Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Woking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare practice is seeking a dedicated Health Care Assistant to support patient care services. The role involves working under supervision, assisting with various clinical tasks, and maintaining a friendly environment. Ideal candidates will have a passion for patient care, strong teamwork skills, and relevant qualifications. Join our supportive team that values professional development and offers competitive benefits.

Benefits

Generous NHS pension scheme

Professional development funding

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Highly motivated and passionate about patient care.
• Polite, calm and approachable demeanor.
• Able to deal with difficult situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in clinical activities under supervision.
• Perform new patient health checks.
• Maintain and cleanse clinical equipment.
• Support patient care services and health monitoring.

Skills

Motivation

Teamwork

Calm demeanor

Patient care focus

Education

GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Phlebotomy certification

Job description

We are looking to employ a part- or full-time HCA to expand our clinical team (pay depending on experience)

Sunny Meed Surgeryis a well-established, friendly training practice that has a dedicated clinical and administrative team. Being one of the fastest growing practices in Surrey, we are looking to expand our already established clinical team to bring in aHealth Care Assistantto join our friendly and supportive team to provide patient care services.

The post-holder will look after specific patient cohorts and work on each stream according to the demand (e.g. booking patients in for long-term health conditions).

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is highly motivated and a committed team player to join our Practice. We offer a supportive and learning environment for all our staff. As part of our Sunny Meed team you will be entitled to the generous NHS pension scheme as well as funded professional development in the future.

Our practice covers three sites: Sunny Meed Surgery on Heathside Road, Goldsworth Park branch on Denton Way and Greenfield branch in Old Woking. Sunny Meed Surgery is minutes away from Woking railway and bus stations and has a free car park on site.

Our clinical team consists of GPs, paramedic practitioner, clinical pharmacists, first contact physios, nurse practitioner, nurses and HCAs. The practice is supported by an experience administrative team, which includes secretaries, administrators and receptionists.

Main duties of the job

• Blood tests, New patient and NHS health checks, ECG, Spirometry, Smoking Cessation, Blood Pressure, ABPMs, ear syringing, HRT and diabetes part 1 checks, vaccinations
• Urinalysis
• Cleansing and maintenance of equipment
• Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
• Equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
• Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms
• Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations
• Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
• Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual
• Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted

About us

• Sunny Meed Surgery has been established for over 70 years and is a GMS practice
• Training practice
• List size of 13,000 patients
• 3 partners and salaried GPs who are supported by an Advanced Paramedic Practitioner, First contact physios, Practice Nurses, Health Care Assistants and Clinical Pharmacists
• A dedicated Administrative and Leadership Team
• High QoF performance and committed to high quality patient care
• Dedicated training practice for trainee doctors, medical students, physician associate students, nursing student and pharmacy trainees.
• EMIS Web clinical system
• CQC rated Good (Outstanding for children and families)
• GPs with specialist interest in minor surgery, family planning, womens health, diabetes

Job responsibilities

Job summary

Working under the direct supervision of the lead practice nurse and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.

Duties and responsibilities

• New patient health checks
• ECG recording
• Urinalysis
• Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses
• Weight monitoring
• Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment
• Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
• Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
• Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms
• Assist the Doctor at coil clinics
• Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions, including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations
• Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
• Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual
• Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
• Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being
• The above list of duties is not exhaustive and may be subject to change as deemed necessary.
• Administration and professional responsibilities
• Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team
• Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes
• Ensure the clinical computer system is kept up to date with accurate details recorded
• Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice
• Attend and participate in practice meetings as required
• To assist in seasonal and special projects as requested e.g. flu campaign
• Ordering and display of health promotion materials

As part of our Sunny Meed team you will be entitled to the generous NHS pension scheme as well as funded professional development in the future.

On top of the employment benefits, we love to have a bit of fun. Some things we did include: the ice cream van and a coffee van came to the practice, we hosted a pottery painting session with pizza, and we had great evenings out bowling and at the pub. We also completed a virtual walking challenge around the British coastline competing against other Surrey practices.

We also had a lovely summer party including our partners and children and a great Christmas party. We also have a Sunny Meed book club who meet regularly as well as our practice own well-being programme. These are just some things we do to make this a great place to work!

The whole practice team is supportive and caring and we have an open door policy. Our staff members are enthusiastic, friendly and we want to make a real difference to our patients come and be part of the team!

We offer:

• Competitive salary and conditions
• Indemnity scheme
• Friendly practice team
• Free on-site parking

Person Specification

• Highly motivated and passionate about patient care
• Polite, calm and approachable
• Able to deal with difficult situations
• Team player

Qualifications

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
• Qualified in Phlebotomy

Experience

• Experience of working in primary care

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.