This is an exciting opportunity for a Health Care Assistant to work in both our Dover & Shepherdswell branches. The practice is currently looking for an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic HCA to join our friendly and professional clinical team. We are looking for someone who will share our commitment to providing excellent healthcare to our patients. Part-time and Full-time hours considered.
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will have a range of skills including:
Phlebotomy
Injections including B12, adult seasonal flu vaccines using a PSD
Perform dressing changes
Blood pressure monitoring including 24hr ambulatory monitoring
ECG including 24hr ambulatory monitoring
NHS Health Checks and Well Person checks
Re-stocking and maintaining stocks
Ear irrigation
Removal of sutures and clips
Any other delegated duties considered to the post
About us
White Cliffs Medical Centre is based in a purpose built building just a short distance from Dover town centre and consists of two partners, four nurses and a two HCAs.
We also have a branch surgery in Shepherdswell.
We are a busy practice with a hardworking, dedicated and supportive team of reception/admin/dispensary staff, as well as our clinical team. We work closely with our Primary Care Network to deliver high standards of care to our patient population of around 9,600.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Health Care Assistant to join our friendly team. The ideal candidate will have experience in the following key areas, amongst others:
NHS Health Checks and Well Person Checks
Phlebotomy
Ear Irrigation
Perform dressing changes
Removal of sutures and clips
BP monitoring including 24hr monitoring
ECG including 24hr monitoring
Injections including B12 and adult seasonal flu vaccines using a PSD
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
Desirable
- Phlebotomy certification
- Ear syringing certification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Wound Care / Removal of sutures & staples
- Venepuncture
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- ECG including 24hr monitoring
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- New patient medicals inc. height, weight, BP, pulse
- Chaperone procedure
- Spirometry
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- EMIS user skill
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.
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