Healthcare Assistant
Job Description
Job summary
Three Chequers Medical Practice is looking to recruit a committed, caring and highly motivated Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly and well-established Medical Practice.
Location: Salisbury City Centre, Winterslow and Porton.
The HCA will work within their clinical boundaries to be able to demonstrate safe, competent clinical decision-making and deliver expert care, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times. The role will involve independent and autonomous working as well as working cohesively as part of both the individual teams and the wider Practice team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced candidate who is keen to develop their skills within our expanding nursing team. Full training will be provided, the most important thing is the Practice is looking for someone who is enthusiastic, highly motivated and hard working. The post holder will be responsible for providing essential services as part of our long term condition management system.
Experienced applicants will need to have an NVQ Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) and experience in skills such as health checks, BP monitoring, ECGs, wound care etc.
Main duties of the job
We have full and part-time positions available across Monday - Friday between the hours of 8.00am and 6.30pm and be willing to work a Saturday 8.30am - 5.00pm on a pro-rata basis. For this position, you will need to have a full clean driving licence with access to a car as you may need to work at our branch sites.
What we can offer:
All new employees will receive a detailed induction and training programme as well as mentor to guide you through your transition into General Practice
NHS Pension
5 weeks holiday a year plus bank holidays on a pro rota basis
Opportunities for career development and progression
Staff training and away days
About us
We provide a high level of care to our 24,000 patients from four sites within Salisbury and the surrounding area. We pride ourselves on being a friendly and supportive team with a reputation for excellence. We value enthusiasm as well as experience and welcome applications from both experienced applicants and passionate self-starters. The Practice team is made up of 8 Partners, and 10 salaried doctors supported by a comprehensive team of allied health professionals including a full complement of nursing, clerical and administrative staff. We are a training, teaching and active research practice which has received the only Outstanding CQC results in Salisbury.
The good name of the practice depends upon the achievement of a high standard of care in our work, and maintaining confidentiality and honesty in the conduct of that work. It is vital that at all times we ensure that we conduct our work in accordance with the highest standards. We are proud of our Practice and want people to join our team who are of the same philosophy.
Job responsibilities
Full details about the Healthcare Assistant role can be found in the attached job description.
How to apply:
Complete the application form that can be found on our website and return to the email address found on the application form or return by hand or post to any of our surgeries.
For more information about these positions please visit our website www.3chequers.co.uk/staff-vacancies or collect an application form from Endless Street Surgery.
If you have any questions about our current vacancies, please email bswicb.recruitment.threechequers@nhs.net
We look forward to receiving your applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Advanced numeracy skills to GCSE Level C or above
- Excellent keyboard and computer skills including use of Microsoft Office
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
Desirable
- Complaints systems
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Primary Care
- Experience of dealing with the public/patients
Desirable
- Experience in Phlebotomy
- Experience in Wound management
- Experience in Health promotion
- Experience of SystmOne clinical system
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
Three Chequers Medical Practice
Address
72 Endless Street
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP1 3UH
