Healthcare Assistant (6 month fixed term maternity cover)

NHS; Newton Abbot; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

Healthcare Assistant (6 month fixed term maternity cover)

To support the practice nursing and administrative teams in the delivery of clinical and administrative services, working as part of the practice multi-disciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population.

The Healthcare Assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education while also supporting the administrative team on an as-required basis.

The position offers some flexibility with working hours; however, Wednesday evenings until 8pm is non-negotiable and essential for this position. This is a fixed term contract; however, a permanent position may be considered at the end of the fixed term depending on business need.

Main duties of the job

1. Primarily taking, collecting, and storing samples of blood in accordance with training and procedures will be your fundamental job role.
2. Experience in undertaking ECGs, blood pressure, urinalysis/samples.
3. Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood sample.
4. Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers.
5. Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm patient identity.
6. Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses such as urine, faeces and sputum.
7. Basic wound care is essential.
8. Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions, restocking rooms.
9. The post holder will be a key team player within our nursing team. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
10. Driving license essential as you may be required to visit patients in their own homes.

About us

Albany Surgery is a friendly and supportive practice comprising 4 GP Partners, 3 Salaried GPs, 2 Advanced Nurse practitioners, 2 Healthcare assistants and 3 nurses, serving over 10,000 patients.

Albany Surgery is part of the PCN Newton West which includes collaborative working with Kingskerswell & Ipplepen and Bovey Tracey & Chudleigh practices.

The successful applicant will be working within our supportive nursing team providing high quality care that our patients can rely on.

Job responsibilities

Job title: Healthcare Assistant

Accountable to: Practice Manager

Hours per week: 6 months fixed term contract to cover Maternity Leave. Both full and part time will be considered.

Job summary: To support the practice nursing and administrative teams in the delivery of clinical and administrative services, working as part of the practice multi-disciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population.

The Healthcare Assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education while also supporting the administrative team on an as-required basis.

The position offers some flexibility with working hours; however, Wednesday evenings until 8pm is non-negotiable and essential for this position.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level.
• Previous completion of the HCA Care Certificate - as detailed within GP Mythbuster No 57 - HCAs in General Practice.

Clinical knowledge and skills

• ECGs
• Venepuncture
• New patient medicals, including height, weight, BP, pulse
• Chaperone procedure
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes
• Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Effective time management (planning and organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure

Experience

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

Other requirements

• Flexibility to work outside core office hours.
• Occupational Health clearance.
• Polite and confident.
• Flexible and cooperative.
• Motivated.
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required.
• High levels of integrity and loyalty.
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations.
• Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations.
• Able to communicate effectively and understand the needs of the patient.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort.

Notes

• The job description and person specification may be amended following consultation with the post holder to facilitate the development of the role, the organisation and the individual.
• All personnel should be prepared to accept additional, or surrender existing duties, to enable the efficient running of the organisation.

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.