About this role
Job summary
Ravenswood Medical Practice has a vacancy for a part-time Healthcare Assistant to work over 3 days 8am to 6pm (27 hours per week).
We are looking for an enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant to join our busy, friendly GP Practice. We are looking for a reliable, hardworking and flexible person to join our Nursing Team.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of clinical duties, including:
- Undertaking and accurately recording baseline observations, including pulse, oxygen saturation, temperature, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Providing wound care, undertaking venepuncture and phlebotomy-related checks, and administering prescribed medicines and vaccines in accordance with practice protocols and relevant competencies.
- Ensuring clinical rooms are clean, well-equipped, appropriately stocked and prepared for each clinical session.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records in line with practice procedures.
- Monitoring clinical stock levels and ensuring medical supplies are available when required.
- Acting as a chaperone during consultations and examinations where appropriate.
- Assisting GPs with minor surgical procedures.
- Communicating effectively and compassionately with patients, relatives and carers, providing health promotion advice and supporting patient education.
- Undertaking new patient health checks and recording relevant clinical information.
What We Offer
This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop and enhance your clinical experience, skills and competencies within a supportive primary care environment. You will work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, contributing to the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care.
About us
You will be joining our large Medical Practice team consisting of 11 GPs, 4 paramedics, Nursing team of 9, Admin and Reception teams serving a population of approximately 15,000 patients.
We are a friendly and forward-thinking PMS practice with patient care at the heart of what we do.
We offer -
Competitive salary
Membership to NHS Pension Scheme
Excellent personal and professional support with training as appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more information on the job role, please see the detailed job description attached.
If you require further information in relation to the post, please contact the practice direct.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Care Certificate completed, or a willingness to undertake and successfully complete the qualification, in line with CQC expectations.
- Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or an equivalent relevant qualification.
- Previous experience working within a GP practice or hospital setting.
Desirable
- Demonstrates strong clinical skills, including competence in venepuncture and phlebotomy.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage professionally and empathetically with patients.
- Maintains strict confidentiality and demonstrates a compassionate, respectful approach, upholding the dignity and privacy of patients, relatives, carers and colleagues.
- Ability to work independently, manage and prioritise own workload effectively, and contribute positively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines.
- A commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred care and maintaining high standards of clinical practice.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a Medical Setting is desirable, however full training will be provided
Desirable
- Experience of working within a Medical Setting is desirable, however full training will be provided
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
Ravenswood Medical Practice
Address
24 Hening Avenue
Ipswich
IP3 9QJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ravenswoodmedicalpractice.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)