Healthcare Assistant
Job Description
Job summary
Siam Surgery is looking for a healthcare assistant (HCA) to join the practice in this vital patient-facing role with clinical responsibilities. The role is offered on a part time basis for 32 hours per week over 4 days ideally to work on a Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday but this is negotiable.
Main duties of the job
- Undertake new patient health checks.
- Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately,
- Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly.
- Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required.
- Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics.
- Act as a chaperone as required.
- Undertake venepuncture (training given).
- Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation.
- Provide support during minor operations as required.
- Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate.
- Carry out ECGs as requested.
The role will offer you the opportunity to build on your experience, skills and competence, requiring you to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
About us
Siam Surgery is a GP practice located within Sudbury Community Health Centre and provides a high level of care to over 12,500 patients in Sudbury, Suffolk and its surrounding villages. Rated good in all areas by CQC, Siam Surgery also has a high level of patient satisfaction.
We are a well-established, friendly and supportive team who take pride in the work we do. We promote a healthy work life balance and are willing to facilitate personal development and encourage each individual's interests.
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Successful completion of the Care Certificate, or willingness to undertake, as indicated by the CQC.
- Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or equivalent.
- Phlebotomy certification
- Vaccination certification
Experience
Essential
- Strong clinical skills including venepuncture/phlebotomy.
- Excellent patient-facing communication and interpersonal skills.
- Confidential manner with a compassionate and respectful approach, placing a high value on the dignity of patients, relatives, carers and colleagues.
- Ability to work independently, determining own workload priorities, as well as working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
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
Primary Care Careers
Address
Church Field Road
Sudbury
Suffolk
CO10 2DZ
Employer's website
https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
