Woodlands Health Centre is a busy GP surgery in Paddock Wood, Kent. We are looking for an energetic, dedicated, and caring Health Care Assistant to join our friendly nursing team. The successful candidate will be patient-focused and have a desire to make a difference in the lives of our patients.
The HCA will work under the direct supervision of our Nurse Lead and strictly in accordance with practice guidelines and protocols.
Ideally, you will have experience working in Primary Care; however, full training will be given to the right candidate.
Main duties of the job
1. NHS Health Checks
2. ECGs
3. Clear and restock clinical consulting rooms
4. Ensure vaccines and cold chain storage monitoring and recording is carried out as per policies and protocols.
5. Help to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted.
The above is not an exhaustive list of expected duties.
About us
Woodlands Health Centre is a patient-focused, friendly GP surgery looking after approximately 13,500 patients. We operate a personal list system ensuring continuity of care.
We are part of the Tonbridge Primary Care Network and are supported by a fantastic team of clinical pharmacists, First Contact Physios, Paramedics, Social Prescribers, and Care Coordinators.
We look forward to welcoming another HCA to our team.
Job responsibilities
To assist the GPs and practice nurse team in the service and delivery of care management and administration of the practice population. Responsible to: Senior practice nurse/Practice Manager and, ultimately, the GP Partners.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* GCSE in English and Maths
* Qualified in Phlebotomy
* Qualified to NVQ level 3
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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