Healthcare Assistant - GP Practice

John Tasker House & Felsted Surgeries; Little Dunmow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A friendly health practice in Little Dunmow is looking for a Health Care Assistant (HCA) to support patient care and work collaboratively with the healthcare team. The ideal candidate will have experience in general practice, excellent communication skills, and relevant healthcare qualifications. The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development plus NHS Pension Scheme and generous leave entitlements.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Minimum of 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a General Practice.
• Experience of working in a nursing team.
• Care Certificate, Healthcare Support Qualification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care and practice-related duties.
• Undertake clinical assessments and give immunisations.
• Recognise limitations and seek senior support.
• Manage stock items and monitor stock levels.

Skills

Experience of working in a General Practice

Experience of working in a nursing team

Excellent communication skills (written and oral)

Time management (Planning & Organising)

Competent in the use of Office and Outlook

Ability to work as a team member and autonomously

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

Care Certificate or equivalent

Healthcare Support Qualification

Previous experience as a Healthcare assistant

Job description

An opportunity has arisen at John Tasker House and Felstedfor a Health Care Assistant (HCA).

John Tasker House and Felsted surgeries are a friendly,supportive, teaching practice. Ideally, we are looking for an experiencedHealthcare Assistant.

Main duties of the job

To assist in patient care and practice-related duties asdirected by and under the supervision of a registered healthcare professional.The HCA/Nurse will work collaboratively with the Primary Healthcare Team tomeet the needs of our patients, following the surgery policies and procedures.

Job Purpose

To assist the GPs and the Practice Nursing Team in theservice and delivery of the care management of the practice population.

About us

The practice has a main surgery in the centre of Dunmow and a branch surgery in nearby Felsted. Our core opening hours are 8am to 6.30pm Monday to Fridays. Additionally, the practice is open for extended access appointments on some evenings and some Saturdays.

We are a friendly practice who have a values-based approach to recruitment. Our teams include a range of GPs, nurses, allied healthcare professionals and a full complement of administrative and reception staff.

We have regular social events throughout the year and several other employee benefits.In addition to your salary and other benefits, you will be entitled to join the NHS Pension Scheme. We also offer a minimum of 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays. This is pro-rata'd for part time staff.

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

Job responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to the following

• Be able to undertake other clinical assessments, including but not limited to: diabetic foot checks, Rockwood scoring, FRAT assessment
• Act on alerts (e.g. QOF, local enhanced services etc.) and reminders during a consultation
• Give immunisations under a PSD
• Recognise your limitations and seek senior support where appropriate
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure

Clinical skills

Venepuncture

ECGs

Blood Pressure measurement

Urinalysis

Immunisations/injections

Ordering of stock items and monitoring of stock levels

Removal of sutures / clips

Person Specification

• Experience of working in a General Practice
• Experience of working in a nursing team
• Care Certificate, Healthcare Support Qualification or equivalent

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Healthcare assistant.
• Please see list of clinical skills required.

Experience

• Experience of working in a General Practice
• Experience of working in a nursing team
• Care Certificate, Healthcare Support Qualification or equivalent

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.