Health Care Assistant

NHS; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative and forward-thinking practice is seeking a motivated Health Care Assistant to join their expanding team. This role involves working closely with a dedicated clinical team to provide essential patient care, including monitoring vital signs, assisting with procedures, and maintaining clinical equipment. The practice values staff development and offers a supportive environment for learning. If you are enthusiastic and eager to contribute to a busy healthcare setting, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that prioritizes patient care and professional growth in a rewarding healthcare environment.

Benefits

On-site Car Parking facilities

Competitive holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Experience in Health Care or Nursing Assistant roles is essential.
• GCSEs in English and Maths are required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care under the supervision of the Lead Nurse.
• Perform BP monitoring, phlebotomy, and other clinical tasks.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Proactive Approach

Education

GCSE Grade A to C in English and Maths

Healthcare Assistant qualification or relevant experience

Qualified in Phlebotomy

Qualified to NVQ level 2/3 in Health and Social Care

Tools

Systm1 clinical system

Microsoft Office software

Job description

Are you a motivated Health Care Assistant looking for an exciting and varied job opportunity? An innovative and forward-thinking practice with an established and expanding team of Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses and Healthcare Assistants?

Magna Group Practice require an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated Health Care Assistant to join our busy friendly team.

The ideal candidate should be able to work well in a team and demonstrate the ability to be proactive in developing the practice.

Main duties of the job

Working under the direct supervision of the Lead Nurse and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the Healthcare Assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.

About us

Magna Group Practice consists of 4 GP partners, 8 Salaried GPs and a team of Practice Nurses, HCA's. We are also a training practice and are keen on the development of our staff.

Magna Group Practice operates over 4 sites, supporting over 15,000 patients in the Rotherham area.

The organisation supports the equality, diversity, and rights of patients, carers and colleagues. Our benefits are:

• On-site Car Parking facilities.
• Competitive holiday entitlement.

Job responsibilities

The main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed below:

• BP Monitoring.
• Urinalysis.
• Diabetic foot checks/Podiatrist referrals.
• Weight Monitoring.
• Family history and social history recorded.
• Provide lifestyle advice to patients making necessary referrals to other clinicians i.e. diet, exercise, smoking alcohol etc.
• Chaperone when required.
• Monthly checks on clinical room bags as per the tick list.
• Maintaining equipment used by HCA and Practice nurses.
• Ensure sharp's bins are ready for collection.
• Ensure specimens are correctly labelled and bagged ready for collection.
• Seasonal information is readily available for patients.
• ECG's.
• Phlebotomy.
• INR checks.
• Ear irrigation.
• Administration duties, audits, patient recalls, BP averaging.

The HCA will be instructed and supported by the lead Nurse on clinical matters and training.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade A to C in English and Maths.
• Healthcare Assistant qualification or relevant experience.
• Qualified in Phlebotomy.
• Qualified to NVQ level 2/3 in Health and Social Care.

Experience

• Demonstrable experience of working in or towards a role of Health Care or Nursing Assistant with competence in basic duties required of the post.
• Experience in dealing with the public/patients.
• Experience of working in Primary Care or GP Practice.
• Experience of Systm1 clinical system.
• Experience of Microsoft Office software.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.