Job summary On 11th March 2019, three well established practices merged to become Ashford Medical Partnership. Willesborough Health Centre, Singleton Health Centre and St Stephens Health Centre serve a practice population of over 36,000 patients. The practices are all located in the heart of Ashford and are approximately 2.5miles apart. The sites are within easy reach of Junctions 9 and 10 of the M20 and we are a few minutes from Ashford International train station. The current workforce is led by 6 GP Partners, 6 Salaried GPs, 10 Allied Health Professionals and a large Nursing and HCA Team. The clinical team is complimented by a General Manager and a large Administrative team. Main duties of the job Working under the direct supervision of the lead practice nurse and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care. Please see the job description attached for more information. About us We are a friendly, proactive and forward-thinking practice. As part of our recent growth, we are looking to recruit further staff members to complement our existing team. What can we offer? A supportive and proactive environment led by clinical mentors. Flexible and negotiable working pattern. Practice opening times between 8.00am 6.30pm Monday Friday. Improved access working during evenings and weekends as part of the Ashford Clinical Providers scheme. EMIS Web clinical software. Good premises with ample parking (free). Date posted 06 November 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number A1686-24-0006 Job locations Willesborough Health Centre Bentley Road Ashford Kent TN24 0HZ St. Stephens Walk Ashford Kent TN23 5AQ Bentley Road Willesborough Ashford Kent TN24 0HZ 10 The Singleton Centre Ashford Kent TN23 5GR Job description Job responsibilities Job responsibilities: New patient health checks ECG recording Phlebotomy Spirometry 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 Job description Job responsibilities Job responsibilities: New patient health checks ECG recording Phlebotomy Spirometry 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 Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified to at least NVQ level 3 Immunisation and Vaccination accredited Phlebotomy Accredited Desirable Spirometry training ECG training Foot pulses/ checks training Experience Essential Experience of working with the general public. Experience of working as an Health Care Assistant. Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure. Ability to deal with challenging situations. Has an understanding of local and national issues. To be able to demonstrate on-going personal and practice development. Demonstrates an understanding of Clinical Governance requirements. Ability to initiate, sustain and evaluate change. Excellent communication skills including verbal, written, face to face and active listening skills. Computer skills; Microsoft word and e-mail. Smart, polite and confident. Planning and organising. Performing under pressure. Adaptability. A degree of flexibility within working hours. Team working. Self-motivated. Desirable Experience of working in a GP Practice. Use of Emis Web clinical system Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified to at least NVQ level 3 Immunisation and Vaccination accredited Phlebotomy Accredited Desirable Spirometry training ECG training Foot pulses/ checks training Experience Essential Experience of working with the general public. Experience of working as an Health Care Assistant. Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure. Ability to deal with challenging situations. Has an understanding of local and national issues. To be able to demonstrate on-going personal and practice development. Demonstrates an understanding of Clinical Governance requirements. Ability to initiate, sustain and evaluate change. Excellent communication skills including verbal, written, face to face and active listening skills. Computer skills; Microsoft word and e-mail. Smart, polite and confident. Planning and organising. Performing under pressure. Adaptability. A degree of flexibility within working hours. Team working. Self-motivated. Desirable Experience of working in a GP Practice. Use of Emis Web clinical system 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Ashford Medical Partnership Address Willesborough Health Centre Bentley Road Ashford Kent TN24 0HZ Employer's website https://www.ashfordmedicalpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)