Healthcare Assistant 18.5 hours

NHS; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Sunderland is seeking a motivated healthcare assistant to support the GPs and nursing team in patient care management. This role involves undertaking physical health checks and delivering routine phlebotomy clinics. The position is temporary, approximately 18.5 hours per week over 3 days, and may lead to a permanent position. Candidates should hold NVQ Level 2 and be qualified in phlebotomy, showcasing teamwork and care for patients.

Qualifications

• Experience in undertaking physical health checks such as blood pressure and BMI.
• Capability to record vital signs accurately.
• Following guidelines with appropriate training.

Responsibilities

• Assist GPs and the nursing team in managing patient care.
• Deliver routine phlebotomy clinics.
• Provide supervision to junior staff.

Skills

Motivated healthcare assistant

Phlebotomy skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

NVQ Level 2

Qualified in Phlebotomy

Job description

To assist the GPs and practice nursing team in the service and delivery of the care management of the practice population. The post holder will work under the indirect supervision of the nursing team. They will work collaboratively with the team to meet the needs of the patients, following policies and procedures while providing supervision to more junior staff.

Main duties of the job

Undertake, record and follow guidelines for the tasks in which you have received appropriate training.

Undertake physical health checks, measuring and recording:- Blood Pressure, pulse rate and rhythm, height, weight, BMI, ECG.

Delivering routine phelbotomy clinics.

About us

Deerness Park is a split site surgery. We look after a patient population of 13500. We are a big team comprising of GPs, ANPs, Nurses, Healthcare Assistants all supported by a wider administrative team. We are a training practice and pride ourselves on the internal progression of our team.

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a motivated healthcare assistant to join our team, on a temporary basis, which is likely to lead to a permanent solution. We are recruiting for 18.5 hours per week, across 3 days.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ2
• Qualified in Phlebotomy

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.