About this role
Job summary
Healthcare Assistant Full-Time or Part-Time
Harlequin Surgery is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our friendly and supportive team.
We welcome applications from candidates seeking either full-time or part-time employment. Previous experience working in primary care or a community healthcare setting is preferred.
We are looking for someone who is patient-focused, reliable and committed to delivering high-quality care.
When applying, please ensure you provide your email address and mobile telephone number so that we can contact you regarding your application.
Main duties of the job
To assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care, as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs. Duties to include, but not limited to;
New patient medicals
Annual reviews
Urinalysis
ECGs
24 hr BP
Venepuncture
Blood pressure measurements
Routine immunisations, B12, Influenza, Pneumo, Shingles
Diabetic Foot checks
Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
Requesting basic pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
Woundcare
Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate
Smoking Cessation
Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses
Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms
Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions.
Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being
Assist in minor surgery and implant and coil insertion
Any other duties within skill set that may come about
About us
Harlequin Surgery is a friendly, patient-focused GP practice situated in Shard End, Birmingham. We are committed to delivering high-quality patient care, achieving strong QOF performance and providing a supportive, welcoming working environment.
We pride ourselves on our dedicated, approachable team and our commitment to continually improving the services we provide to our local community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working under the direct supervision of the practice nurses and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Previous experience in primary or community care
- Care certificate
- Phlebotomy
Desirable
- Experience with SystmOne an advantage
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
Harlequin Surgery
Address
160 Shard End Crescent
Birmingham
B34 7BP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://harlequinsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)