Health Care Assistant

Smiley & Co, Ltd.; London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a dedicated Health Care Assistant for a fixed-term contract covering maternity leave. The role entails managing patient care, performing clinical tasks, and supporting the healthcare team in a collaborative environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate essential clinical skills, empathy, and a commitment to patient wellbeing within a vibrant team, dedicated to excellence in community health services.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Clinical leadership opportunities

Support for staff wellbeing

Social and team-building events

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• At least 1 year's recent experience in Primary Care.
• Good standard of literacy and numeracy.
• Willingness for further training.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of care management to the practice population.
• Perform tasks including phlebotomy and blood pressure monitoring.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Empathy

Literacy

Numeracy

Education

Care Certificate

Job description

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Location: London

Salary: £24,000 to £27,000 per year (Depending upon experience)

Job Type: Fixed Term Contract, 1 year Maternity Cover

Our client is a dynamic, multi-award-winning teaching Partnership, serving patients in the community for more than 30 years, in the Woodberry Wetlands region looking after circa 12,000 patients.

The Role

The post holder is responsible for the delivery of care management to the whole practice population and will undertake tasks and duties delegated by the GPs and practice nurse team. They will work collaboratively within the practice team to meet the needs of patients and supporting the delivery of policy and procedures. They will work collaboratively within the practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures.

Main Duties

You will work within your scope of clinical practice and:

Undertake, record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training including:

• Phlebotomy
• Taking and monitoring blood pressures
• New patient and NHS health checks
• Weight management
• Ear syringing
• Basic wound care
• Administration of influenza/pneumococcal vaccines/B12's
• Spirometry
• Long term condition reviews
• Health promotion Home visiting
• Chaperoning duties
• Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions
• Give accurate Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team
• Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes
• Ensure the clinical computer system is kept up to date with accurate details recorded
• Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice
• Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports
• Monitor the vaccine/cold chain storage and record information in accordance with practice policy
• Attend and participate in Practice meetings as required
• Assist with the recall system
• Assist in seasonal and special projects e.g. flu campaign as required
• Assist with vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation as require
• Demonstrate sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment
• Communicate effectively with other team members
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating
• Recognise people's needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly
• Apply practice policies, standards and guidance
• Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work
• Participate in audit where appropriate
  
  

Essential

Skills and Qualifications

• At least 1 year's recent experience of working in Primary Care
• Good standard of literacy and numeracy
• Willingness to undertake further training/ qualification
• Clinical skills – including phlebotomy, taking and monitoring blood pressures and new patient health checks
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of the needs of the patient and the role of the HCA.
• Ability to deal tactfully and empathetically with distressed or anxious patients and carers
  
  

Desirable

• Minimum of 2 years' experience of working in a primary care environment
• Care Certificate
• Evidence of continuing personal and professional development
  
  

Benefits

• Highly competitive remuneration
• Flexible working supported.
• Clinical leadership opportunities.
• A large friendly team.
• *Weekly clinical team meetings*, monthly nurses/HCA meetings, quarterly full staff practice meetings.
• Opportunities to get involved in teaching.
• A strong ethos of *supporting staff wellbeing*; regular social and team building events, away days and parties. Any excuse to celebrate.
• Car *parking.*. Eateries and coffee shops nearby, reservoir with swimming
• Cycle to work scheme.
  
  

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

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  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

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