We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our team of professionals at The Light Surgery in Leeds.
The HCA will play an important role in the future of the service and will be part of a wider team, who can be agile, innovative, and future focused.
This is a part-time job; hours and days will be discussed and agreed during the interview.
The successful candidate will work under the indirect supervision of the Nursing Lead, delivering high standard care in a safe environment that meets the patients' needs, whilst maintaining privacy and dignity.
The Healthcare Assistant will work as part of the MDT alongside a team of GPs, Nurse Practitioners and other HCAs; to support the smooth running of the Primary Care service, aiding the clinical team and providing advice and care to patients whilst developing new skills.
Ideally the successful candidate will have previous Healthcare Assistant experience.
A job description for the role is also attached The job holder will have to (among others): Work with nursing and medical teams in providing a proactive management of patients with chronic disease according to local strategies Support the nursing team in Healthcare Assistant duties such as dressings and clinical observations Conduct new patient and NHS health checks Participate in the development and implementation of service/CCG guidelines and protocols.
Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory Measure and record the following physiological measurements in routine presentations: blood pressure pulse rate and rhythm temperature height and weight - body mass index venepuncture ECG glucose tolerance test peak flow readings inhaler technique spirometry Undertake spirometry under indirect supervision Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions Ensure clinical rooms are appropriately stocked and ready for use at the start/end of the working day Assist regulated professional while patients undergoing minor surgery Assist with LARC fitting as required Undertake dressing procedures following local recommendations and using aseptic techniques Plan, develop and implement health promotion activities as appropriate e.g.
smoking, exercise and diet Assess patients readiness to change and provide motivational support as appropriate in cases of smoking, obesity and healthy living for older people Administer the influenza, shingles and pneumococcal vaccine under indirect supervision of a regulated professional, ensuring PSD's are obtained and used for each patient Therefore, the successful candidate must: NVQ level 1 Healthcare qualification Appropriate Venepuncture Training (if you apply as a Phlebotomist) Have some experience in minor illness Act as a mentor for other clinical staff as required Act as an ambassador for the organisation Work productively in a high pressured environment About The Light Surgery : https://onemedicalgroup.co.uk/surgeries/the-light-surgery/ System used: SystemOne Why join us?
Our Benefits; NHS Pension with 20.6% Employer Contribution 25 days / 5 weeks / 200 hours annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata, if part-time) Extra days leave for work anniversary each year Enhanced Maternity; Maternity / Paternity Support; Adoption pay Family friendly employment policies Special and Significant Event Leave Participation in OMG's refer a friend scheme Continued personal and professional development 24/7 free access to an Employee Assistance Program run by awarding winning Health Assured Eye care scheme free eye test plus a contribution towards glasses Cycle to work scheme Access to NHS Discounts Working at OneMedical Group OneMedical Group is a family run organisation with our co-founders still involved in supporting our teams to be at their best.
We have an ambitious strategy and mission, one that is shared and supported by our whole Group.
The Group was started with the vision of delivering healthcare differently, and to make a real difference to the communities that we work with.
OneMedical Group is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants.
Throughout the recruitment process we want all candidates to be at their best.
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