Job summary If you get a buzz from talking with people, supporting them to manage their own health and wellbeing then you might be the right person to join our nurse and healthcare team.Our healthcare assistants play a vital role in the practice by supporting patients with long term health conditions.
They work alongside the practice nurse team to carry out annual checks and help people understand more about their conditions.
They also provide support to some of the most vulnerable patient groups including the housebound elderly and those with learning disabilities.Our healthcare assistants build long term relationships with our pateints, taking an active interest in their care.
They offer support when patients may be worried or anxious and always try their hardest to find the best option available.
Main duties of the job The following are the core responsibilities of the HealthcareAssistant:Undertake new patient health checksSupport the Practice Nurse withhealth promotion programmesCarry out baseline observations suchas pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recordingfindings accuratelyFacilitate routine and 24-hour BPmonitoring, advising patients accordinglyUndertake wound care, dressings andother clinical tasks as requiredSupport the Practice Nurse with themanagement of chronic disease clinicsUndertakehome visits to carry outvenepuncture and /or chronic disease data gathering.Carry out BMI checks as directedAct as a chaperone as requiredUndertake venepunctureWhen trained, administer fluvaccinations, B12, pneumococcal and shinglesCarry out ECGs as requestedEnsure specimens are recorded andready for onward transportationProvide support during minoroperations or contraceptive clinics as requiredEnsure all clinical rooms areadequately stocked and prepared for each sessionEnsure fridges are cleaned routinelyin accordance with extant guidanceEnsure clinical waste is removed fromclinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisationsIPC policyDeliver opportunistic healthpromotion where appropriate About us Our Nurse and Healthcare team has a strong team identity and really support each other through out the working week.
They are led by an experienced Practice Nurse who takes great pride in supporting and developing the team.
We ensure that the team gets time together daily to catch up and take breaks together.We are a thriving practice with 14,000+ patients.
You will be supported by a fantastic team including an experienced practice manager, operations manager, a patient services manager, 5 partners, 5 salaried and 1 retainer GPs, a strong and skilled nursing team, pharmacy team and mental health team and experienced frontline administrative staff.
Job description Job responsibilities Successful candidates will be empathetic and able to make connections with patients from many different backgrounds.
We are looking for people who make the most of every contact with patients and who take the time to solve problems if they arise.Experience of working with patients and with SystmOne (clinical system) would be an advantage but is not essential.We are fairly flexible with regards to hours and welcome applications from those looking for between 30 to hours per week.
We will work with the best candidate(s) to agree the right working patterns but we would prefer Monday to form part of the working week.
You must be able to drive in order to carry out home visits.We welcome anyone wanting an informal conversation to explore this opportunity before committing to an application.
Person Specification Experience Essential Key skills needed for this role: Experience working with the general public.
Effective communication - Able to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population Empathy & understanding - Able to appreciate how people are feeling and respond appropriately.
Computer literacy - Able to work with computer systems and extract the relevant information Organisation - Able to organise, schedule and allocate work to meet deadlines Teamwork and interpersonal skills - Able to integrate into a multi-disciplinary team Problem solving - Able to solve problems using own initiative Diligence - Able to remain focused, identify errors and correct them Completer / Finisher - Able to get the job done Desirable Experience of working in primary care or a GP practice would be beneficial but we focus on recruitment for patient skills rather than sector experience.
Experience of using S1.
Qualifications Essential Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level Previous completion of the HCA Care Certificate Phlebotomy certification Desirable Vaccination certification