About this role
Job summary
Are you passionate about making a difference in healthcare? We're looking for a dedicated part-time Health Care Assistant (part time hours to be negotiated over 2 days) to join our friendly team at Claremont Bank Surgery, a town centre practice serving around 7900 patients.
As a Health Care Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in providing exceptional patient care alongside a supportive nursing team.
Why Work With Us:
Welcoming Team Environment: Be a part of our warm and collaborative team that values your contributions.Opportunity for Growth: We offer opportunities for professional development and training to enhance your skills.Impactful Work: Make a meaningful impact by providing excellent care to our patient population.
Main duties of the job
The following are the core responsibilities of the Healthcare Assistant. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependant upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.Assisting healthcare professionals in providing high-quality patient care. Conducting new patient health checks, measurements, and routine tests. Supporting patients with various healthcare needs, such as wound care, blood pressures, ECGs working within your scope of practice.Ear irrigation when trained under the supervision of the Practice NurseSupport the Practice Nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics.When trained, administer B12 injections. Maintaining accurate patient records and assisting with administrative tasks as required. Upholding infection control standards and ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients.Carry out BMI checks as directed.Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transport.Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session.Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance.Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisation's IPC policy.Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate.
About us
At Claremont Bank Surgery, we pride ourselves on being a pivotal part of our town centre community, serving approximately 7900 patients. Our team embodies a friendly and supportive atmosphere, where collaboration and dedication to exceptional patient care are at the forefront of our values.
Job description Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Healthcare Assistant. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependant upon factors such as workload and staffing levels. Assisting healthcare professionals in providing high-quality patient care. Conducting new patient health checks, measurements, and routine tests. Supporting patients with various healthcare needs, such as dressing changes, wound care, compression bandaging, ECGs, working within your scope of practice. Ear irrigation if trained under the supervision of the Practice Nurse Support the Practice Nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics. When trained, administer B12 injections. Maintaining accurate patient records and assisting with administrative tasks as required. Upholding infection control standards and ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients. Carry out BMI checks as directed. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transport. Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisation's IPC policy. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate, working within your scope of practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
1. GCSE grade A-C in English and Maths or equivalent 2. Experience of working with the general public 3. Experience of working in a healthcare setting 4. Ability to record on clinical notes 5. Excellent communications skills and including excellent IT skills 6. Effective time management 7. Ability to work as a team and autonomously 8. Good interpersonal skills 9. Ability to follow clinical policy 10. Polite and confident with a flexible approach. An individual who is self motivated and has excellent problem solving skills. 11. Operates with high integrity and loyalty 12. Commitment to ongoing professional development 13. Punctual and committed member of the team 14. Ability to work under pressure You will be expected to undertake a DBS check.
Desirable
1. Ideally you will have completed the HCA Care Certificate 2. Experience of working in Primary Care 3. Have undertaken wound care and suture removal training 4. Competent in the use of Microsoft office and Outlook 5. Experience in EMIS 6. Flexibility where required to work outside of core hours
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 Claremont Bank Surgery
Address Claremont Bank
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY1 1RL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.claremontbanksurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)