Job summary
Guru Nanak and Botwell MedicalCentre are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Healthcare Assistant to support our clinical team in delivering outstanding patient care. This varied and rewarding role offers the opportunity to develop your skills within a busy primary care environment while contributing to the health and wellbeing of our local community.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
- UndertakeNHS Health Checks.
- Recordclinical observations including:
- Blood pressure
- Height and weight
- BMI
- Pulse
- Oxygen saturation
- Temperature
- Performvenepuncture/phlebotomy.
- Carryout ECGs.
- Undertakenew patient health checks.
- Supportchronic disease monitoring clinics.
- Assistwith smoking cessation, health promotion and lifestyle advice.
- Undertakewound care and dressings following appropriate training and competencyassessment.
- Conducturinalysis and specimen management.
- Administervaccinations where trained and delegated.
- Ensureclinical rooms are stocked, maintained and prepared.
- Maintainaccurate patient records using the clinical system.
- Supportinfection prevention and control procedures.
- Participatein quality improvement and audit activities.
- Maintainpatient confidentiality and comply with information governance requirements.
About us
Guru Nanak Medical Centre andBotwell Medical Centre are well-established NHS GP practices serving a diversepatient population of approximately 14,500 patients across Southall and Hayes.We are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care andcontinuously improving services to meet the needs ofour local community.We are committed to deliveringhigh-quality patient care, underpinned by continuity, respect, and kindness.Our practice strives to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care to allpatients.
We also aim to create a supportiveand well-organised working environment for all clinicians, including locumstaff.
We value clear communication, mutual respect, and teamwork, and we arecommitted to ensuring you have a positive and smooth experience while workingwith us.
Job responsibilities
GURU NANAK MEDICAL CENTRE
1-3 Woodlands Road, Southall, UB1 1EQ
Branch Botwell Medical Centre
238 Botwell Lane, Hayes, UB3 2AP
Dr Gulbash Singh Dr Kawal Mohan Dr Raj Chandok
Healthcare Assistant
GuruNanak Medical Centre / Botwell Medical Centre
Job Title
HealthcareAssistant (HCA)
Salary
£25,350 £29,000 per annum (pro rata, depending on experience and qualifications)
Hours
Full-time37.5 hours per week
Contract Type
Permanent
Location
GuruNanak Medical Centre, Southall and/or Botwell Medical Centre, Hayes
What We Are Looking For
Desirable Criteria
NVQLevel 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care, Healthcare Support, or equivalentexperience.
Experienceworking in a healthcare setting.
Competentin phlebotomy.
Goodcommunication and interpersonal skills.
Abilityto work effectively as part of a team.
BasicIT skills and experience using clinical systems.
Understandingpatient confidentiality and safeguarding responsibilities.
Abilityto manage workload effectively and work independently.
Experience working in General Practice.
Experienceworking in General Practice.
Experienceconducting NHS Health Checks.
Knowledgeof System One software
Punjabi, Hindi, Gujarati or Arabic language skills
Experiencesupporting patients with long-term conditions.
CareCertificate qualification.
BasicLife Support training.
Personal Attributes
Thesuccessful candidate will be:
- Caring,compassionate and patient-focused.
- Professionaland reliable.
- Organisedwith good attention to detail.
- Flexibleand adaptable to service needs.
- Committedto providing high-quality patient care.
- Able todemonstrate excellent customer service skills.
Benefits
- NHSPension Scheme (where applicable).
- Supportiveand friendly working environment.
- Opportunitiesfor training and professional development.
- Annualleave entitlement including bank holidays (prorata).
- Disclosure and Barring Service(DBS)
Equality & Diversity
We arecommitted to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcomeapplications from all sections of the community and are committed to creating aworkforce that reflects the population we serve.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care, Healthcare Support, or equivalent experience.
- Experience working in General Practice.
- Experience working in a healthcare setting.
- Competent in phlebotomy.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Basic IT skills and experience using clinical systems.
- Understanding patient confidentiality and safeguarding responsibilities.
- Ability to manage workload effectively and work independently.
Desirable
- Punjabi, Hindi, Gujarati or Arabic language skills.
- Experience conducting NHS Health Checks.
- Knowledge of System One software
- Experience supporting patients with long-term conditions.
- Care Certificate qualification.
- Basic Life Support training.
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
Dr G Singh and Partners
Address
1-3 Woodlands Road
Southall
Middlesex
UB1 1EQ
United Kingdom
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