor surgery and clinics
- Maintaining clinical equipment and stock
- Updating patient records accurately on the clinical system
- Supporting the nursing team and GPs as required
- Promoting health education and wellbeing
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent qualification)
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a General Practice or Primary Care setting
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate, patient-focused approach
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Good organisational and time-management skills
- IT skills and ability to use clinical systems (training provided)
- Commitment to patient confidentiality and data protection
- Commitment to undertake additional training to meet the requirements of the role of a Healthcare Assistant in General Practice
Desirable
- Phlebotomy, ECG, and vaccination experience.
- Understanding of infection control, health and safety, and safeguarding procedures
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent qualification)
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a General Practice or Primary Care setting
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate, patient-focused approach
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Good organisational and time-management skills
- IT skills and ability to use clinical systems (training provided)
- Commitment to patient confidentiality and data protection
- Commitment to undertake additional training to meet the requirements of the role of a Healthcare Assistant in General Practice
Desirable
- Phlebotomy, ECG, and vaccination experience.
- Understanding of infection control, health and safety, and safeguarding procedures
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.
