About this role
Job summary
Join Our TeamAre you a compassionate and motivated Healthcare Assistant looking to develop your skills in primary care? We are seeking an enthusiastic Band 3 Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team at Tieve Tara Medical Centre.This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care within a busy GP practice. Working under the supervision of our Lead Practice Nurse, you will support patients throughout their healthcare journey and contribute to the delivery of safe, effective, and person-centered care.
At Spectrum Community Health CIC, we are proud of our culture and expect colleagues to be committed to and demonstrate our values of Working Together, Integrity, Respect and Recognition, Compassion and Innovation, and are looking for someone who shares our passion for improving patient outcomes and experiences.
Main duties of the job
About the RolePlease see job description and person specification for role requirements.
As a Healthcare Assistant, you will provide a range of clinical and patient-focused services, including and will work closely with GPs, nurses, and the wider multidisciplinary team to help deliver excellent primary care services to our local community.
What we are looking for:We are looking for a proactive and resilient individual who can work effectively both independently and as part of a team. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, sound judgement, and the ability to use initiative when managing competing priorities in a busy healthcare environment. You will be adaptable, self-motivated, and able to respond professionally to a variety of challenges while maintaining confidentiality, empathy, and compassion. A flexible approach to working patterns and locations, together with a commitment to personal and professional development, is essential for this role.
If you are passionate about delivering outstanding patient care and would like to be part of a dedicated primary care team, we would love to hear from you.
About us
BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE
Join our team
We're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.
Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we've got a role for you!
Access to NHS Pension Time for you day (additional day off) Refer a friend scheme Training and Development opportunities Flexible Working Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes Up to 33 days annual leave
We have an ambition to become a truly lived experience inclusive employer, changing how we approach staff experience and value personal stories our colleagues bring with them.
We welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who belong to LGBTQIA+ Community and are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and Asexual, people with a disability, neurodivergent applicants and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.
Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners.
Job description Job responsibilities
For more information on the job role please see the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Education Essential
NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or currently studying in the final year of a degree in nursing Pass at GCSE, or equivalent in Maths, English and a science subject
Desirable
Additional skills and competencies within nursing achieved through accreditation with skills for health, First Steps Programme or universally recognised Higher Care certificate.
Knowledge Essential
Experience of working with people with health needs. Knowledge of primary care, mental health and addiction support services and an ability to work across these areas under supervision Knowledge of relevant nursing procedures and practices Previous experience of working in a GP practice Experience of work in a multidisciplinary team setting.
Desirable
Experience in Accident and Emergency settings
Skills Essential
The ability to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of social inclusion and impact of deprivation. Well-developed verbal and written communication skills. The ability to work effectively as part of a team and resolve potential conflict The ability to use initiative and take responsibility for agreed appropriate tasks. The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team with the awareness of knowing when to seek support The ability and skill to form positive therapeutic relationships Support service users' own decision-making that builds on their strengths. There is a requirement to undertake training to become proficient in the use of SystemOne. Good patient assessment skills. Knowledge of signs and symptoms of a range of mental and physical disorders and its effects on individuals. phlebotomy procedures Ability to undertake ECG's Experience in wound care and wound management Experience in monitoring and support with the management of long-term conditions The ability to use SystmOne clinical records, and Microsoft Word packages NHS Health checks Stock room ordering, and emergency equipment checks.
Desirable
Chaperone coil and implant clinic Experience with LD and care home patients SystmOne
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 Spectrum Community Health CIC
Address Tieve Tara Medical Centre
Tieve Tara Medical Centre, Park Dale
Castleford
WF10 2QP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)