Job details
| 02 September 2024 |
| £11.44 to £12.92 per hour |
| £11.44 – £12.92 an hour |
| Full time |
| 23 September 2024 |
| Folkestone, CT20 2HN |
| NHS Jobs |
| Permanent |
| A2847-24-0007 |
Health Care Assistant Job summary
Experience working as a health care assistant in general practice would be a distinct advantage. However, we would be willing to provide training to applicants who have already obtained or are in the process of obtaining qualifications and professional competencies required for the role. The successful health care assistant should be able to demonstrate excellent communication and computer skills along with the ability to multi-task and to work both independently and within a team
Health Care Assistant Main duties
As part of your duties you will offer a range of diagnostic and therapeutic services including phlebotomy, ECGs, 24 hour BP monitors, Dressings, injections, Diabetic Health Checks, NHS health checks & assisting with minor surgery
About us
An opportunity has arisen due to retirement for the role of a Health Care Assistant at Sandgate Road Surgery, Folkestone. Located inWest Folkestone just a short walk from the Folkestone Leas the practice providesprimary care services to approximately 13,000 patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job summary:
Working under the direct supervision of the Practice Matron the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.
Duties and responsibilities Include, but are not limited to:
New patient health checks
ECG recording
Phlebotomy
Blood pressure
24 hour blood pressure monitoring
Diabetic Annual Review (HCA)
Chaperoning duties
Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses
Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment
Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms
Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions, including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations
Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual
Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being
Preparing and maintaining Infection Control Audits
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE or Equivalent In English and Maths
Desirable
- Care Certificate and KaSPaC or NVQ equivalent
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in directly providing healthcare to patients
- Demonstrate a proactive approach to learning and professional development
- Clear and concise communication skills
- Proven track record of working as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience working as a HCA in general practice
- Phlebotomy experience
- Experience of administering vaccinations
- Knowledge of wound dressing
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).
