Health Care Assistant

2 weeks ago


Melksham, United Kingdom Giffords Surgery Full time

We are seeking an experienced Health Care Assistant with experience working in General Practice or Secondary Care. You will work collaboratively with the wider multi disciplinary practice team to meet the needs of patients and supporting the delivery of policies and procedures.

If you are looking for a new challenge where you see and support patients with their healthcare needs as an integral part of a GP practice then this role is for you.

Giffords Surgery is a VIBRANT, SUCCESSFUL & SUPPORTIVE PRACTICE.

Would you like and employer that.........
- Is invested in looking after its staff and loves to help people develop?
- Believes communication is key. Meets daily for all staff 9 am huddle and mid-morning coffee?
- Is passionate and supportive to its staff and patients?

Then look no further, GIFFORDS Surgery could be for you

**Main duties of the job**

To provide the highest standards of care for patients and to provide assistance to the General Practitioners, Partners and wider Practice Team.

**Job summary**

The post holder works under indirect supervision of the Nurse Manager and undertakes tasks and duties delegated by the GPs, Nurse Manager or a suitably qualified regulated professional. Working collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, following policy and procedures.

**Main duties of the job**

Undertake, record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training. Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory.

Measuring and recording following physiological measurements in routine presentations. Blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature, height, weight, body mass index (BMI), Venepuncture, and ECG's

Act as Chaperone for GPs and other clinical staff. Carry out Covid, B12, Flu, Prostate, Shingles and Pneumococcal vaccinations after appropriate training

Wound management and dressings, INR testing and dosing after appropriate training and supervision.

Any other clinical duties that you are required to undertake either on a temporary or permanent basis after the appropriate training is provided.

Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions. Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted

Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence.

Assist with minor surgery / IUD fitting clinics, re-stocking of clinical rooms, carry out NHS Healthchecks, carry out memory assessment clinics after appropriate training along with carrying out annual long term condition reviews.

**Skills and Experience**

Good written and verbal skills,

Good time management & organisation skills

Ability to work under pressure.

Flexibility and willingness to accept additional responsibilities,

Accurate data recording and computer literate.

**Overview of your organisation**
- 14,500 patient population in the market town of Melksham, Wiltshire.
- Our local PCN consists of three GP practices: Bradford on Avon & Melksham Health Partnership, Giffords Surgery and Spa Medical Practice together we cover a population of c.48,000 residents across the towns of Bradford on Avon and Melksham
- Innovative and efficient same day appointment care navigation and hub triage system - offering online, phone and F2F contacts.
- Majority of patient requests and queries submitted through our highly successful new econsult online platform.
- Purpose built spacious modern surgery with plenty of parking, 20 mins from Bath.
- Large multi-disciplinary team including GPs, ANPs, Mental Health Specialist Nurse Paramedics, Clinical Pharmacists, GP Assistants, First Contact Physiotherapists, Social Prescribers, a dedicated Older Persons Nursing team, GP and PA trainees.
- We pride ourselves on being forward thinking and diverse in our approach to patient care.

Shift pattern: 30 hours across Mon to Fri (**one late shift working to 8pm**). Some flexibility can be offered.

If you are interested in becoming a member of our amazing and friendly team, please feel free to contact us to discuss or better still visit us and meet the team.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Expected hours: 30 per week

**Experience**:

- NHS GP practice or secondary care: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person


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