Job summary
This role is fixed term for 12 months (Maternity cover) - 1 or 2 days per week.
Windsor House Group Practice is a large GP Practice with 3 x surgeries based in Leeds (Morley, Churwell and Drighlington) with a list size of over 20,000 patients.
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic person to join our clinical team as a trained Healthcare Assistant.
The role is very hands on and requires a high degree of accuracy, confidentiality, and ability to perform all the task require, which includes bending, lifting and moving.
Please see the job role for details on what the role of Health Care Assistant within a GP Surgery is expected to do.
If you are hardworking, reliable and are interested about providing a high standard of care to our patients, we would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
- Weight, height& BP checks
- Testing and handling of clinical specimens e.g. urine dipstick
- NHS Health checks
- Health promotion
- Dressings & treatment room procedures
- Diabetic foot checks
- ECG's
- QOF reviews
- Flu, pneumonia, B12, Shingles, injections
- Ensure adequate infection control procedures in treatment and consulting rooms
- Phlebotomy
- Vaccine / cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
About us
We are a very friendly and forward thinking Practice within the Leeds area with a list size of approximately 20000 patients.
Our multi-disciplinary team includes 12 GP's, 10 registrars, 2 Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacists Technicians, Practice Nurses, HCAs all supported by a strong administration and reception team(s). Our aim is to deliver good quality healthcare to our patients.
We recognise that the quality of care we provide is only as good as the quality of the people that work at our practice. We are committed to providing an open, friendly and supportive environment where all staff are comfortable sharing ideas and who can expect to be provided with all the support you need to enjoy working with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
- Weight, height & BP checks
- Testing and handling of clinical specimens e.g. urine dipstick
- NHS health checks
- Assist in minor surgical procedures
- Health promotion
- Dressings
- Act as a chaperone
- Diabetic foot checks
- ECG's
- QOF reviews
- Flu, pneumonia, B12, Shingles IM injections
- Ensure adequate infection control procedures in treatment and consulting rooms
- Phlebotomy
- Vaccine / cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
- Participate in practice audit as directed by management.
- Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care.
- Support and participate in shared learning within the practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
- Phelbotomy
- GCSE Maths and English grade D or above
- Good standard of general education
- Use of SystmOne
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Primary Care environment
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
Windsor House Group Practice
Address
Windsor House Surgery
2 Corporation Street
Morley
Leeds
LS27 9NB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.windsorhousegrouppractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Healthcare Assistant in Leeds employer: Windsor House Group Practice
Windsor House Group Practice is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises patient care and employee well-being. With opportunities for professional growth within a large GP practice, employees benefit from a collaborative environment and flexible working hours, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the healthcare sector.
Contact Details:
Windsor House Group Practice Recruitment Team
