About this role
Job summary
South Leicestershire Medical Group are looking for a compassionate and motivated Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference within the local community by supporting our patients with high-quality care in a professional and welcoming environment.
As part of our team, you will work alongside experienced clinical and non clinical team who are passionate about delivering excellent patient care.
What we can offer?
- Full time/part time hours available
- Competitive salary
- Annual leave increasing with long term service
- NHS pension
- NHS Blue Light Discount
- Salary Sacrifice Scheme (T&C's apply)
- Mental Health first aiders
- Access to NHS employee mental health support
- Guest speakers at Protected Learning Time meetings
- Continued personal and career development opportunities
- Free tea & coffee
- Summer and Christmas social events
- Free on-site parking
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will support the clinical team in delivering high-quality patient care and ensuring a positive patient experience. Duties will include assisting within clinics, carrying out basic clinical observations, preparing rooms and equipment, supportive administrative tasks where required and helping maintain a safe, clean and efficient working environment. You will work closely with clinicians, patients and colleagues as part of a busy and supportive team, playing an important role in the day to day running of the service and partnership.
About us
South Leicestershire Medical Group is a dynamic, progressive, and supportive place to work and are proud of our clinical care and innovation. We currently have a diverse clinical team supported by a progressive administrative structure, caring for a total of 25,000 patients over six sites in the South of Leicestershire, covering Market Harborough, Fleckney and Great Glen.
Job description Job responsibilities
Patient care and clinical proceduresCarry out clinical observations such as bloods pressure, height and weight.Prepare and clean clinical rooms before and after patients.Supporting infection prevention and control proceduresAccurately records information withing patient records and clinical systemsManage stock levelsMaintain patient confidentiality at all timesWork collaboratively with the wider practice team
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
- Healthcare qualification such as NVQ level 2/3 in health and social care, care certificate or equivalent - GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
Experience Essential
- Previous experience working within a GP practice - Caring and compassionate approach - Good communication - Ability to work effectively within a team - Willingness to learn and undertake training - Understanding of patient confidentiality and professional boundaries - Experience with clinical systems, SystmOne
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 South Leicestershire Medical Group
Address Kibworth Medical Centre
Smeeton Road
Kibworth Beauchamp
Leicester
LE8 0LG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.southleicestershiremedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)