About this role
Job summary
On 11 March 2019, three well established GP practices formally merged to create Ashford Medical Partnership. Willesborough Health Centre, Singleton Health Centre, and St Stephens Health Centre collectively serve a patient population of approximately 38,000 people across the Ashford locality.
All three practice sites are strategically located within the heart of Ashford, situated approximately 2.5 miles apart, enabling collaborative working and accessible service delivery across the Partnership. The sites benefit from excellent transport links, with convenient access to Junctions 9 and 10 of the M20, and are located just a short distance from Ashford International railway station.
The current workforce structure comprises 6 GP Partners, supported by 16 Salaried GPs and locum GPs an Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs), Allied Health Professionals (AHPs), Registered General Nurses (RGNs), Healthcare Assistants (HCAs), a dedicated Primary Care Network (PCN) team, Medicines Management Team (MMT) and Prescribing Clerks. The wider clinical workforce is further supported by a General Manager and a large administrative team, all of whom collectively contribute to the effective delivery of high quality patient care and operational services across the organisation.
Main duties of the job
Working under the direct supervision of the Lead Practice Nurse, and in accordance with established practice policies, procedures, and clinical protocols, the Healthcare Assistant will support the wider clinical team in the safe and effective delivery of high-quality patient care and prescribed clinical programmes.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information regarding the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the role.
About us
We are a friendly, progressive, and forward-thinking practice committed to delivering high-quality patient care within a supportive and collaborative working environment. As part of our continued growth and service development, we are seeking to recruit additional team members to complement and strengthen our existing workforce.
What We Can Offer
A supportive, inclusive, and proactive working environment, led by experienced clinical mentors and an established leadership team.
Flexible and negotiable working arrangements to support both service needs and work-life balance.
Core practice opening hours of 8:00am 6:30pm, Monday to Friday.
Opportunities to participate in enhanced access services during evenings and weekends as part of the Ashford Clinical Providers Scheme.
Access to EMIS Web clinical software and integrated digital systems.
Modern practice premises with free on-site parking available.
Job description Job responsibilities
Job summary:
Working under the direct supervision of the lead practice nurse 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.
Job responsibilities:
New patient health checks
ECG recording
Phlebotomy
Spirometry
Chaperoning duties
Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses
Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment
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, including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations
Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual
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
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Qualified to at least NVQ level 3 Immunisation and Vaccination accredited Phlebotomy Accredited
Desirable
Spirometry training ECG training Foot pulses/ checks training
Experience Essential
Experience of working with the general public. Experience of working as an Health Care Assistant. Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure. Ability to deal with challenging situations. Has an understanding of local and national issues. To be able to demonstrate on-going personal and practice development. Demonstrates an understanding of Clinical Governance requirements. Ability to initiate, sustain and evaluate change. Excellent communication skills including verbal, written, face to face and active listening skills. Computer skills; Microsoft word and e-mail. Smart, polite and confident. Planning and organising. Performing under pressure. Adaptability. A degree of flexibility within working hours. Team working. Self-motivated.
Desirable
Experience of working in a GP Practice. Use of Emis Web 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.
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 Ashford Medical Partnership
Address Willesborough Health Centre
Bentley Road
Ashford
Kent
TN24 0HZ
Employer's website https://www.ashfordmedicalpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)