Healthcare Assistant Taunton, England
Job description
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, motivated, flexible and committed individual to join the practice team at Warwick House Medical Practice as a Health Care Assistant on a part-time permanent contract.
The post available is for 12 hours per week, working patterns to be discussed at interview.
Pay will be £11.00 - £12.56 per hour dependent on experience, with the option of a NHS or NEST Pension.
Main duties of the job
To deliver direct and indirect patient care, working under the supervision of the Lead Practice Nurse 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.
About us
Symphony Healthcare Services Ltd. is a growing primary care organisation based in Somerset which aims to improve and develop the best patient-centred care and services in the country, and we are embracing change within general practice by implementing new and innovative models of care.
If you are passionate about delivering outstanding healthcare and share our values, join us to support the achievement of our goals.
Job description
- New patient health checks BMI, Urinalysis
- ECG recording
- INR monitoring using Coagucheck and INR Star
- To undertake Doppler testing
- Blood Pressure Monitoring following practice hypertension guidelines, issue HBPM in accordance with practice policy
- Phlebotomy including perform annual blood tests, BP, BMI, ACR as requested for patients with chronic diseases
- Urinalysis MSU, ACR in accordance with practice policy
- Wound Care suture removal in accordance with practice policy, following training
- Weight Management
- Chaperoning duties
- Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/Nurses
- Administer influenza vaccines according to PSD, following training
- Administer B12 injections according to PSD
- To undertake Spirometry for GP to interpret results.
- Surgical 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, coils and implants
- Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
- Help 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
- Assist with recall systems
- Lifestyle advice, (diet, weight, exercise, smoking cessation, alcohol) making necessary referrals within PHCT and local support services
- Maintain health promotion information in waiting room designated for patient education
Person Specification
Qualifications - Essential
- English & Maths GCSE (or equivalent)
- NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care Care Certificate
Desirable
- HCA Training
Knowledge and skills - Essential
- Demonstrates factual and theoretical knowledge in broad contexts within field of work
- Ability to demonstrate excellent communication skills
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Strong organisational skills IT literate
- Willingness to work flexibly (potentially across multiple site)
- Good understanding of the importance of confidentiality
Desirable
- Previous experience using EMIS web
Experience - Essential
- Previous experience of working as a HCA or equivalent
- Can carry out clinical, technical, scientific or administrative duties according to established protocols or procedures, or systems of work
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in Primary Care/ or similar NHS setting
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.
Employer details
Symphony Healthcare Services Limited
Warwick House Medical Practice
Upper Holway Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 2QA
Employer's website:
www.symphonyhealthcareservices.com
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 12 per week
Salary: £11.00-£12.56 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 05/07/2023
Reference ID: E0215-23-0051
