Health Care Assistant
- NHS
- Part Time
- Cheltenham
- 12.80 - 13.20 an hour
Job Description
Job summary
Sixways Clinic is a friendly, forward thinking surgery. We are looking for an experienced healthcare assistant to work within our friendly and supportive nursing team.
The role is for 20 hours per week and this can be spread through the week however it is a requirement to work 4-8pm on mondays.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will ideally have experience working within a General Practice setting. The post holder will have clinical system experience and knowledge of entering patient information onto the system. The post holder will be expected to undertake the following as part of their role: NHS Health Checks, ECG's, B12, shingles, flu and pneumo vaccinations, Wound care (where a management plan is in place), Stitch removal, Phlebotomy, Stock ordering and rotation Infection control and Prevention support. The role will include set time for purely phlebotomy appointments.
About us
We are a 6 partner practice with an established nursing team consisting of 2 ANPs, 3 PNs, 1 HCA and 1 Phlebotomist. We have a light and airy nursing area, with dedicated treatment rooms. We are very committed to staff work life balance We are part of a strong Primary Care Network and are focussed at delivering high quality general medical services to our 11,000 registered patients
Job responsibilities
Main Duties To undertake the delivery of treatment room service in General Practice, working with the Doctors and Nursing team to bring medical services to the patients. Responsibilities: Undertake treatment room care including NHS Health Checks Phlebotomy Wound care B12, shingles, flu and pneumo injections NHS Health Checks Stitch and suture removal Management of Treatment Room: Ensure correct equipment available and kept clean to prescribed guidelines for infection control protection. Maintenance of Infection Control procedures. Record patients clinical data on the computer Participate in evidence based practice Be aware of child health and child protection issues, local policies and referral procedures The post holder will be required to: Work in accordance with practice guidelines to assist the clinical team Maintaining confidentiality and check patient identification Liaise with clinicians with any concerns
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
Desirable
- Relevant Health Care Assistant Qualification
- Level 2 Safeguarding
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting, ideally within primary care;
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes;
- Consistently confidential, compassionate and respectful approach, placing a high value on the dignity of patients, relatives, carers and colleagues
Desirable
- Experience of using SystmOne software
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively and to understand the needs of the patient
- Problem solving with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- Flexibility and an adaptable approach
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Ability to work as part of a team
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
Sixways
Address
London Road
Charlton Kings
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL52 6HS
