About this role
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated healthcare assistant to join our dedicated multi-disciplinary team to provide high-quality care. We pride ourselves in encouraging special interests and personal development. Remuneration is highly competitive, depending on experience.
Main duties of the job
Ideally you will have experience in carrying out baseline observations, phlebotomy, 24-hour BP monitoring, wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks, support the practice nurse with chronic disease clinics, carry out BMI checks, ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation, provide support during minor operations and be computer-literate. We are also happy to hear from those who are open to learning new skills. We offer an in-house structured education programme, as well as support and mentorship.
About us
We are a friendly, forward-thinking practice delivering high-quality care to patients within a safe and efficient working environment. Our main surgery in Dorking and two dispensing branches in Box Hill and Westcott serve a total of 11,250 patients.
Job description Job responsibilities
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated healthcare assistant to join our dedicated multi-disciplinary team to provide high-quality care. We pride ourselves in encouraging special interests and personal development. Remuneration is highly competitive, depending on experience.
Ideally you will have experience in carrying out baseline observations, 24-hour BP monitoring, wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks, support the practice nurse with chronic disease clinics, carry out BMI checks, ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation, provide support during minor operations and be computer-literate. We are also happy to hear from those who are open to learning new skills. We offer an in-house structured education programme, as well as support and mentorship.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* Willingness to complete the Care Certificate/qualification * Good standard of education
Desirable
* Care Certificate/qualification * Experience of System One
Other Essential
* Good communication skills * Team player * Strong IT skills * Time management skills * dependable and adaptable * Positive outlook * Confident, assertive and resilient * Clear DBS
Experience Essential
* Experience of working within the NHS or Primary Care
Desirable
* Experience of working in a GP practice * Experience as a Health Care Assistant * Phlebotomy qualification * Vaccine Administering qualification * Basic wound care * Phlebotomy
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Dorking Medical Practice
Address 142A South Street
Dorking
Surrey
RH4 2QR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dorkingmedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)