About this role
Job summary We are looking for an experienced Healthcare Assistant with a knowledge of working within a general practice environment to join our supportive and friendly team. Main Responsibilities: Keys duties will include: Assisting with patient duties as required and support other team members such as clinical and Nurse Lead with patient care. Supporting the Practice with duties related to CQC outcomes and ensuring compliance is maintained. You will be working with patients with long term conditions such as Diabetes etc. So must have experience in Phlebotomy. Provide clinical procedures such as new patient health checks, BMI, blood pressure, pulse and simple wound care. Completing administrative tasks such as new patient registrations, providing appropriate leaflets, stock control and ordering. Ideal Candidate: Interested? What you will need to be considered: Experience in a Primary Care setting and phlebotomy. Able to work within processes, procedures and maintain confidently and data security. Must be able to adapt with changing priorities and be personable, polite and patient with our patients. Must have basic PC skills such as Word, Excel and email. Ability to use own judgement and be aware of professional boundaries they are working to.
Main duties of the job The role offered is a Healthcare Assistant position at Operose Health, located in Islington on a permanent basis. The primary responsibility is to work within a general practice setting, providing support to both patients and other team members such as clinicians and Nurse Lead. Key duties involve supporting patient care, aiding in tasks that ensure CQC compliance, assisting patients with chronic conditions like Diabetes, and performing clinical tasks such as health checks and wound care. The role also includes administrative duties like new patient registrations and stock management. Candidates should have experience in a primary care setting, proficiency in phlebotomy, adaptability to changing priorities, and basic computer skills. The role requires maintaining compliance with processes and data security protocols, along with engaging patients with a polite and compassionate demeanor. Additional qualifications include using professional judgment and understanding the boundaries of their role.
About us Operose Health is renowned for its commitment to providing high-quality healthcare services within community settings. Based in Islington, the organization prides itself on nurturing a supportive and collaborative work environment essential for both staff and patient welfare. Operose Health aims to deliver exceptional patient care by incorporating modern healthcare practices and fostering professional development through various learning opportunities. They focus on primary care services and ensure these are delivered in line with CQC standards, always striving for operational excellence. Their comprehensive package includes career advancement opportunities, employee benefits like car benefit and cycle to work schemes, and access to wellbeing services, ensuring that employees are well-supported in their roles. With a proactive approach to patient-centric care, Operose Health is dedicated to improving healthcare outcomes in the communities they serve.
Job description Job responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced Healthcare Assistant with a knowledge of working within a general practice environment to join our supportive and friendly team.
Main Responsibilities: Keys duties will include:
Assisting with patient duties as required and support other team members such as clinical and Nurse Lead with patient care. Supporting the Practice with duties related to CQC outcomes and ensuring compliance is maintained. You will be working with patients with long term conditions such as Diabetes etc. So must have experience in Phlebotomy. Provide clinical procedures such as new patient health checks, BMI, blood pressure, pulse and simple wound care. Completing administrative tasks such as new patient registrations, providing appropriate leaflets, stock control and ordering.Ideal Candidate: Interested? What you will need to be considered:
Experience in a Primary Care setting and phlebotomy. Able to work within processes, procedures and maintain confidently and data security. Must be able to adapt with changing priorities and be personable, polite and patient with our patients. Must have basic PC skills such as Word, Excel and email. Ability to use own judgement and be aware of professional boundaries they are working to. Package Description: What we can offer you as a Healthcare Assistant:
27 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata. Access to our bespoke learning management system and annual formative clinical assessments to support competency development. Varied opportunities for career development within our wider organisation and a range of other exciting employee benefits such as car benefit scheme, cycle to work schemes, travel season ticket loans, discount cards and employee wellbeing services.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Experience in a Primary Care setting and proficiency in phlebotomy. Ability to adhere to processes, maintain confidentiality and data security. Proficient in basic PC skills including Word, Excel and email. Capable of using judgment and recognizing professional boundaries.
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 Operose Health
Address Operose Health
Islington
N1 3NG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.operosehealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)