Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Alnwick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Alnwick is seeking a part-time healthcare assistant to assist in patient assessment, treatment, and care. The role requires clinical competencies such as taking ECGs and managing patient information, along with a commitment to high standards of practice and excellent interpersonal skills. Potential for professional growth is offered within a supportive environment.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Additional maternity and paternity leave

Sickness leave benefits

Qualifications

• Competent in taking ECGs, BP readings, and Venepuncture.
• Experienced working to protocols and clinical guidelines.
• Willingness to work towards Care certificate if not completed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assessment, treatment, and care for patients.
• Support clinicians in providing minor surgery.
• Conduct health checks and monitor vital signs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical skills

Ability to manage workload

Education

GCSE grade C in English and Maths or equivalent

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

RCGP HCA Competency, Care certificate

Job description

Part time to assist in the assessment, treatment care for patientspresenting in the practiceAssist practice nurses with management of both acute andchronic conditions,Implement and participate in flu vaccinations and B12 Injectionprogrammes.Meet the needs of patients presenting for opportunisticwound careAssist in minor surgery as appropriate to level ofcompetencyMeasuringand recording blood pressure, pulse rate and rhythm, temperature, height andweight, body mass index, peak flow and its calculation

PerformECGs

Bloodglucose monitoring

PerformVenepuncture.

Ensureclinical area and clinical treatment rooms are clean and well stocked.

Supportclinicians in providing minor surgery.

If Care certificate not currently complete be willing to work towards this qualification.

Main duties of the job

Clinical skills

Competent in taking ECGs, BP readings and Venepuncutre.

Skilled in undertaking health checks, and capturing patientinformation.

Basic understanding of long term conditions.

Personal Qualities

Excellent interpersonal skills

Works calmly and methodically under pressure

Treats patients and colleagues with dignity, respect andequality

Flexible, reliable and responsive to change

Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines

Uses initiative and common sense when appropriate

Organised, methodical and structured when working

Shows diplomacy, fairness and empathy with patients andcolleagues

Team player with the ability to work alone when required

About us

We are a large practice withalmost 20,000 patients, 100 staff and 4 operational sites within Alnwick andthe surrounding areas.

There will be opportunities todevelop special interests and attend training courses to develop knowledge andskills.

What can we offer!

Excellent benefits, NHS Pension Scheme, enhancements, additionalAnnual Leave allowance, generous maternity, paternity and sickness leave.

What do we expect?

• We are looking for a candidate who isreliable, hardworking and keen to develop.
• A sound understanding of the importance ofworking to a detailed and high standard
• Clear understanding of the job descriptionand practice expectations

Job responsibilities

To assist in the assessment, treatment care for patientspresenting in the practice

Clinically examine and assess patient needs from aphysiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical careaccordingly

To assist in the assessment, treatment care for patientswith complex needs

Assist with proactively identifying the development ofsome long-term conditions (as appropriate)

Assist practice nurses with management of both acute andchronic conditions,

Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies thatpromote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care

Implement and participate in flu vaccinations and B12 Injectionprogrammes

Meet the needs of patients presenting for opportunisticwound care

Assist in minor surgery as appropriate to level ofcompetency

Undertake record and followguidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training.

Measuringand recording blood pressure, pulse rate and rhythm, temperature, height andweight, body mass index, peak flow and its calculation

PerformECGs

PerformVenepuncture.

Prepareand maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient careinterventions.

Ensureclinical area and clinical treatment rooms are clean and well stocked.

Undertakedressing procedures following local recommendations, complying with infectioncontrol principles and practice.

Giveaccurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within owncompetence.

Supportclinicians in providing minor surgery.

Carries out anyother reasonable duties within the overall function, commensurate with thegrading and level of responsibility of the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Minimum GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths (or equivalent)
• *NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
• *RCGP HCA Competency, Care certificate

Experience

• Experienced working to protocols and clinical guidelines
• Experience of independent and team working
• * Experience working within primary care.

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.