About this role
Job summary
The Market Surgery is looking for a Health Care Assistant or Phlebotomist to join ourwell-established and forward-thinking GP practice.The hours will be part time but can be negotiated to fit the right candidate. We are looking for someone who is dedicated and seekinga new challenge.
Main duties of the job
The HCA works within the organisation and supports the practice nursing and administrative teams in the delivery of clinical and administrative services. This role involves working as part of the practice multi-disciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population.
Having completed the Care Certificate or equivalent qualification, the HCA will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion, long-term condition management and patient education while also supporting the administrative team on an as-required basis.
About us
The Market Surgery is a busy seven doctor practice providing care to over 10,000 patients in and around Aylsham in North Norfolk.
Working from purpose-built premises, located a short walking distance from the centre of Aylsham, we aim to provide a friendly and efficient service to patients fulfilling all their primary care needs. All our consulting rooms are on the ground floor, we have a dispensary next to the reception area and we have a car park for the use of our patients.
The practice is part of North and Waveney Integrated Care Service. We are a training practice for GP Registrars and medical students.
Job description Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Healthcare Assistant in delivering health services. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
a.Consult with patients and their families to undertake assessments of patient need
b.Deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion, long-term condition management and patient education
c.Be an integral part of the general practice team
d.Provide clinical support to registered nurses and other healthcare professionals within the organisation
e.Deliver basic clinical care interventions under supervision, supporting continuity of care and patient safety initiatives
f.Act as a chaperone as required
g.Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
h.Provide support during minor operations as required
i.Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC Policy
j.Work within national and local protocols where these exist
k.Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to both PCN and practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children
l.Recognise the boundaries of their practice and know when and to whom patients should be referred
m.Support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements
n.Support the administrative team on an as-required basis
o.Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes
p.Contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance
q.Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times
Person Specification
Experience Desirable
Experience of working in a GP practice Experience with ECGs, INRs, Dressings, Blood Pressures, NHS Health Checks
Qualifications Essential
Has completed the Care Certificate or equivalent qualification Qualified in Phlebotomy
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 The Market Surgery
Address 26 Norwich Road
Aylsham
Norwich
NR11 6BW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.themarketsurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)