Health Care Assistant

Found in: Talent UK C2 - 2 weeks ago


South Brent, United Kingdom SOUTH BRENT HEALTH CENTRE Full time

Job summary

Job Summary:

This role is an exciting opportunity to join our small Nursing Team for hours per week working Wednesday Friday Mornings with once monthly extendedaccess sessions on a Wednesday evening running 18:00-20:00.

The role comprises of face-to-face clinical time as well as managing thestock of vaccines and completing the PPA return monthly on behalf of the HealthCentre.

Annual Leave starts at 25 days per year plus bank holidays (pro rata)and increases dependent on long service.

The hourly rate is £ which is reviewed annually.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role include working in the treatment room and actioning/recording:

Urinalysisand preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory Blood Pressure Pulse rate and rhythm Temperature Height and Weight Venepuncure ECG Basic Dressings Ear Irrigation INR Star NHS Health Checks LD and SMI Monitoring Chaperone when needed

This list is not exhaustive.

About us

About South Brent Health Centre:

South Brent Health centre has a patient population of just under 6,000patients. With 4 GP Partners, 2 Salaried GPs, a Nursing Team comprising of 5individuals, a small Management Team of 3 and a joint Reception and Admin teamof 9.

The Surgery is part of the South Dartmoor and Totnes Primary CareNetwork meaning with work closely with four local surgeries.

We pride ourselves on being a friendly and caring place to work with anopen-door policy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached the full Job Descrption for the role. The role comprises of duties in the treatment room; processing information and recording information appropriatley and well as some extra duties which can chnage dependent on the time of year flu season.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience in NHS or GP surgery Experience of dealing with the public/patients Competency in venepuncture and BP

Desirable

Performing Phlebotomy in Primary Care Dressings / wound care / suture and staple removal

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Demonstrates a basic understanding of the needs of the patient and the role of the HCA An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense Ability to communicate effectively Ability to deal tactfully and empathetically with distressed or anxious patients Ability to work within a team and on own Ability to work to scheduled timelines Be able to prioritise own workload

Desirable

Ability to handle simple medical equipment ECG machine Competent in basic health care assistant duties Computer & IT skills Able and willing to teach others

Qualifications

Essential

Willingness to undertake appropriate training required for the role Willingness to undertake further education/training

Desirable

NVQ Level 2/3 or QCF Diploma Level 2 or 3 health care GCSE Grade A-C English and mathematics

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