Job Summary
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.
Main Duties of the Job
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:
1. Undertake new patient health checks
2. Support the Practice Nurse with health promotion programmes
3. Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, and pulse rate, recording findings accurately
4. Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
5. Undertake wound care, dressings, and other clinical tasks as required
6. Support the Practice Nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
7. Recording and acting upon CVD and QRISK assessments
8. Assist with the fitting and removal of LARCs
9. Carry out BMI checks as directed
10. Act as a chaperone as required
11. When trained, administer flu vaccinations
12. When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the Practice Nurse
13. Carry out ECGs as requested
14. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
15. Provide support during minor operations as required
16. Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
17. Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance
18. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policy
19. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
About Us
Riversdale Surgery is looking to recruit a compassionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our supportive friendly team. Riversdale is a busy, friendly GP practice with 13,500 patients situated in the heart of Belper. We have a CQC rating of Good.
We are committed to ensuring all our patients receive excellent patient care and continually seek new ways to support and improve local healthcare to benefit both our team and our patient population.
In this role, you will support 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 our patient population.
Job Details
Date Posted: 14 February 2025
Pay Scheme: Other
Salary: £12.50 to £12.82 an hour
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Part-time
Reference Number: A1602-25-0001
Location
59 Bridge Street, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1AY
Application Process
We encourage informal visits and discussions. Send your CV and cover letter to kay.smith13@nhs.net or apply via NHS Jobs. Contact: Kay Smith, Practice Manager, Phone: 01773 822386.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and possess the skills outlined, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as a Healthcare Assistant at Riversdale.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential:
* Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
Skills Essential:
* Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
* Strong IT skills
* Clear, polite telephone manner
* Effective time management (planning and organising)
* Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
* Good interpersonal skills
* Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Clinical Knowledge and Skills Essential:
* Ability to record accurate clinical notes
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: Riversdale Surgery
Address: 59 Bridge Street, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1AY
Website: https://www.riversdalesurgery.nhs.uk/
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