At a Glance
- Tasks: Support clinical teams in delivering top-notch patient care and assist with various healthcare tasks.
- Company: Join Primary Care Sheffield, dedicated to improving health services across the city.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for home visits and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while gaining valuable healthcare experience.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Healthcare Assistant and NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care preferred.
The predicted salary is between 37338 - 44962 £ per year.
We have an exciting role as a Healthcare Assistant (24 hours) this role is for PCS group practices at either North Darnall or Heeley Green Surgery.
The successful candidate will be working as a vital part of the practice team, the healthcare assistant will assist the clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.
The role involves supporting a range of clinical services, including phlebotomy, health checks, wound care, vaccinations, and monitoring patients health and wellbeing.
The successful candidate will help maintain high standards of patient care by supporting clinicians, preparing clinical areas, and ensuring services run safely and effectively.
Main duties of the job
- Supporting the clinical team in delivering high-quality patient care and prescribed care programmes.
- Undertaking clinical tasks including phlebotomy, health checks, wound care, vaccinations, and routine monitoring.
- Carrying out basic health assessments, including blood pressure, height, weight, and pre-diabetic checks.
- Processing and managing laboratory samples in line with practice procedures.
- Preparing, maintaining, and cleaning clinical rooms, equipment, and treatment areas.
- Managing medical consumable stock levels and supporting ordering processes.
- Assisting with patient care activities, including chaperoning and delegated clinical tasks.
- Promoting health and wellbeing awareness and supporting patient education.
- Identifying and escalating clinical or safeguarding concerns appropriately.
- Providing occasional support with home visits where required.
About us
Primary Care Sheffield (PCS) was established by GPs in Sheffield to support the delivery of high-quality primary care services across the city.
Working in partnership with GP practices and healthcare teams, PCS aims to improve patient care, reduce health inequalities, and provide services that help people live healthier and happier lives.
- Job responsibilities
- Working strictly in accordance with specific Hub protocols in the delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.
- Support the clinical team in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care as part of the practice multidisciplinary team.
- Undertake a range of Healthcare Assistant duties including phlebotomy, health checks, nursing observations, measurements, and long-term condition reviews.
- Provide clinical support including wound care, dressing changes, removal of sutures/clips, urinalysis, ear irrigation, and other delegated clinical tasks.
- Support vaccination programmes, health promotion activities, and provide advice to patients on improving health and wellbeing, including smoking cessation support.
- Process laboratory samples, complete clinical administration tasks, and assist with the collection and collation of patient data.
- Prepare and maintain clinical rooms, equipment, and supplies, ensuring safe standards of care and effective stock management.
- Work independently and use initiative while supporting clinicians, undertaking audits where required, and managing delegated patient care activities.
- Communicate effectively with patients from a range of cultures and backgrounds, providing compassionate care and maintaining confidentiality.
- Identify and escalate clinical or safeguarding concerns appropriately and contribute to maintaining patient safety.
- Undertake occasional home visits where required, holding a clean UK driving licence and working flexibly to meet service needs.
Note : This job description is not exhaustive and may be added to or changed to from time to time following discussion and consultation with the post holder and line manager
Person Specification
- Knowledge and Skills
- Committed to providing patient centred care
- Clean UK driving licence and able to undertake occasional home visits
- Urinalysis
- Nursing observations and measurements
Experience
- Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant
- Taking bloods
- Experience in a General Practice
- Experience of undertaking long term condition reviews.
- Experience of undertaking audits
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care -or equivalent experience.
- 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.
- £24,852.66 to £25,419.71 a year, Dependant on experience
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Healthcare Assistant employer: Primary Care Sheffield
Primary Care Sheffield (PCS) is an exceptional employer dedicated to enhancing the quality of primary care services in Sheffield. With a strong focus on employee development, PCS offers comprehensive training and growth opportunities within a supportive and collaborative work culture. Working at either North Darnall or Heeley Green Surgery not only allows you to make a meaningful impact on patient care but also provides a chance to be part of a team that values health equity and community well-being.
