Healthcare Assistant

Integrated Care System; Ivy Chimneys; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider is looking for a healthcare assistant (HCA) in Ivy Chimneys. This patient-facing role includes both clinical and administrative responsibilities, with opportunities for experience and skill development in a supportive team environment. The position offers flexible working hours, catering to full-time and part-time availability.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Evidence of recent and relevant continuing professional development (CPD).
• Experience as a healthcare assistant in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Carry out basic clinical observations.
• Perform NHS health checks and promote healthy lifestyle advice.
• Administer B12 and other intramuscular injections.

Skills

Basic clinical observations

Wound care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Care Certificate or equivalent

Tools

SystmOne

Microsoft Windows

Job description

The Limes Medical Centre is looking for a healthcare assistant (HCA) to join the practice in this vital patient-facing role with both clinical and administrative responsibilities. The role is offered on afull-time basis or part-time basis with flexible hours.

As an HCA within our practice, you'll support the nursing team in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

The role will offer you the opportunity to build on your experience, skills and competence, requiring you to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Main duties of the job

• Carry out basic clinical observations (e.g. BP, pulse, height/weight, temperature)
• Perform NHS health checks and promote healthy lifestyle advice
• Undertake wound care and dressings under direction of nursing staff
• Administer B12 and other intramuscular injections/vaccines as per protocol and training
• Assist with chronic disease monitoring (e.g. blood pressure checks, urine testing)
• Perform ECGs
• Support the vaccination programme (e.g. flu clinics), depending on experience
• Record patient information accurately on the clinical system (SystmOne)
• Maintain clinical stock levels across sites
• Communicate with patients via telephone or in person, in a professional manner
• Liaise with the wider practice team to ensure coordinated patient care
• Record notes and navigate patient records experience with System One

About us

We are a friendly and forward-thinking general practice working across four sites. Our nursing team is large, supportive and made up of experienced professionals who work closely together to deliver excellent care to our patients.

Teamwork is at the heart of what we do. We support each other, share knowledge and actively encourage learning and development. We believe in helping our staff grow, and well work with you to support your career goals.

We are an IT-literate practice, using System One and Microsoft windows, with a strong administrative and clinical support structure. The working environment is inclusive, caring and flexible, with a genuine focus on staff wellbeing.

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about thisrole, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence is essential
• Care Certificate or equivalent health care qualification

Experience

• Evidence of recent and relevant continuing professional development (CPD)
• Any additional training undertaken in long term condition management, wound care, immunisations etc
• Experience working as a healthcare assistant in a clinical setting
• Experience undertaking basic clinical procedures (e.g. observations, wound care, NHS health checks)
• Experience maintaining accurate clinical records

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.

Depending on experience- depending on experience