About this role
Job summary
Walkden Medical Centre provides a busy and varied patient focused environment with a genuine team approach to patient care, consisting of 7 GPs, 1 ANP, 3 Practice Nurses,1 Healthcare Assistant & 1 Phlebotomist.
We are looking for a highly experienced Health Care Assistant to join our team. The candidate would be someone who is motivated and committed to providing high quality care. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of the patients, ensuring practice policies and procedures are followed.
Walkden Medical Centre is a well established practice with:-
High QOF/Salford Standards achievement
Established training practice (GP Trainee's and medical students)
High staff retention due to positive team culture
Modern, purpose built premises with excellent facilities
Excellent transport links
Competitive salary
Employee assistance programme
Main duties of the job
Ideally the candidate has worked in a GP Surgery, should have a strong emphasis on good teamwork in addition to sound decision making and excellent interpersonal skills and have the ability to manage own workload.
Duties will include:- Phlebotomy, managing samples, helping with chronic disease management, ECG's, Ear syringing, NHS Health checks, wound care and ulcer management, waste management, stock control and helping with nursing administration as and when required.
Experience of using EMIS Web would be advantageous.
About us
Walkden Medical Centre is a well-established GP Surgery that has operated in this locality since 1962.
Our mission is to provide high quality medicine in a traditional family practice setting and our core values include openness, fairness, respect and accountability.
What we can offer you:-
Supportive environment with full assistance from non-clinical teams Continuous support from Clinical team to aid personal developmentEmployee assistant programmeWe are a very supportive practice and understand and value the contribution that healthcare professionals can make. All members of our team have an open-door mentality and we work together to deliver good patient outcomes. Competitive package, based on experience
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder is an experienced Healthcare Assistant who will work within their scope of practice and professional boundaries to provide high-quality care and support to patients within the GP surgery. They will undertake a range of clinical and administrative duties, ensuring that patients receive safe, effective, and compassionate care.
The Healthcare Assistant will assist in the delivery of health promotion, screening, and monitoring programmes, including taking and recording clinical observations such as blood pressure, pulse, height, weight, ECGs, and blood samples, as appropriate to their training and competencies. They will support patients in managing their health and wellbeing and contribute to the prevention of illness and the promotion of healthy lifestyles.
The post holder will work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, and the wider multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of patients and support the delivery of high-quality primary care services. They will ensure accurate record keeping, maintain confidentiality at all times, and adhere to practice policies, procedures, and infection prevention and control standards.
The Healthcare Assistant will contribute to the efficient running of the practice, ensuring that equipment is maintained and clinical areas are stocked and prepared. They will participate in training and development activities to maintain and enhance their skills and knowledge, providing a professional, patient-focused service at all times.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NVQ level 3 or 4 - training will be given to the right candidate
Desirable
Qualified in phlebotomy qualified to NVQ level 3 or 4
Experience Essential
Some experience of working within a nursing team if possible.
Desirable
Experience of working in a nursing team in GP surgery
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 Walkden Medical Centre
Address 2 Hodge Road
Worsley
Manchester
M28 3AT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.walkdenmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)