Health Care Assistant (HCA) in Shrewsbury

We are anestablished medical practice based in Shrewsbury with a list size of over 11,000 We have an opportunity for a Health Care Assistant to join our team for 24 hours per week.

The hours of work will be:

Monday – 8:00am – 5:00pm

Friday – 8:00am – 5:00pm

Please contact lara.bason@nhs.net to request an application form to apply for this position.

Main duties of the job

CLINICAL DUTIES

• Carry out health assessments on newlyregistered patients, e.g. testing urine, blood pressure checks, pulse, heights,weights, peak flow measurements and taking family history
• Venepuncture and packaging of bloodsamples
• Carry out dressing changes, underthe supervision of a clinician
• Assist in minor operations, as directedby the Doctor and/or Practice Nurse
• Carry out ECG testing and 24 hour blood pressure monitoring
• Deal with hazardous waste appropriately
• Act as a chaperone when required
• Carry out ear syringing
• Carry out NHS Health Checks
• Administer vaccinations in line with local and national guidelines
• Carry out home visits to patients asrequired

HOUSEKEEPING DUTIES

• Clean and restock doctors rooms daily
• Ensure that stocks(drugs & consumables) are ordered
• Prepare HCA& doctors clinical areas, in readiness for clinical sessions includinginstrument preparation, cleaning, checking of expiry dates, replacing andrestocking
• Ensure that thedrug refrigerators are checked daily for the correct temperature, and thatcontents are checked for expiry dates
• Ensure adequate supplies are available and that the cold chain ismaintained
• Ensure thatequipment is fully operational and that any servicing is arranged and recorded
• Ensure thatinfection control standards are adhered to, report to Nursing team if standardsare not being met. If appropriate attend local IPC meetings conduct internalInfection Control audits.

About us

We adopt a teamwork approach to working and are enthusiastic,supportive, well organised, with an emphasis on supporting our cliniciansreleasing them to maximise their time with patients. We hold a CQC rating of Good and are consistently high QOF achievers.

We have a particular interest in providing training forclinicians and pastoral support to students and junior doctors. We are a memberof Shrewsbury Primary Care Network.

We are looking for a candidate who is proactive, highlymotivated, with a commitment to the provision and further development of highquality services in a primary care setting.

Job responsibilities

To assist the Nursing Teamin delivery of both their clinical and administrative duties, maintaining ahigh standard of care for the patients of the Practice, whilst working withinPractice protocols and guidelines.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSE Mathematics
• Good standard of general education

Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent communication skills (Written and Oral)
• Time Management and the ability to work to deadlines
• Interpersonal skills
• Some knowledge of clinical IT systems
• A detailed understanding of a General Practice environment

Experience

• Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients
• Experience of working in a GP practice
• Practical experience of computerised recording systems

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.