Healthcare Assistant

Penistone Group Practice; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Penistone Group Practice is seeking an enthusiastic Phlebotomist/HCA to join our friendly nursing team in a dynamic primary care environment. The post is 37 hours across three sites (Penistone, Silkstone and Thurgoland) with a Monday to Friday 8am–6.30pm schedule.

Essential experience in Phlebotomy and Health Care Assistant duties is required; own transport is essential. Responsibilities include BP monitoring, diabetic foot checks, injections, ear syringing and basic wound care.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy/Health Care Assistant duties essential.
• Experience as a Health Care Assistant.
• Ability to provide safe, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with care of patients’ physical, personal, psychological and social needs to a high standard.
• Assist in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
• Identify and monitor patient care needs to support planning and delivery of care.
• Participate in training to maintain and update skills for improved patient care.
• Develop relationships with staff and patients to enhance care quality.
• Assist with stock ordering, storage, rotation and supply management.

Skills

Phlebotomy

HCA experience

Patient care

Job description

Penistone Group Practice are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced Phlebotomist/HCA to join our friendly nursing team within a dynamic and progressive primary care environment.

The post is to cover 37 hours. We are open Monday to Friday 8am to 6.30pm.

Main duties of the job

Phlebotomy/Health Care Assistant experience is essential.

HCA`s work out of all three of our sites at Penistone, Silkstone and Thurgoland. Own transport is essential.

BP Monitoring, Diabetic foot checks, CG, Injections, Ear syringing and Basic wound care.

About us

An exciting opportunity has arisen with the Integrated Nursing Team at this 3 site GP Training/Dispensing Practice.

We have over 60 staff - 6 Partners, 8 GP`s, all working along side a dedicated team of Nurse, HCA`s, Dispensary, Secretaries & Admin, Reception.

Job responsibilities

1.To assist with the care of patients physical, personal,psychological and social needs, ensuring that a high standard of patient careis achieved and carried out within a safe work environment.

2.To assist in providing comprehensive assessment, planning,implementation and evaluations of patient care.

3.To participate in the identification, monitoring andevaluation of patient care needs to provide accurate information for theplanning and delivery of care.

4.To participate in training opportunities as provided, toensure skills and competence are maintained and updated to promote improvedpatient care and staff development.

5.To develop effective relationships with staff and patientsinthe pursuit of a high standard of patient care and to help identify waysin which it can be improved.

6.To assist with the ordering, storage rotation and issue ofstock and supplies in order to ensure proper usage, avoidance of waste and theapplication of policies and procedures contained within the system.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates an understanding of the role of Health Care Assistant.
• Ability to deal appropriately with sensitive and confidential information.
• Provide safe and effective evidence based care.
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic and approachable
• Demonstrate a flexible and adaptable approach to work
• Ability to be reflective and accept criticism and act constructively
• Professional in appearance and approach
• Ability to make decisions and show initiative

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 experienceSalary will be commensurate with experience