Job summary We are seeking to employ an enthusiastic and committed HCAto join our Nursing Team in a busy town Practice.Part -time (16-26 hours)work patternTuesdayWednesday afternoonThursdayalternate Saturday mornings Main duties of the job Tosupport the practice nursing and administrative teams in the delivery ofclinical and administrative services, working as part of the practicemulti-disciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitledpatient population.
The Healthcare Assistant will deliver and assistclinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, healthpromotion and patient education while also supporting the administrative teamon an as-required basis.
About us Banbury Alliance PCN is a network of three partnership practices, serving 30,000+ patients in North Oxfordshire.
Hightown is the largest practice with a list size of 12,300 patients.
You will be working in the one practice, with the advantages that brings of getting to know everyone and quickly becoming very much part of the nursing team, integrated within our friendly, high-achieving, training practice.Our catchment area is the market town of Banbury and surrounding villages.
Banbury is a fast expanding area, with a recent, town-centre canal-side development.
It has excellent sporting and cultural facilities, transport links and schools (state and independent) and yet sits in an area of stunning, accessible countryside.We are a team-orientated, patient-focused, training practice with a strong, multi-disciplinary team, GP trainees and a largely appreciative patient population.We are looking for a qualified Healthcare Assistant to join the nursing team working at Hightown Surgery.Our Healthcare Assistant should have general practice experience and a breath of knowledge.
They will work independently under the leadership of registered nurses and be part of our highly valued, supportive team of nurses and HCA's.
Job description Job responsibilities The information below gives an indication of the scope of role.We welcome informal visits.
Please contact us if that would be of interest to you.Thefollowing are the core responsibilities of the Healthcare Assistant.
There maybe, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependentupon factors such as workload and staffing levels:Undertake new patient health checksSupport the Practice Nurse with healthpromotion programmesCarry out baseline observations such aspulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findingsaccuratelyFacilitate routine and 24-hour BPmonitoring, advising patients accordinglyUndertake wound care, dressings andother clinical tasks as requiredSupport the Practice Nurse with themanagement of chronic disease clinicsCarry out BMI checks as directedAct as a chaperone as requiredWhen trained, undertake venepunctureWhen trained, administer fluvaccinationsCarry out ECGs as requestedEnsure specimens are recorded and readyfor onward transportationProvide support during minor operationsas requiredEnsure all clinical rooms are adequatelystocked and prepared for each sessionEnsure fridges are cleaned routinely inaccordance with extant guidanceEnsure clinical waste is removed fromclinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisationsIPC policyDeliveropportunistic health promotion where appropriate Participate in practice audit asdirected by the audit leadParticipate in local initiatives to enhanceservice delivery and patient careSupport and participate in sharedlearning within the organisationComplete opening and closing proceduresin accordance with the duty rota Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualifications appropriate to the role.
eg Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level Previous completion of the HCA Care Certificate Care Certificate Desirable Phlebotomy certification Vaccination certification Ability to record accurate clinical notes New patient medicals, including height, weight, BP, pulse Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Experience Desirable Experience working in a GP practice.