About this role
Job summary
Horizon Healthcare are looking for a Healthcare Assistant who has an approachable manner and is able to work within our friendly team. You will be integral in maintaining the functioning of the practice and be able to work under pressure.
37.5 hours per week over five days. A minimum of one late shift (10:30 18:30) would be required.
Salary dependent on experience. We are not A4C but the salary will be equivalent to mid-Band 3.
SystmOne experience preferred
GP Practice experience preferred
PAST APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
Main duties of the job
Working under the direct supervision of the Practice Nurses 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. To be able to work at the main and branch surgery sites.
About us
Horizon Healthcare are a friendly City centre practice with a diverse population of 29,000+ patients.
We are a three GP Partnership supported by dedicated teams of Salaried GPs, Urgent Care Practitioners, Clinical Pharmacists, Practice Nurses and a GP Assistant. We are backed up by an excellent management and administration team.
We have a branch surgery in Mackworth.
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 dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
Wound care / Dressings / Management
Clip and suture removals
NHS health checks
Blood pressure checks
Venepuncture
Learning disability reviews
ECGs
Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate
Lifestyle advice
B12 injections
Diabetic foot checks
Fitting and removing of 24-hour BP monitor
Doppler
FeNo
BMI checks
Re-stocking of consulting rooms, storage cupboards, etc.
Stock ordering
Vaccine / cold chain storage monitoring and recording
Maintain, clean and check function of appropriate equipment used within the surgery
Person Specification
Clinical knowledge and skills Essential
Wound Care / Removal of sutures & staples Venepuncture ECGs New patient medicals inc. Height, weight, BP, Pulse Chaperone procedure Ability to record accurate clinical notes
Desirable
Spirometry
Skills Essential
Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner SystmOne user Effective time management (Planning & Organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Desirable
Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
Qualifications Essential
Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
Desirable
Phlebotomy certification Ear syringing certification
Qualifications Essential
Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
Desirable
Phlebotomy certification Ear syringing certification
Personal qualities Essential
Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative Motivated Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient Commitment to ongoing professional development Effectively utilises resources Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Experience Essential
Experience of working in a primary (GP) care environment Experience of working with the general public Experience of working in a healthcare setting
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 Horizon Healthcare
Address Horizon Healthcare
3-5 Burton Road
Derby
DE1 1TH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.horizonhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)