About this role
Job summary
Whitstable Medical Practice is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and patient focused Health Care Assistant to join our supportive and experienced team.
We are dedicated to delivering high quality care to our 45,000 patients across three sites: Estuary View Medical Centre, Chestfield Medical Centre and Whitstable Medical Centre.
The successful candidate will be required to work flexibly across all three locations, as required. We welcome applicants from candidates seeking full time hours, we would also consider two part time applicants.
If you are a caring, adaptable team player with excellent communication skills and experience we would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
This Health Care Assistant opportunity involves supporting all areas outlined in the job description. The ideal candidate will hold a Care Certificate, be trained in Phlebotomy and have experience delivering NHS Health Checks.
The hourly rate for this role is £12.81, increasing to £14.21 after successful completion of probationary period.
About us
Whitstable Medical Practice is a forward thinking single practice Primary Care Network (PCN) GP Practice based across 3 sites in Whitstable. There are 24 equity partners looking after over 45'000 patients. We pride ourselves on our innovative approach to Primary Care. We are a training practice and run various in house contracts including Cataract surgery, Ultrasound, Dermatology, Physical Therapies and Audiology together with further community contracts, a Day Surgery Suite and an Urgent Treatment Centre with digital x-ray.
Job description Job responsibilities
Job Purpose:
To work as a team member under supervision of the Treatment Room nurses to provide and maintain an optimum level of care for our patients.
Responsibilities:
Taking Blood Samples from Patients (Phlebotomy)Check vaccine refrigerators daily and record temperature.Unlocking treatment room cupboards and ensuring all equipment is set up for the dayFill the hand-held liquid nitrogen as needed.Filing of patient information and entering results of Blood Pressures, Urinalysis etc on the Computer.Re-stock and check the Doctors rooms as needed.Keep all cupboards and trolleys well stocked and tidy.Be familiar with Treatment Room protocols and take part in their regular updating.Unpacking deliveries of stock.Check prescriptions daily against treatment room bookAnswering phone and dealing with queries, liaise with nursing staffClinical Care
Work alongside the clinicians in the provision of patient care.
Undertake and record a range of tasks, which may include:
a) Measurement of height and weight
b) Urinalysis
c) Measurement of blood pressure, temperature and pulse
d) Peak flow measurements
e) Recording of ECGs / 24 hour BPs / 24 hour ECGs/ 7 day ECGs
f) Phlebotomy
g) Assisting with leg ulcer clinics / simple dressings
h) Assisting with Family Planning Clinics
i) Assisting with Dermatology Clinics
j) Assist nurses in INR clinics and doctors in Minor Op clinics
k) Undertake NHS Health Checks
Provide smoking cessation support for patients
Undertake dementia screening
Recognise changes in the patients observations, which must be reported and acted on.
Assist clinicians in emergency management of patients.
Enable patients to access appropriate professionals in the practice team.
Act as a chaperone please see separate Chaperone policy and Guidelines for Chaperones Protocol.
Provide relevant health promotion literature for patients.
Other duties as per nurses and doctors instructions as dictated by changes in the nature of Whitstable Medical Practice.
Safeguarding:
Whitstable Medical Practice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults; and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment by understanding their role in effective safeguarding.
Please note: This vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date should a high volume of applications be received.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of working as a Health Care Assistant or experience within a Healthcare/ health environment. Phlebotomy Trained. Experience delivering NHS Health Checks.
Desirable
Wound Care Trained. Knowledge of EMIS. Knowledge of ICE system.
Qualifications Essential
Minimum Grade C/4 GCSE or equivalent in English Language and Maths.
Desirable
Healthcare qualification/certificate (STEP, Care Certificate)
Skills and Abilities Essential
Excellent assessment skills. Good decision making, communication and organisational skills. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with people at all levels. Good IT skills to enable accurate recording of consultations. Committed to ongoing development. Adaptable and flexible to work additional hours including extended access hours. Ability to work under pressure. A team player. Enthusiasm and energy.
Desirable
Ability to work with little or no supervision. Ability to priorities tasks. Ability to anticipate challenges, identify solutions and act to make positive changes without being prompted.
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 Whitstable Medical Practice
Address Estuary View Medical Centre
Boorman Way
Whitstable
Kent
CT5 3SE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.whitstablemedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)