Health Care Assistant

NHS; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare practice in Newcastle-under-Lyme is seeking a committed Health Care Assistant to deliver patient care. This full-time position involves conducting health checks, managing clinical samples, and supporting the clinical team under supervision. Candidates should have a general education and experience in dealing with patients, with a willingness to learn and adapt. The role offers opportunities for training and professional development.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

NHS pension

Qualifications

• Qualifications in healthcare or a related field.
• Experience dealing with patients or the public.
• Willingness to develop clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient health checks and assist in clinical appointments.
• Perform ECG recording and monitor blood pressure.
• Assist in wound care and patient weight management.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Time management

Personal initiative

Education

General education (GCSEs) to grade C or above

National Vocational Qualification Level 2

Job description

Lyme Valley Practice is looking for someone with commitment and passion to provide a first-class service to our patients and to work within our friendly clinical team as a Health Care Assistant. This is a full time post of 17 hours to be worked are:

• Friday 12:30pm - 5:00pm

Interviews will be held at the end of November and beginning of December.

Main duties of the job

As a Health Care Assistant, you will be required toundertake patient health checks and a range of other clinical appointments.Further details are shown within the job description.

About us

Lyme Valley Practice isa traditional general practice located in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire.We offer a supportive working environment, NHS pension and are lookingfor someone with dedication and enthusiasm to join our friendly clinical teamas a Health Care Assistant.

Job responsibilities

The Health Care Assistant will work under the directsupervision of the Practice Nurse and strictly in accordance with specificpractice guidelines and protocols, the Health Care Assistant will assist thepractice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmesof patient care.

Duties and Responsibilities include

A range of health checks

ECG recording

Blood pressure monitoring

Wound care

Weight management

Processing and management of laboratory samplesrequested by GPs/Nurses

Summarising of paper records and read coding ofclinical letters

Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance ofsurgical equipment

Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring andrecording

Ordering of clinical stocks and equipment.

Managing clinical waste.

Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking andstock rotation

Cleaning and re-stocking consulting rooms

**(this list is not inclusive of all job roles andresponsibilities but an example of the type of duties that will need to be performed)

Person Specification

Experience

• Qualifications:
• General education (eg GCSEs) to grade C or above
• Proof of commitment to professional development
• Experience:
• Dealing with the public/patients
• Knowledge/Skills:
• Willing to develop clinical skills and competency relevant to the role
• Able to communicate routine information that requires tact and persuasive skills, or where there may be barriers to understanding
• Able to organise own time and workload and cope with last minute changes
• Education and Training:
• Willingness to undergo education / training for both Practice and Service needs
• Willingness to work towards professional and performance objectives (Appraisal)
• Qualities/Attributes:
• Demonstrates motivation, reliability and commitment to team working and the development of others
• Flexibility, commitment and adaptability
• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
• Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
• Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
• Pleasant and articulate
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to work in a changing environment
• Able to use own initiative
• Qualifications:
• National Vocational Qualification Level 2
• Experience:
• Experience of working in a General Practice setting
• Experience of a GP Clinical System Previous phlebotomy experience
• Read coding and summarising
• Knowledge/Skills:
• Competent in basic healthcare duties required for the post