About this role
Job summary
HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT
The Calow and Brimington Practice, Chesterfield
Calow and Brimington Practice is a two site practice with a patient list of 7,900. Our surgeries are located at Brimington and Calow each being approximately 2.5 miles outside Chesterfield.
We are looking to recruit a part time Healthcare Assistant. Salary dependent on experience.
Experience of working in Primary Care, together with a knowledge of the SystmOne clinical system is desirable but not essential.
Main duties of the job
The role of a Healthcare Assistant at Calow and Brimington Practice includes phlebotomy, annual checks, CVD health checks, Pre diabetic checks, B12, BP monitoring including 24 hour ABPM monitoring, ECGs, flu injections, weight management amongst other things.
About us
The Calow and Brimington Practice is at the heart of a diverse community servicing 7,900 patients across two sites.
We welcome applications from experienced Healthcare Assistants to join our friendly, professional, caring and committed primary health care team.
Job description Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
Post: Health Care Assistant
Responsible to: Clinical Partners and Nurses Admin - Practice Manager
Responsible for: Self
Main Purpose:
Basic health care tasks under the supervision of the Practice Nurses and GPs as detailed below (after suitable training where necessary)
Provide a courteous, high standard of service to patients
Ensure a tidy work and patient environment
Follow procedures and protocols as defined from time to time, especially Health and Safety, Clinical and Administrative as applicable
Provide cover for absent colleagues and assist colleagues with work flows
Duties and Responsibilities:
Venepuncture (phlebotomy)
Well person checks
Height & Weight
Blood pressure
Urine analysis
Basic records
Cleaning and sterilisation of instruments as applicable
Stock control of disposable equipment
Assist with minor surgery
Application of basic dressings
Chaperoning patients
Monitoring, ordering and maintaining of vaccines in fridges
Monitoring and recording of fridge temperatures
General stock control in consulting rooms and ordering of replacement supplies
Administering flu injections
ECGs
Near Patient Testing (INRs)
Smoking Cessation stop smoking advice
Metabolic Syndrome advice sessions
Assisting with clinics as directed
Ensuring all work is documented accurately in patient records
Maintaining health promotion literature and materials
Recording of adverse incidents and significant events
Any other clinical duties that maybe reasonably expected from time to time and which are consistent with the responsibilities of the post following suitable training and supervision
Simple wound care delivery
General:
Ensure patient records are kept confidential and maintained in accordance with Practice protocols, procedures and the Data Protection Act
Compliance with all protocols and procedures as may be in place from time to time, including Health and Safety, Clinical, Administrative, Dispensing and any general requirements specified by the Partners or Practice Manager
Undertaking relevant training and ensuring qualifications are kept up to date
Any other duties that may be reasonably expected from time to time and which are consistent with the responsibilities of the post
The above list of duties is not exhaustive and may be amended/added to from time to time.
Clinical supervision and governance will be performed by the GPs, Practice Nurses and District Nurses in various degrees, with ultimate supervision and responsibility by the Partners.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
A demonstrable commitment to professional development Good standard of English &Maths Qualifications in a Healthcare related subject/HCA qualification
Desirable
NVQ2/3 in Health Care
Experience Essential
Health Care Assistant experience Experience of working with Patients Venepuncture experience
Desirable
Primary Care Experience Experience in Spirometry, ECGs, Flu vaccinations Competent in simple wound care
Knowledge and skills Essential
Competent in basic HCA duties Excellent communication skills Demonstrate understanding of requirements of General Practice. Evidence of ongoing PDP Awareness of own accountability To have a clear understanding of the importance of confidentiality Good keyboard skills Read coding experience IT skills Valid Driving Licence
Desirable
Health & Social Care Training, CPR/Defib, Safeguarding, I Infection Control Clinical Skills:- wound management/tissue viability, SystmOne clinical system
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 Calow and Brimington Practice
Address Foljambe Road
Brimington
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S43 1DD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.calbrimdocs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)