Job summary
MIAA Solutions are advertising the above position on behalf ofThe
Helsby and Elton Practice (Elton and Frodsham PCN)
The Practice require a HCA to cover a period of planned absence for 3-6 months for 2 mornings per week phlebotomy (2 sessions 10 hours) £11.80 per hour. To start asap
Please note we may close the advert early if enough interest is expressed prior to the closing date
Main duties of the job
Job Summary:
Working
under the direct supervision of the Practice Nurse team and in accordance with
Practice guidelines and protocols, the Healthcare Assistant will assist the
Practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes
of patient care.
Duties and
Responsibilities:
Phlebotomy
ECG recording
Chaperoning duties
Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by
GPs/Nurses
Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment
Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
Surgical equipment re-stocking and stock rotation
Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms
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
About us
Helsby and Elton Practice is an established practice of c10,000 patients from a diverse range of social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Our team currently consists of 5 GP Partners, 1 salaried GP, 3 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, 2 Practice Nurses, 1 GP Assistant and 1 Healthcare Assistant, as well as a bank of reception and admin staff who are committed to patient care. We welcome any questions about the practice and the advertised role.
On site free parking
High QoF achievement
Training practice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Health & Safety:
The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:
- Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
- Reporting potential risks identified
- Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines
- Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
Quality:
The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:
- Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
- Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
- Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance
- Effectively manage own time, workload and resources
Communication:
The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:
- Communicate effectively with other team members
- Communicate effectively with patients and carers
- Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly
Contribution to the Implementation of Services:
The post-holder will:
- Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance
- Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work
Job description
Job responsibilities
Health & Safety:
The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:
- Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
- Reporting potential risks identified
- Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines
- Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
Quality:
The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:
- Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
- Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
- Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance
- Effectively manage own time, workload and resources
Communication:
The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:
- Communicate effectively with other team members
- Communicate effectively with patients and carers
- Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly
Contribution to the Implementation of Services:
The post-holder will:
- Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance
- Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- Current or previous HCA Experience preferred
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- Current or previous HCA Experience preferred
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.
