Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a small, friendly practice as a part-time Healthcare Assistant supporting a dedicated nursing team. Full supervision and training will be provided as you undertake various clinical duties, including health checks and vaccinations. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with strong interpersonal skills to enhance patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with the general public.
• Experience in healthcare settings.
• Experience in primary care environments.

Responsibilities

• Support the nursing team by undertaking duties like ECGs and injections.
• Assist with NHS Health Checks and maintain medical supplies.
• Monitor and record procedure temperatures according to policy.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical skills

IT skills

Education

Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4)

HCA Care Certificate

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to undertake the role of part-time Healthcare Assistant. We are a small and friendly practice with approximately 6300 patients. The successful applicant will have good clinical, IT and interpersonal skils and be willing to upskill according to need. Experience of working in a GP Practice is not essential as full training, supervision and mentoring will be provided.

The role is for 25-30 hours over three to four days. Working days must include Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with one late finish.

Main duties of the job

Under the supervision of a registered Nurse, you will be expected to support the nursing team by undertaking a range of duties.

The main duties of the job are:

-Ear Syringing

-ECGs

-Diabetic checks

-Specific injections covered by a PSD, eg, flu vaccinations, B12 etc

-Supporting Nursing Team with Health promotions programmes

-Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation

-Monitoring and recording fridge temperatures in line with the Practices Cold Chain Policy

Other duties include:

-Maintaining clean equipment following proper training

This list is not exhaustive and all duties are subject to appropriate training.

About us

St Thomas Road Surgery has 4 GP Partners and 1 Nurse Partner. We have a steady list size and we are looking to add to our nursing team. We have a lead nurse and two further registered nurses with two part time Healthcare Assistants.

We are part of the Wakefield North PCN where we are supported by various ARRS roles including Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, Paramedic, Patient Care-Cordinator and Health & Wellbeing Coach.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached document for full Job Description.

SOME OF THE MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

-To undertake all duties in line with the training andinstruction provided by the Nurses, Nurse Practitioner and GeneralPractitioners.

-Assist with the provision of NHS Health Checks, Diabeticchecks, Learning Disability AnnualReviews

-The checking and recording of medical supplies on receipt

-Administering of Influenza and pneumococcal vaccinationsand Vitamin B12 injections under a PSD

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Please see attached document.
• -Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
• -Completion of the HCA Care Certificate

Experience

• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting
• Experience of working in a primary care environment

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.