About this role
Job summary
Langdon Hills Medical Centre has a fantastic opportunity for a healthcare assistant to join the practice, and support the nursing team, on a full or part-time basis, for at least 25 hours per week. Working under the direct supervision of the senior practice nurse, and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, you will assist the clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care. The healthcare assistant will be able to apply their clinical skills and knowledge to carry out high quality practice within designated clinical areas.
Main duties of the job
wound care, venepuncture, phlebotomy checks and administering of medicines and vaccines; new patient health checks; re-stocking and stock rotation of surgical equipment and vaccines; 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; providing valuable health promotion and education for service users, their families and carers.The role will offer you the opportunity to build on your experience, skills and competence, requiring you to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
About us Langdon Hills Medical Centre is an innovative, well organised and forward-thinking GMS training practice. We have a practice population of 14,500 patients, with a growing list size. We have a supportive nursing and administrative team and use the SystmOne computer system. We offer a competitive salary, NHS pension and on site parking.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications Desirable
Successful completion of the Care Certificate, or willingness to undertake, as indicated by the CQC A qualification in phlebotomy/venepuncture
Experience Essential
Experience within primary care or another healthcare setting; Excellent patient-facing communication and interpersonal skills; Consistently confidential manner, as well as a compassionate and respectful approach, placing a high value on the dignity of patients, relatives, carers and colleagues; Ability to work independently and determine own workload priorities, as well as working as part of a multi-disciplinary team; Strong organisational and time management skills.
Desirable
Experience of working within a GP practice
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 Primary Care Careers
Address Nightingales
Langdon Hills
Basildon
Essex
SS16 6SA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)