Health Care Assistant in Preston

Ash Tree House Surgery is currently looking to recruit a Health Care Assistant. This is an exciting and rare opportunity to join our friendly and dynamic Nurse team. The team currently consists of 3 Practice Nurses, 2 advanced clinical practitioners, 1 Trainee advanced clinical practitioner, 2 Health Care Assistants and 1 General practice assistant. We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring Health Care Assistant to further enhance the team and join our friendly GP Practice. A team player with good clinical skills and an interest in further training and personal development are vital. The advert may close earlier due to the number of applications received.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work under indirect supervision of the lead Practice Nurse and will undertake tasks and duties delegated by the lead Practice Nurse or suitably qualified regulated professional. They will work collaboratively with the General Practice team to meet the needs of the patients, following policy and procedures. The healthcare assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education.

About us

Ash Tree House Surgery is a busy training practice which is made up of a team of 4 very versatile GP partners, who are supported by a host of salaried GPs, ACPs, Clinical Pharmacy Team, Practice Nurses, Health Care Assistants, GPA, Management Team, Administration and Reception staff. We are a close-knit team that is able to work together efficiently and effectively to ensure that our patients receive an exemplary level of care and service from all that are part of team Ash Tree House.

Job responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

• Undertake new patient health checks
• Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
• Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately
• Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
• Undertake basic wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
• Support the practice nurses with the management of chronic disease clinics
• Carry out BMI checks as directed
• Act as a chaperone as required
• Undertake venepuncture
• Carry out ECGs as requested
• Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
• Provide support during minor operations as required
• Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
• Ensure fridges are monitored/cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance
• Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy
• Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Secondary Responsibilities

• Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead
• Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
• Support and participate in shared learning within the practice

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Healthcare Qualification (level 3 or 4)
• Qualified in Phlebotomy

Experience

• Experience working with the General Public
• Experience working in a healthcare setting
• Experience of working in Primary Care

Skills

• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Effective time management
• Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
• Clinical Knowledge and Skills
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes
• ECGs
• New patient checks including height, weight, BP, pulse
• The ability to chaperone

Other Requirements

• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Check
• Occupational Health Clearance
• Flexibility to work outside of core hours when required

Personal Qualities

• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Ability to work under pressure
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Punctual and committed to supporting the 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.