Job summary
| 23 August 2024 |
| £12.44 to £12.44 per hour |
| £12.44 an hour |
| Full time |
| 02 September 2024 |
| Dorking, RH4 1SD |
| NHS Jobs |
| Permanent |
| A2589-24-0001 |
Medwyn is seeking to recruit a Health Care Assistant to join our busy Practice in Dorking (rated Outstanding by CQC). The role is for 15 hours a week (days to be agreed) and is a permanent contract. This is an important role in the practice to support the doctor and nurse teams by undertaking patient care tasks, clinical support tasks, infection control tasks, restocking and stock rotation. The role will be supported by our existing HCA and nursing teams and the successful candidate will be encouraged to take part in continuing professional development to develop the role.
Informal visits are welcome.
Main duties of the job
- To assist the nursing staff and doctors in the care of the practice population.
- To work with the Primary Health Care Team to ensure a seamless delivery of care to the Practice population and to promote a positive image of the Practice to its patients and service users.
About us
The Practice has a very clear objective in wanting to provide patients with the highest possible standard of primary healthcare; not only medical care, but also in terms of health information and awareness, the community from which they deliver their services and in the Clinician/Patient relationship.
The Partners are proud of the services they provide and their excellent reputation. These are all delivered from a purpose built one stop health centre, completed in 2006. The Centre now houses Medwyn Surgery, as well as an Occupational Health service, Private travel clinic, physiotherapy, podiatry, community staff, conference facilities, a pharmacy, audiometry and a range of services delivered by a number of sessional medical practitioners.
Medwyn is part of Dorking Primary Care Network. This consists of 4 Dorking practices that have a proven track record of successfully working together collaboratively and effectively for the benefit of patients and the wider community.
Medwyn Surgery serves around 13,500 patients and this is rising steadily, partly due to population growth in the area and partly due to the impressive and obvious presence of its excellent facilities.
The practice is well established in terms of computerisation. The Partners consider themselves to be innovative. The clinical and appointment system used is SystmOne.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB TITLE: Health Care Assistant
JOB LOCATION: Medwyn Surgery, Medwyn Centre, Centre, Reigate Road, Dorking, RH4 1SD
RESPONSIBLE TO: GP Partners
MAIN PURPOSE OF POST
The health care assistant will assist the nursing staff and doctors in the care of the practice population.
To work with the Primary Health Care Team to ensure a seamless delivery of care to the Practice population and to promote a positive image of the Practice to its patients and service users.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Clinical
-To carry out a range of treatment room duties using agreed protocols and under the direct supervision of a clinical member of staff. e.g. NHS Health checks, ECGs, 24hr BPs, urinalysis, INRs, phlebotomy, injections, weight, height and BP check.
– The health care assistant will assist with specialist clinics as appropriate.
– The health care assistant will maintain stocks and supplies within the Practice.
– The health care assistant will identify areas of possible improvement in service delivery to the practice manager.
– The health care assistant will maintain effective communication with the Primary Health Care Team and external agencies.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Administrative
-The health care assistant will ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient healthcare and registration with the practice.
– The health care assistant will participate in the development of protocols and guidelines and assist in the formulation of Practice philosophy and policy.
– The health care assistant will contribute to the development of the Practice by participating in Practice meetings as required.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Professional
-To acknowledge clinical limitations and not undertake any procedures for which they have not be adequately trained.
– To maintain confidentiality.
– To maintain personal development by attending courses/study days as identified by the Partners.
– Participate in the education and training of students.
To undertake any other duties which are commensurate with the level and responsibilities of this post.
To actively and continuously review all activities and suggest areas for improvement.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- – Experience of working within the NHS or Primary Care
Desirable
- – Experience of working in a GP Practice
- – Experience as a Health Care Assistant
- – Phlebotomy qualification
- – Vaccine Administering qualification
- – Basic wound care
- – Phlebotomy
Qualifications
Essential
- – Willingness to complete the Care Certificate/qualification.
- – Good standard of education
Desirable
- – Care Certificate/qualification
- – Experience of System One
Other:
Essential
- – Good communication skills (written and oral)
- – Team player
- – Strong IT Skills
- – Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines in a fast pace environment.
- – Time management skills
- – Ability to build relationships
- – Dependable and adaptable
- – Positive Outlook
- – Common sense
- – Approachable
- – Confident, assertive and resilient
- – Clear DBS
- – Committed to continuous professional development
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
