About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team at Gibson Lane Practice. This part-time role will involve working across our Kippax and Monk Fryston sites, providing a range of clinical services and supporting patients to manage their health and wellbeing.
We are particularly interested in candidates with General Practice experience and the ability to carry out long-term condition initial assessments, NHS health checks, hypertension reviews, wound care and ECGs. Experience in spirometry and Doppler assessments would be advantageous.
The successful candidate will be patient-focused, organised and able to work both independently and as part of a wider clinical team.
Main duties of the job
Hours: 16 hours per week:
Monday: 8:00am - 12:00pm (Kippax)Tuesday: 8:00am - 12:00pm (Monk Fryston)Wednesday: Non-working dayThursday: 8:00am - 12:00pm (Kippax)Friday: 8:00am - 12:00pm (Monk Fryston)Main Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to carry out a range of clinical duties including long-term condition initial assessment reviews, NHS health checks, hypertension reviews, wound care and wound checks, ECGs, recording patient observations including blood pressure, pulse, height, weight and BMI, venepuncture, Lifestyle advice and health promotion. As well as accurately documenting within the clinical system, working collaboratively with GPs, nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team and maintaining infection prevention and control standards.
We are looking for someone who is compassionate, professional and patient-focused. Has excellent organisational skills. Works well under pressure and can effectively manage their workload. Demonstrates a flexible and positive approach to work. Is committed to maintaining high standards of patient care.
About us
We are a PMS practice looking for a committed and enthusiastic person to join our friendly, innovative, well organised team.
List size approximately 10,000
Large leased modern purpose built premises and two branch sites
Part dispensing
Full nursing team
Enhanced services including extended hours
Research
High QOF achievers
TPP SystmOne
Teaching and training practice
Job description Job responsibilities
To support the practice nursing team in the delivery of nursing services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GSCE A-C in English and Maths Phlebotomy qualification
Experience Essential
Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant within a GP practice or primary care setting. Excellent communication and patient care skills. Good IT skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable
Experience of using SystemOne
Skills Essential
Experience carrying out long-term condition initial assessment reviews, hypertension reviews, providing wound care and wound checks, venepuncture.
Desirable
Spirometry Doppler Assessments
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 Gibson Lane Practice
Address Gibson Lane Practice
276 Gibson Lane
Kippax
Leeds
LS25 7JN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gibsonlanepractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)