Job summary We are seeking to employ an enthusiastic and committed HCA to join our Nursing Team in a busy town Practice. Part -time (16-26 hours) work pattern Tuesday Wednesday afternoon Thursday alternate Saturday mornings Main duties of the job To support the practice nursing and administrative teams in the delivery of clinical and administrative services, working as part of the practice multi-disciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. The Healthcare Assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education while also supporting the administrative team on an as-required basis. About us Banbury Alliance PCN is a network of three partnership practices, serving 30,000 patients in North Oxfordshire. Hightown is the largest practice with a list size of 12,300 patients. You will be working in the one practice, with the advantages that brings of getting to know everyone and quickly becoming very much part of the nursing team, integrated within our friendly, high-achieving, training practice. Our catchment area is the market town of Banbury and surrounding villages. Banbury is a fast expanding area, with a recent, town-centre canal-side development. It has excellent sporting and cultural facilities, transport links and schools (state and independent) and yet sits in an area of stunning, accessible countryside. We are a team-orientated, patient-focused, training practice with a strong, multi-disciplinary team, GP trainees and a largely appreciative patient population. We are looking for a qualified Healthcare Assistant to join the nursing team working at Hightown Surgery. Our Healthcare Assistant should have general practice experience and a breath of knowledge. They will work independently under the leadership of registered nurses and be part of our highly valued, supportive team of nurses and HCA's. Date posted 08 November 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A2241-24-0013 Job locations Hightown Gardens Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 9DB Job description Job responsibilities The information below gives an indication of the scope of role. We welcome informal visits. Please contact us if that would be of interest to you. The following are the core responsibilities of the Healthcare Assistant. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: Undertake new patient health checks Support the Practice Nurse with health promotion programmes Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required Support the Practice Nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics Carry out BMI checks as directed Act as a chaperone as required When trained, undertake venepuncture When trained, administer flu vaccinations Carry out ECGs as requested Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation Provide support during minor operations as required Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policy Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care Support and participate in shared learning within the organisation Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota Job description Job responsibilities The information below gives an indication of the scope of role. We welcome informal visits. Please contact us if that would be of interest to you. The following are the core responsibilities of the Healthcare Assistant. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: Undertake new patient health checks Support the Practice Nurse with health promotion programmes Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required Support the Practice Nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics Carry out BMI checks as directed Act as a chaperone as required When trained, undertake venepuncture When trained, administer flu vaccinations Carry out ECGs as requested Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation Provide support during minor operations as required Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policy Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care Support and participate in shared learning within the organisation Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualifications appropriate to the role. eg Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level Previous completion of the HCA Care Certificate Care Certificate Desirable Phlebotomy certification Vaccination certification Ability to record accurate clinical notes New patient medicals, including height, weight, BP, pulse Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Experience Desirable Experience working in a GP practice. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualifications appropriate to the role. eg Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level Previous completion of the HCA Care Certificate Care Certificate Desirable Phlebotomy certification Vaccination certification Ability to record accurate clinical notes New patient medicals, including height, weight, BP, pulse Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Experience Desirable Experience working in a GP practice. 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. Employer details Employer name Hightown Surgery Address Hightown Gardens Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 9DB Employer's website https://www.hightownsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)