Job summary
We are looking for a qualified health care assistant, to join our general practice team. You will work along side a team of 3 nurses and another experienced health care assistant.
You will work as a part of the MDT team to include both clinical teams and administrative teams, to provide high quality care to patients.
Main duties of the job
Your role will include
Maintaining the privacy, dignity, needs and cultural beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
participate in mandatory training as required
Work within general practice and the practice policies and procedures.
Phlebotomy, basic wound care, annual health checks, Stock checks and
About us
We have around 8000 patients registered at the surgery. around 1/3 of these patients do not have English as a first language and therefore require additional support to access health care.
As a team, we promote the wellbeing of the patients and the team.
We have 42 members in our team, to include GPs, Nurses, HCA, Phlebotomists, Pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, receptionist and an experienced admin team.
We are a training practice that invites students in to come and learn with us, including GPs, Nurses and pharmacy technicians. We believe in supporting team members to achieve goals through expereince and learning.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be required to work within your scope of practice and training, you role will include
Phlebotomy Health checks Promoting healthy life style Basic wound care Stock control Blood pressures checks, using practice escalation processes Maintaining and monitoring of vaccination condition and temperatures Acting as a chaperone as required In house testing of urine samples Testing of emergency medical equipment Use the clinical system to record interactions To participate in audits To help identify vulnerable patients
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE level C or above
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- Holds the care certificate
- NVQ level 2 in health and social care
Desirable
- Holds a clean driving licence
- Previous experience in primary care
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with a team
- Experience working in a clinical environment
- Experience working with individuals with care needs
Desirable
- Experience working in a GP practice
- Has previously worked on a care setting
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
Page Hall Medical Centre
Address
101 Owler Lane
Sheffield
S4 8GB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.pagehallmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
