Health Care Assistant - Belper PCN
The closing date is 31 January 2025.
We are excited to invite applications for an experienced Health Care Assistant to join our dedicated team at Belper Primary Care Network (PCN). Our PCN is a collaboration between four esteemed GP practices that serve the vibrant communities of Duffield, Belper, and Horsley Woodhouse in Derbyshire:
1. Appletree Medical Practice
2. Arthur Medical Centre
3. Riversdale Surgery
4. Whitemoor Medical Centre
At Belper PCN, we focus on understanding and addressing the health needs of our local population. In this role, you will spend time at our practices while also working closely with our Acute Home Visiting Service, Team Up. This vital service offers responsive, person-centred care, ensuring timely assessments and support for our most vulnerable patients.
Moreover, Belper PCN enhances access to healthcare by providing appointments from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM on weekdays and 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturdays, primarily at Whitemoor Medical Centre, with a monthly clinic at Arthur Medical Centre. Our experienced Registered Nurse Associates and Health Care Assistants play a crucial role in delivering these services. If you are flexible and ready to commit to a set number of hours, we welcome you to apply and make a meaningful impact in our community.
Main Duties of the Job
The main duties of the role consist of the delivery of NHS Health Checks, facilitating the first part of long-term condition reviews, phlebotomy, ear irrigation, performing ECGs, supporting yearly influenza and COVID immunisation campaigns, and delivering clinics at scale under the Patient Specific Direction.
Job Summary: To work as part of our team supporting the nursing and doctor teams. To be flexible and responsive to the health needs of the population. Provide a high standard of clinical care.
Training & Support: In-house training and external training will be provided.
Hours of Duty: Part-time/Full-time - as per contract of employment.
Qualifications
* Good basic education - Essential
* Completed the Care Certificate - Essential
Experience
* Having worked in the NHS or similar caring environment - Essential
* Experience of undertaking phlebotomy - Desirable
* Experience of working with people in a support/service industry - Desirable
Skills & Abilities
* Good written and communication skills - Essential
* Confident and self-assured - Essential
* Ability to show compassion and concern for patients - Essential
* Ability to work on own initiative - Essential
* Computer literate - Essential
Attitudes & Disposition
* Ability to remain calm in a stressful situation - Essential
* Caring and compassionate - Essential
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: Belper PCN
Address: c/o Riversdale Surgery, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1AY
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £23,615.00-£25,000.00 per year
Expected Hours: No less than 20 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* Weekend availability
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (required)
Language:
* English (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 31/01/2025
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