Health Care Assistant

Integrated Care System; Farnham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Farnham is seeking a motivated and compassionate Health Care Assistant to join their nursing team. Responsibilities include performing clinical tasks such as blood pressure measurement, vaccinations, and assisting in minor surgery. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and relevant healthcare qualifications. This role is aimed at providing high-quality patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confident, professional, and compassionate at all times.
• Understanding of clinical coding.

Responsibilities

• Work under supervision of practice nurse team leader.
• Undertake tasks delegated by the team leader.
• Collaborate with the general practice team to meet patients' needs.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Phlebotomy

Computer literacy

Compassionate care

Education

GCSE grades A-C in English and Maths

HCA Certificate

Care Certificate

Tools

EMIS Web

Job description

We are looking to recruit a motivated, caring, and enthusiastic Health Care Assistant with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to join our friendly and supportive nursing team.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job, including clinical skills such as:

1. Blood pressure measurement
2. Pulse rate and rhythm assessment
3. Temperature measurement
4. Height, weight, and body mass index calculation
5. Venepuncture
6. ECG
7. Stitch removal
8. Shingles and pneumonia vaccinations
9. Assist in minor surgery and coil clinics
10. Chronic disease health checks
11. INR clinic duties
12. Adult and child flu vaccinations

About us

Farnham Park Health Group serves a population of 17,500 patients. We have a highly skilled, friendly nursing team that works closely with other clinicians within the practice. Our aim is to provide personalised, proactive, responsive, high-quality clinical and patient care. We treat everyone with compassion and respect in a warm, welcoming environment. We value continuity and have a skilled, friendly, and professional team.

We strive for excellence, promote innovation, and value the importance of communication and learning.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work under the indirect supervision of the practice nurse team leader, practice nurses, and GPs, undertaking tasks delegated by the team leader. They will collaborate with the general practice team to meet patients' needs, following policies, protocols, and procedures.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, be confident, professional, and compassionate at all times. Computer literacy, GCSE grades A-C in English and Maths. HCA Certificate.
• Qualified in phlebotomy.
• Care Certificate.
• Knowledge of EMIS Web and general practice, understanding of clinical coding.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to check for any criminal convictions.