About this role
Job summary
Howdale Group Practice is looking to welcome a healthcare assistant to join our team on a permanent basis. This role will involve working at both our Howdale and Marham sites.
Main duties of the job
You will 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.
The Healthcare Assistant will 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.
About us
We are based across two sites, Downham Market and Marham. We offer:
25 days holiday plus bank holidays A friendly and supportive work environment NHS pension Free on-site parking
Job description Job responsibilities
Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics Carry out BMI checks as directed Act as a chaperone as required Undertake venepuncture When trained, administer flu vaccinations Carry out ECGs as requested Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policy Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Previous completion of the HCA Care Certificate Phlebotomy certification
Desirable
Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level Vaccination certification
Experience Essential
Experience of working with the general public Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Desirable
Experience of working in a primary care environment
Knowledge and skills Essential
Venepuncture Chaperone procedure Ability to record accurate clinical notes Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Effective time management (planning and organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Desirable
ECGs Wound care/removal of sutures and staples Competent in the use of Office and Outlook SystmOne user skills
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 Employer name Howdale Group Practice
Address Howdale Surgery
Howdale Road
Downham Market
Norfolk
PE38 9AF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.howdalesurgery.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)