Health Care Assistant Wandsworth
Job description
Healthcare Assistant - GP Surgery Experience EssentialAre you an experienced healthcare assistant looking for a new environment?If so, this may be the role for you!An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly and supportive GP Practice for 37.5 hours per week. We are looking for an experienced Health Care Assistant with experience of working within general practice for at least 1 year to work at The Junction Health Centre located in Wandsworth SW11 2NU (next to Clapham Junction Train Station).Working under the supervision of the clinical team, you would 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.A key part of the role is your relationship with patients, and as such you would be able to discuss health problems with them, offering advice for dietary needs, smoking and alcohol. Using this information, you would be able to assist in assessment of their wellbeing and promoting health awareness.You would deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education whilst also supporting the administrative team on an as-required basis. Also, ensure all care is provided in accordance with company policies.About YouThe ideal candidate will have minimum of 1 year experience within General Practice or Primary Care setting, be adaptable, highly motivated and relish a challenge. You will be part of a dynamic and innovative team who value teamwork, professional practice, mutual support and a friendly working environment. Healthcare certificate is essential, and knowledge of Emis Web system an advantage.The post holder will work under the supervision of the Lead GP and Nurse to provide patient care.We can offer you:Up to £28,000 per annum salary25 days annual leave + 8 public holidays increasing with serviceGreat Learning & Development opportunitiesSupport of a highly skilled and knowledgeable teamCompany Pension SchemeCycle to work schemeAccess to our online discounts portal and EAP serviceAbout UsRun by Practice Plus Group, The Junction Health Centre is a family-friendly NHS doctor’s surgery with 8500 registered patients and a GP access hub service in a modern purpose built premise. The services provide the community of Wandsworth with treatment and advice for a range of minor illnesses and injuries and, long term condition management. We also provide the usual range of primary care services.We have a well-established friendly team of salaried GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Prescribing Pharmacist, Prescribing Paramedic, Practice Nurse, HCA, Patient Service Advisors and Managers.When you’re part of the Practice Plus Group team, you don’t just have a job. You have a career. We work with you to help you grow in your role and take your career in the direction you want to go. We’ll help you be the best you can be.We want our team members to feel motivated and rewarded. So we offer a competitive package of pay and benefits. We also recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance – so we always try to be flexible, helping you fit your working life around your home life.Please note that offers of employment are subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check.Practice Plus Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentSalary: £28,000.00 per yearBenefits:Company pensionCycle to work schemeLife insuranceSchedule:Day shiftMonday to FridayWeekend availabilityWork Location: In person
