Healthcare Assistant
Job Description
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Healthcare Assistant to come and join the friendly St Thomas Medical Group Nursing Team.
The preferred hours are:- Mon, Thu & Fri 08:30 17:00 these can be negotiable for right applicant.
The Group have three sites across Exeter.
The Practice uses SystmOne.
The ideal candidate will have an excellent skill mix, be friendly, have a good sense of humour and be flexible. The successful candidates will be expected to work across sites.
We are seeking someone who is enthusiastic about delivering excellent patient care, with good interpersonal/communication skills and has the ability to work well independently as well as part of the integrated team.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
Undertake patient health checks
Support the practice nurse and patient with health promotion initiatives
Carry out baseline observations such as ECG, pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, and other appropriate clinical indicators recording findings accurately
Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
Carry out BMI checks as directed
Act as a chaperone as required
When trained, undertake venepuncture
When trained, administer flu vaccinations and other injectable therapies
When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the practice nurse
Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
Provide support during minor operations and contraception clinics as required
Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
Ensure clinical waste is managed in clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy
Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
About us
St Thomas Medical Group is the 2nd largest practice in Devon, forward thinking, innovative and outward-facing, looking for an enthusiastic, skilled and motivated individual to help us diversify the workforce of our organisation.
With an excellent, supportive team of GPs, Clinical, Administrative and Reception staff operating out of purpose-built surgeries, we have 12 Partners, 23 Salaried Drs, 24 Nurses, 6 ANPs, 4 Paramedics, Health and Wellbeing Coach, Occupational Health Therapist, 2 Pharmacists, 1 Pharmacy Technician, First Contact Physios and Social prescribers forming a strong and skilled workforce.
The team work extremely hard and have a very positive work ethic. The team are very well supported by the Groups 12 GP Partners and management team.
Job responsibilities
Undertake patient health checks
Support the practice nurse and patient with health promotion initiatives
Carry out baseline observations such as ECG, pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, and other appropriate clinical indicators recording findings accurately
Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
Carry out BMI checks as directed
Act as a chaperone as required
When trained, undertake venepuncture
When trained, administer flu vaccinations and other injectable therapies
When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the practice nurse
Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
Provide support during minor operations and contraception clinics as required
Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
Ensure clinical waste is managed in clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy
Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Healthcare qualification/experience (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
Desirable
- Phlebotomy certification
- Ear syringing certification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- 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
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Occupational Health Clearance
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Wound Care / Removal of sutures & staples
- ECGs
- Phlebotomy
- Injectable therapies
- New patient health checks. Height, weight, BP, Pulse
- Chaperone procedure
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Competent in the use of Office and Email
- 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
St Thomas Medical Group
Address
St Thomas Health Centre
Cowick St
Exeter
Devon
EX4 1HJ
Employer's website
https://www.stthomasmedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
