About this role
Job summary
Ince Surgery is seeking a compassionate and proactive Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to support the delivery of high-quality patient care within our busy GP surgery.Working under the direct supervision of the practice nurse and strictly 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.
Main duties of the job
ECG
Blood pressure check
Urine analysis
Maintenance and cleaning equipment
Stocking drugs and equipment
New Patient Health Checks
NHS Patient Health Checks including height and weight
Form completion
Re-stocking consultation rooms
Home visits
About us
As the biggest provider of GP services in the North West, we are proud to have 40 practices all rated as Outstanding or Good and we are committed to continually improving the quality of patient services whilst meeting SSP Healths contractual obligations.
We are an innovative organisation, keen to develop and implement new initiatives with the support of the whole practice and further primary healthcare team.
We have a great network of clinical staff available within the area who are keen to share knowledge and help support and develop other members of the team together with an experienced Lead Nurse who is available for mentoring and support.
Job description Job responsibilities
Phlebotomy (taking blood samples) Blood pressure checks ECGs NHS Health Checks Routine health screening Chronic disease monitoring support Wound care & dressings Administering B12 injections, Shingles, Pneumococcal and flu vaccinations (if appropriately trained) Assisting with minor surgery and clinics Maintaining clinical equipment and stock Updating patient records accurately on the clinical system Supporting the nursing team and GPs as required Promoting health education and wellbeing
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
5 GCSE grade c and above
Desirable
Qualified in Phlebotomy. Have Health and Social Care Qualification
Experience Essential
Experience of working in a care environment.
Desirable
Previous experience of working in general practice desirable.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name SSP Health
Address Ince Surgery
Phoenix Way
Lower Ince
Wigan
WN3 4NW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ssphealth.com/ (Opens in a new tab)