Healthcare Assistant

Newport Pagnell Medical Centre; Newport Pagnell; On-site; GBP 8,000; Part time

Job summary

Newport Pagnell Medical Centre is seeking a temporary healthcare assistant for 6 months to support patient care in a dynamic clinical environment. Candidates should have relevant qualifications, including the Care Certificate, and experience within a GP practice. This role provides a chance to enhance skills working with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Benefits

NHS pension scheme

Support for learning and development

Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced healthcare assistant.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Confidentiality, compassion and respect for patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist the clinical team in patient care.
• Carry out tasks like venepuncture and health checks.
• Prepare and maintain environments before and after interventions.

Skills

Strong clinical skills

Excellent patient-facing communication

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Education

Successful completion of the Care Certificate

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

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Newport Pagnell Medical Centre has a fantastic opportunity for a temporary healthcare assistant to join the practice for approximately 6 months, supporting the nursing team on a part-time basis. The annual salary for these hours is £7,436.

Working under the direct supervision of the lead nurse and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, you will assist the clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care. The healthcare assistant will be able to apply their clinical skills and knowledge to carry out high-quality practice within designated clinical areas such as:

• Venepuncture, phlebotomy checks
• New patient health checks
• Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms
• Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during, and after patient care interventions, including assisting GPs during minor operations
• Providing valuable health promotion and education for service users, their families, and carers

The role offers an opportunity to build on your experience, skills, and competence, requiring effective work within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Please see attached for further information.

About the Candidate

If you are a qualified and experienced healthcare assistant seeking a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. You will have the following skills and qualifications:

• Successful completion of the Care Certificate
• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or equivalent
• Experience working within a GP practice
• Strong clinical skills
• Confidence and competence in all HCA duties required for the role
• Excellent patient-facing communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidentiality, compassion, and respect for patients, relatives, carers, and colleagues
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Desirable: A qualification in phlebotomy/venepuncture.

About Us

Newport Pagnell Medical Centre is a large training practice with two additional sites, serving over 30,000 patients and owning PCN, The Bridge. We support learning and development and offer NHS pension schemes as part of our employment package.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to assess any previous criminal convictions.