Job summary We are looking for a Healthcare Assistant up to 35 hours per week to work with our friendly and supportive team at Stonyhill Medical PracticeNHS experience preferred but training will be given Main duties of the job Working under the direct supervision of the Nurse lead and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.
About us We are a 6 Partner GP Practice working from South Shore Primary Care Cente.We are a friendly and supportive team.
Job description Job responsibilities Duties andResponsibilities:Newpatient health checksECGrecordingPhlebotomyChaperoning dutiesProcessing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/NursesVaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recordingStock rotationClearing and re-stocking consulting roomsAssisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health andwell-beingUndertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that havebeen delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individualHelping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can bepromotedAssisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related tohealth and well-beingAdminister influenza vaccinations to adults under a PSDAdminister pneumococcal injectionsAdminister B12 injectionsNHS health checksSmoking cessation adviceConfidentiality:In thecourse of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather,sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters.
They do so in confidence and have the rightto expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.In theperformance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder mayhave 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 abusiness organisation.
All suchinformation from any source is to regarded as strictly confidential.Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcareworkers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorisedpersons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating toconfidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.Health& Safety:The post-holder will assist in promoting andmaintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in thePractice Health & Safety Policy, to include:Usingpersonal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelinesIdentifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking suchactivities in a way that manages those risksMaking effective use of training to update knowledge and skillsUsingappropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy andsafe way and free from hazardsReporting potential risks identifiedEqualityand Diversity:The post-holder will support the equality,diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:Acting in a way that recognizes theimportance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistentwith Practice procedures and policies and current legislationRespecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carersand colleaguesBehaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, isnon-judgemental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities andrights.Personal/ProfessionalDevelopment:The post-holder will participate in anytraining programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, suchtraining to include: Participation in an annual individual performance review, includingtaking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/orprofessional developmentTaking responsibility for own development, learning and performance anddemonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar workQuality:The post-holder will strive to maintain qualitywithin the Practice, and will:Alertother team members to issues of quality and riskAssess own performance and take accountability for own actions, eitherdirectly or under supervisionContribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own andteam activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance theteams performanceWorkeffectively with the individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs Effectively manage own time, workload and resourcesCommunication: The post-holder should recognize the importanceof effective communication within the team and will strive to:Communicate effectively with other team membersCommunicate effectively with patients and carersRecognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication andrespond accordinglyContributionto the Implementation of Services:The post-holder will:ApplyPractice policies, standards and guidanceDiscuss with other members of the team how policies, standards andguidelines will affect own workParticipate in audit where appropriate Person Specification Qualifications Essential An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality Able to work under pressure and remain calm Flexible, adaptable and reliable Aware of own limitations Keen to develop skills NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent Maths & English GCSE Grade C or above, or equivalent Good interpersonal and communication skills Good organisational and time management skills Team player Adaptable to change Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Willingness to undergo education/training for both Practice and service needs Desirable Skills in carrying out clinical procedures as listed under Duties and Responsibilities in the HCA Job Description Working knowledge of Emis Web and Docman and clinical IT systems Experience Essential Experience of working in a health care setting Desirable Experience of working in a GP setting Experience of working as a Healthcare Assistant