Nhs Health Care Assistant

2 weeks ago

Wigan, United Kingdom Grasmere Surgery Full time

This job advert is for a Health Care Assistant working in a General Practice Surgery **only.**

**Salary - depending on experience**

**20hrs per week - Mon to Fri - 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm**

**Job Summary**

Grasmere Surgery is looking for a dynamic and dedicated GP Practice Healthcare Assistant to join our busy Practice and Clinical Team w**ith at least 6 months experience working as a Health Care Assistant.**

**Main duties of the job**

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.

The Healthcare Assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education.

**About us**

Our successful, high achieving and innovative Surgery is offering you the opportunity to work with us.

We are looking for an experienced Healthcare Assistant to join us working in a busy general practice as part of our dedicated clinical team along with friendly and supportive Clinical and administrative staff.

We have approximately eight thousand patients.
- Friendly practice team working cohesively to deliver high-quality services.
- Consistent high achievement of clinical indicators.
- High patient satisfaction rates.
- Dedicated to high-quality patient care.
- Excellent clinical, managerial, and administrative support.

**Subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Check and 2 suitable references.**

**UK Registration**
- Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers Website.

**NHS Pension Scheme**:
**- This advert may close at any time if there are enough suitable applicants and is advertised elsewhere.**

**Job description**

**Duties and responsibilities include**:

- New patient health checks.
- Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes.
- Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, and pulse rate and record findings accurately.
- Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics.
- Act as a chaperone as required.
- Undertake venepuncture.
- Administer vaccinations.
- Carry out ECGs as requested.
- Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation.
- Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session.
- Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely by extant guidance.
- Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins are replaced by the practice IPC policy.
- Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate.

**Person Specification**

**Experience**

**Essential**
- 6 months experience of working in a General Practice.
- Experience working with the public as a Health Care Assistant

**Skills**

**Essential**
- Good communication skills (written and oral)
- Time management and the ability to work within a fast-paced environment
- Ability to remain calm when working under pressure
- Good IT skills

**Desirable**
- Knowledge of Systm 1

**Qualifications**

**Essential**
- Healthcare Qualification (Level 2) or working towards gaining an equivalent level
- Phlebotomy Certification

**Desirable**
- Healthcare Qualification (Level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining an equivalent level

**Other Tasks will include**:

- Clean and sterilise equipment
- Ordering of stock
- Participation in administrative systems in the Practice
- At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records
- A duty to advise senior clinicians of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks
- Attend and participate in any Practice Meetings when required
- Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post

**Confidentiality**:
While seeking treatments, patients entrust us with or allow us to gather sensitive information about their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.

In the performance of the duties outlined in the Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is regarded as strictly confidential.

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons by the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

**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, the Staff Handbook, and the Practice Infection Control Policy, this will include:

- Using personal securit

  • Night Care Assistant

    1 week ago

    Wigan, United Kingdom Ashwood Residential Care Home Full time

    A night care assistant 18+ with NVQ level 2 in Health & Social Care is required. Must have previous experience. Two nights per week to include weekends. Duties include: To carry out regular checks on the building. To carry out regular hourly or half hourly checks depending on individual cases. To answer emergency buzzers, assess and deal with the situation...

  • Senior Care Assistant

    1 week ago

    Wigan, United Kingdom Diamond Care Homes Group - Primrose Villa Care Home Full time

    Experienced, kind, caring, and patient Senior Care Assistant required for well established and well regarded residential care home in Wigan. Experience of supporting people living with dementia is essential. Exprience of administering medication and leading a shift would be advantagous although training will be provided and those with career ambitions will...

  • Senior Care Assistant

    1 week ago

    Wigan, United Kingdom Diamond Care Homes Group - Primrose Villa Care Home Full time

    Experienced, kind, caring, and patient Night Senior Care Assistant required for well established and well regarded residential care home in Wigan. NVQ qualified. Experience of supporting people living with dementia is essential. Experience of administering medication and leading a shift. You will be supported with personal development training. Good...

  • Education Mental Health Practitioner

    1 day ago

    Wigan, United Kingdom Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Bolton and Wigan CAMHS have an exciting opportunity to join their Mental Health support teams in schools and colleges as Trainee EMHPs who on completion of the training will progress to a band 5 qualified EMHP. Roles are available in both the Wigan and Bolton team and this will be discussed further at the interview stage. There will be 4 training roles...

  • Health Records Assistant

    4 days ago

    Wigan, United Kingdom Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A VERY PHYSICALLY DEMANDING ROLE AND REQUIRES THE CANDIDATE TO FILE, MOVE AND HANDLE LARGE QUANTITIES OF HEALTH RECORDS We are currently recruiting a motivated, enthusiastic individual who possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to work effectively within a team. You must have knowledge of general...

  • Care Assistant

    Found in: Talent UK C2 - 2 weeks ago

    Wigan, United Kingdom Complete Care Amegreen Full time

    Company DescriptionLocation(s): WiganPay Rate: £11.75 - £12Shifts Available: Days & NightsAccess to vehicle required: YesWhat we offerComplete Care Amegreen is part of City & County Healthcare Group. You’ll have access to all the resources, career pathways, benefits, investments, opportunities, and security that being part of City & County Healthcare...

  • Care Assistant

    7 days ago

    Wigan, United Kingdom Quality Care Services Full time

    **Reference**: REF1074M **Location**: Wigan **Salary**: £10.42 - £12.00 **Advantage Healthcare Limited**: **Wigan**: **Company Description**:** Location(s)**: Wigan **Pay Rate**: £10.42 - £12.00 **Shifts Available**: Days & Nights **Access to vehicle required**:Yes **What we offer** Advantage Healthcare is part of City & County Healthcare Group....

  • Care Assistant

    Found in: Talent UK C2 - 2 weeks ago

    Wigan, United Kingdom Complete Care Amegreen Full time

    Company Description Location(s):  Wigan Pay Rate:  £11.75 - £12 Shifts Available:  Days & Nights Access to vehicle required:  Yes What we offer Complete Care Amegreen is part of City & County Healthcare Group. You’ll have access to all the resources, career pathways, benefits, investments, opportunities, and security that being part...

  • Female Complex Care Worker

    2 days ago

    Wigan, United Kingdom Bespoke Health & Social Care Full time

    Female Complex Care WorkerApplication Deadline: 31 May 2024Department: Complex Care NorthEmployment Type: Zero HoursLocation: WiganCompensation: £13.90 / hourDescription Pay rate: £13.50 (weekly pay) Shift Pattern: Bank shifts: Days, sleeping nights and weekends. Flexibility ideal. Location: WiganRequirements: UK driver's license & own vehicleBespoke...

  • Health Records Assistant

    4 days ago

    Wigan, United Kingdom Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A VERY PHYSICALLY DEMANDING ROLE AND REQUIRES THE CANDIDATE TO FILE, MOVE AND HANDLE LARGE QUANTITIES OF HEALTH RECORDS We are currently recruiting a motivated, enthusiastic individual who possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to work effectively within a team. You must have knowledge of general...

  • Health Outreach and Inclusion Worker

    1 day ago

    Wigan, United Kingdom Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Health Outreach and Inclusion Worker for the Health Outreach and Inclusion Service (Monday to Friday between 0900-1700). This is a permanent part time post (30 hours). - To undertake delegated duties that facilitate clients journey through the service from referral to discharge. - To assist in...

  • Residential Care Worker

    4 days ago

    Wigan, United Kingdom Future Focused Care Full time

    **Competitive salary** We are seeking to appoint qualified and experienced Residential Care Workers to work on a full time basis in our residential children’s care home in Wigan. Future Focused Care aims to ensure that its most vulnerable children's needs are met and their life chances are maximised to enable them to achieve their full potential. As a...

  • Healthcare Assistant

    4 days ago

    Wigan, United Kingdom Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Swinley Ward is a busy, fast paced, acute Surgical assessment ward. We are looking to recruit a full or part time Health Care Assistant with experience in the hospital setting with the potential possibility of developing to a Band 3 HCA on completion of training. The Healthcare Assistant will work as part of the ward team with supervision of registered...

  • Mental Health Practitioner

    Found in: Talent UK C2 - 4 days ago

    Wigan, United Kingdom Greater Manchester Mental Health Full time

    Job overview *** Applicants must have EMHP and CYPWP qualifications to apply *** This is an exciting opportunity to work in Children's and Young Peoples (CYP) Mental Health sector. You will play an important part in a forward-thinking service delivering interventions into schools within the Wigan borough as part of the mental health support team in...

  • Healthcare Assistant

    Found in: beBee S GB - 6 days ago

    Wigan, United Kingdom Komplex Care Full time

    We are looking for Bank Care Assistants within the Wigan, Leigh area !Pay rate: £11.00 to £13.00 depending on experienceShifts: This would be on a bank basis and thorughout the school holidays (Must be flexible)Full UK Driving Licence is essential or must live close to/within WN7 areaWho Are Komplex Care? Komplex Care specialises in offering at-home care...

  • Associate Practitioner

    Found in: Talent UK C2 - 2 weeks ago

    Wigan, United Kingdom Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary Applications are invited from motivated, dynamic and conscientious individuals who want to work in a fast paced laboratory delivering a wide range of diagnostic tests. You must be able to work accurately and communicate well, have excellent time management skills and a strong commitment to a high quality service. You will provide skilled...

  • Mental Health Practitioner

    3 weeks ago

    Wigan, United Kingdom Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    This is an exciting opportunity to work in Children's and Young Peoples (CYP) Mental Health sector. You will play an important part in a forward-thinking service delivering interventions into schools within the Wigan borough as part of the mental health support team in schools. The post holder will be responsible for delivering interventions within a Mental...

  • Mental Health Practitioner

    4 days ago

    Wigan, United Kingdom Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    This is an exciting opportunity to work in Children's and Young Peoples (CYP) Mental Health sector. You will play an important part in a forward-thinking service delivering interventions into schools within the Wigan borough as part of the mental health support team in schools. The post holder will be responsible for delivering interventions within a Mental...

  • Specialist - Older Adult Mental Health Services

    3 days ago

    Wigan, United Kingdom Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    GMMH are looking to appoint to the Wigan Later Life and Memory Service. This is a new re-configured post and replaces the existing Specialty Doctor post covering LLAMS Services. This enables the post-holder to work at a more senior level with support from Consultant Psychiatrist and having their own case load. The service’s primary aim is to meet the...

  • Education Mental Health Practitioner

    4 days ago

    Wigan, United Kingdom Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Wigan Mental Health Support Team (MHST) in schools is designed to help meet the mental health needs of children and young people in education settings. Wigan MHST is made up of senior clinicians and higher-level therapists, and Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs). The Education Mental Health Practitioner or Children and Young People Wellbeing...