Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Camberley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant for 18 hours per week at Camberley Health Centre. This role involves supporting the nursing team in delivering high-quality healthcare services, conducting clinical tasks, and ensuring effective communication with patients. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in a primary care setting.

Qualifications

• Six months of relevant experience in a primary care environment within the last two years.
• Experience working with healthcare professionals, particularly in the NHS.
• Knowledge of safeguarding interventions and local community support groups.

Responsibilities

• Monitor blood pressure and pulse, conduct urinalysis, and assist with various clinical tasks.
• Communicate effectively with patients, providing tailored health advice and support.
• Ensure clinical rooms are stocked and maintain accurate clinical records.

Skills

Communication

Technical Literacy

Relationship Building

Education

Relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Care Certificate

Tools

EMIS

Word

Excel

Job description

We are currently seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join our team 18 hours per week at Camberley Health Centre. As a Healthcare Assistant with us, you will play a key role. This role will include working under supervision, assisting, and supporting the Nurse team in delivering a high-quality healthcare service to every patient. You will have excellent communication skills and will understand the importance of communicating tailored advice and support.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Blood Pressure & Pulse Monitoring
• Urinalysis
• Requesting pathology tests: eg urine culture
• ECG recording
• 24 hour BP & 24 hour ECG Monitoring
• Clip and Sucture removal
• Diabetic Foot Checks
• INR Monitoring Clinics
• Give flu vaccinations and B12 injections upon completion of accredited course
• Assist GP with coil clinic
• Act as Chaperone when required
• Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately.
• Accurately measure and record clinical measurements such as height, weight and waist measurements
• Ensure timely and accurate recording of clinical information and patient interventions on relevant electronic database systems (e.g. EMIS) and following business continuity plans if the electronic system is unavailable
• 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.
• Provide and communicate relevant health promotion literature and lifestyle advice to patients
• Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
• Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with IPC policy
• Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring mechanisms to develop new ways of working.

About us

We are a friendly Practice in Camberley, serving a diverse community of approximately 10k patient list. With a multi disciplinary team comprising of GPs, Nurses, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Healthcare Assistant, Medical Administrator/Receptionists, Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technician.

Job responsibilities

Please see supporting documents for a full Job description, Person Specification and list of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Six months of relevant experience working in a primary care environment in the last two years
• Care Certificate
• Relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Knowledge

• Experience of working with healthcare professionals and/or previous experience in the NHS or social care
• Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholder or individuals to meet specified outcomes
• Experience providing advice/signposting
• Experience using a patient clinical system such as EMIS
• Knowledge of safeguarding interventions and an awareness of the Mental Capacity Act
• Knowledge of a range of local community groups which support wellbeing

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels including with patients, carers, specialist services, GPs and colleagues
• Good technical literacy with e.g. Word, Excel, and experience using a clinical system such as EMIS
• Able to work independently and manage own workload
• Able to build strong professional relationships
• Understanding of social determinants of health and how these can be addressed with patients

Personal Attributes

• Ability to motivate people
• Able to travel locally as required
• Passionate about combatting disadvantage and inequality in healthcare
• Able to work as part of a team

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.