Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our team of professionals at The Light Surgery in Leeds. The HCA will play an important role in the future of the service and will be part of a wider team, who can be agile, innovative, and future focused.
This is a part-time job; hours and days will be discussed and agreed during the interview.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work under the indirect supervision of the Nursing Lead, delivering high standard care in a safe environment that meets the patients needs, whilst maintaining privacy and dignity.
The Healthcare Assistant will work as part of the MDT alongside a team of GPs, Nurse Practitioners and other HCAs; to support the smooth running of the Primary Care service, aiding the clinical team and providing advice and care to patients whilst developing new skills.
About us
OneMedical Groupwas founded in 2004 on the idea that there is a better way to care for communities. Our mission of 'Improving lives' is underpinned by our core values of 'Putting People First, Working Together for a Better Future'.
We are committed to NHS values and reducing health inequalities. OneMedical Group is a national award winning health and wellbeing company, working within the NHS, delivering high quality primary, urgent and community care.
We believe in delivering services that improve the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities and our focus is on services that help our patients and their families adopt and sustain healthy behaviours, that improve health and quality of life, and lead to better health outcomes.
OneMedicalGroup is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. Throughout the recruitment process we want all candidates to be able to be at their best. If you would like to discuss the support options available during the recruitment process please email: recruitment@onemedicalgroup.co.uk.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ideally the successful candidate will have previous Healthcare Assistant experience. A job description for the role is also attached
The job holder will have to (among others):
- Work with nursing and medical teams in providing a proactive management of patients with chronic disease according to local strategies
- Supportthe nursing team in Healthcare Assistant duties such as dressings and clinical observations
- Conduct new patient and NHS health checks
- Participate in the development and implementation of service/CCG guidelines and protocols.
- Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory
- Measureand record thefollowing physiological measurements in routine presentations:
- blood pressure
- pulse rate and rhythm
- temperature
- height and weight - body mass index
- venepuncture
- ECG
- glucose tolerance test
- peak flow readings
- inhaler technique
- spirometry
- Undertake spirometry under indirect supervision
- Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions
- Ensure clinical rooms are appropriately stocked and ready for use at the start/end of the working day
- Assist regulated professional while patients undergoing minor surgery
- Assist with LARC fitting as required
- Undertake dressing procedures following local recommendations and using aseptic techniques
- Plan, develop and implement health promotion activities as appropriate e.g. smoking, exercise and diet
- Assess patients readiness to change and provide motivational support as appropriate in cases of smoking, obesity and healthy living for older people
- Administer the influenza, shingles and pneumococcal vaccine under indirect supervision of a regulated professional, ensuring PSDs are obtained and used for each patient
System used: SystemOne
Why join us?
Our Benefits;
- NHS Pension with 20.6% Employer Contribution
- 25 days / 5 weeks / 200 hours annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata, if part-time)
- Extra days leave for work anniversary each year
- Enhanced Maternity;Maternity / Paternity Support;Adoption pay
- Family friendly employment policies
- Special and Significant Event Leave
- Participation in OMGs refer a friend scheme
- Continued personal and professional development
- 24/7 free access to an Employee Assistance Program run by awarding winning Health Assured
- Eye care scheme free eye test plus a contribution towards glasses
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to NHS Discounts
Note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ideally the successful candidate will have previous Healthcare Assistant experience. A job description for the role is also attached
The job holder will have to (among others):
- Work with nursing and medical teams in providing a proactive management of patients with chronic disease according to local strategies
- Supportthe nursing team in Healthcare Assistant duties such as dressings and clinical observations
- Conduct new patient and NHS health checks
- Participate in the development and implementation of service/CCG guidelines and protocols.
- Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory
- Measureand record thefollowing physiological measurements in routine presentations:
- blood pressure
- pulse rate and rhythm
- temperature
- height and weight - body mass index
- venepuncture
- ECG
- glucose tolerance test
- peak flow readings
- inhaler technique
- spirometry
- Undertake spirometry under indirect supervision
- Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions
- Ensure clinical rooms are appropriately stocked and ready for use at the start/end of the working day
- Assist regulated professional while patients undergoing minor surgery
- Assist with LARC fitting as required
- Undertake dressing procedures following local recommendations and using aseptic techniques
- Plan, develop and implement health promotion activities as appropriate e.g. smoking, exercise and diet
- Assess patients readiness to change and provide motivational support as appropriate in cases of smoking, obesity and healthy living for older people
- Administer the influenza, shingles and pneumococcal vaccine under indirect supervision of a regulated professional, ensuring PSDs are obtained and used for each patient
System used: SystemOne
Why join us?
Our Benefits;
- NHS Pension with 20.6% Employer Contribution
- 25 days / 5 weeks / 200 hours annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata, if part-time)
- Extra days leave for work anniversary each year
- Enhanced Maternity;Maternity / Paternity Support;Adoption pay
- Family friendly employment policies
- Special and Significant Event Leave
- Participation in OMGs refer a friend scheme
- Continued personal and professional development
- 24/7 free access to an Employee Assistance Program run by awarding winning Health Assured
- Eye care scheme free eye test plus a contribution towards glasses
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to NHS Discounts
Note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate Venepuncture Training (if you apply as a Phlebotomist)
Desirable
- Obtain a NVQ level 1 Healthcare qualification
Experience
Essential
- Have some experience in minor illness
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Act as a mentor for other clinical staff as required
- Act as an ambassador for the organisation
- Work productively in a high pressured environment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate Venepuncture Training (if you apply as a Phlebotomist)
Desirable
- Obtain a NVQ level 1 Healthcare qualification
Experience
Essential
- Have some experience in minor illness
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Act as a mentor for other clinical staff as required
- Act as an ambassador for the organisation
- Work productively in a high pressured environment
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).
