Health Care Assistant

3 weeks ago

Totton, United Kingdom New Horizons Medical Partnership Full time

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Heath Care Assistant to join our forward thinking and friendly nursing team.

The successful applicant must be prepared to work at either of our two surgery sites, Totton Health Centre or Forest Gate Surgery, both based in Totton, Southampton.

This vacancy is for 24 hours per week; Working days: Monday, Thursday & Friday.

Main duties of the job

Reporting in the first instance to the Nursing Team Staff Lead, the successful candidate for this role will be expected to have an understanding of wound care and health promotion and be proficient in phlebotomy. NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social care is preferable or a Care Certificate, however, in-house training may be offered for the right candidate.

Being able to work flexibly, you should have excellent administrative and communication skills and the ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team. Good knowledge of Microsoft packages is advantageous.

Please see the Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

About us

We are a two-site partnership with a practice population of circa 24,000 patients.

Benefits applying to this post include: NHS Pension, 6 weeks holiday pro-rata, uniform and Simplyhealth membership (after successful completion of probationary period).

Informal practice visits are welcome.

Closing Date: Sunday 08 December 2024 ( Interviews are scheduled to be held week commencing Monday 09 December 2024, however, please do not delay applying for this vacancy as some interviews may be held prior to the closing date if suitable applications are received.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities to be undertaken by members of the nursing team are varied and will differ from time to time under the direction of the Lead Clinical Practitioner / Clinical Lead Practice Nurse / Partners / Practice Manager, dependent on current and evolving Practice workload and staffing levels:

Maintain patient confidentiality at all times To collect blood samples from patients as per practice policy To have an understanding of wound management and be able to undertake dressings and removal of sutures as deemed suitable by trained nurse on duty To undertake tasks such as ECGs, Dopplers, injection of B12, Pneumococcal and Influenza Vaccine once received appropriate training To undertake opportunistic screening such as BP, BMI, smoking status To undertake Health Care checks To encourage health promotion and lifestyle changes where appropriate To recognise signs of child and adult abuse and report to Lead Nurse To input information on the practice IT systems Ensure effective communication with others to enable the delivery of patient focused care To report any error or complaint in accordance with practice guidelines Any other tasks that may be deemed necessary from time to time and are appropriate to the training given/received in the role of Health Care Assistant To assist with Stock Control/Inventory for the Nursing Team Use NHS Systems in order to input data and support daily activities EMIS Web, Docman etc. (Training will be provided) To liaise with other members of NHMP staff as appropriate IT, Care Co-ordinators, GPs etc. To attend Team meetings To carry out any other tasks deemed suitable for the grade

This vacancy is for 24 hours per week; Working days: Monday, Thursday & Friday.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Able to deliver Health Care Services and care to the practice population Able to work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures Experience of facilitating effective communication between patients, members the primary health care team, secondary care and other associated healthcare agencies If no NVQ L3 in Health & Social Care or Care Certificate, willingness to undertake on the job training to ensure certification achieved within three months of commencing employment Ability to work independently as part of a large team Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to adapt to service needs whilst working in a busy environment Must be able to work within the rules governing patient confidentiality To be aware of the limitations within the Health Care Assistant role

Desirable

Good knowledge of Microsoft packages Experience of working in primary care Experience of working in a GP practice

Other Areas of Responsibility

Essential

Training; Personal/Professional Development; Confidentiality; Health & Safety; Equality & Diversity; Quality; Communication and contribution to the implementation of services.

Qualifications

Essential

Trained & experienced Phlebotomist - Proof of training required

Desirable

Qualified to NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or Care Certificate required

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