About this role
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly team. We are a well organised practice in Rastrick, Brighouse, who strive to consistently provide high quality care to all our patients. Our growing list size currently stands at over 5200 patients. We offer excellent appointment access without telephone triage and our patient feedback is consistently positive.
The practice is a member of West Yorkshire ICB, Pennine GP Alliance, and the Lower Valley Primary Care Network.
The hours are 16hrs p/w - Days / times to be agreed with the successful applicant.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be expected to provide a high standard of care in the following areas (but not limited to):Venepuncture, new patient health checks,baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, ECG monitoring,wound care, dressings, ear irrigation, support the Practice Nurse with the management of chronic diseases
About us
The practice team consists of 1 GP principal, 3 salaried GPs, 1 ANP, 1 Practice Nurse and 1 HCA and an efficient reception / administration team. The Practice is lead by 2 part time Practice Managers.
Longroyde Surgery is a SystmOne Practice and also uses PATCHs to communicate with patients. We are a small, supportive team who all share the same vision regarding patient care and this is often reflected in patient feedback.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please find attached the Healthcare Assistant job description where you will find all the relevant information you need.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Has completed the Care Certificate or equivalent qualification and as detailed within CQCs GP mythbuster 57: Health Care Assistants in General Practice There may need to be proof of any courses or training qualifications commensurate with the post
Desirable
Experience of working in a primary care environment. Experience of chronic disease management. Experience of working as a Healthcare Assistant. Knowledge of SystmOne See attached person specification for further details
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 Longroyde Surgery
Address Longroyde Surgery
38 Castle Avenue
Brighouse
West Yorkshire
HD6 3HT
Employer's website https://www.longroydesurgery.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)