Job summary
Ludham & Stalham Green Surgeries have a fantastic opportunity for a healthcare assistant to join the practice, to support the nursing team, on a full-time basis or part-time basis, depending on the hours sought by the successful applicant. Working under the supervision of the nursing team and GP partners, strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, you will assist the clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.
Main duties of the job
1. wound care, venepuncture, phlebotomy checks and administering of medicines and vaccines;
2. new patient health checks;
3. re-stocking and stock rotation of surgical equipment and vaccines;
4. clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms;
5. preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations;
6. providing valuable health promotion and education for service users, their families and carers;
The role will offer you the opportunity to build on your experience, skills and competence, requiring you to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
About us
This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, high achieving and supportive established rural practice providing the full range of traditional family medicine. We are well regarded and supported by our patients.
7. 2 site GMS practice;
8. 4 established GP partners;
9. Around 5,800 patients;
10. Outstanding CQC rating;
11. Dispensing at both sites;
12. Well established training practice;
13. A cohesive practice team who will go above and beyond for their patients and their colleagues;
14. A culture of leadership, supportiveness, kindness, respect, and diversity;
15. EMIS Web and Footfall clinical systems;
16. High QOF / DES / LCS achievement;
17. Research Ready Practice;
18. Excellent ANP, PNs, NA, HCA, social prescriber, first-contact physio, clinical pharmacist (as well as other ARRS roles);
19. Large and supportive management, clinical and administrative team;
20. Regular Practice, clinical, governance and MDT meetings;
21. Collaborative working with other local practices within a very pro-active PCN;
22. Active patient participation group;
23. Work/life balance: We are situated on the beautiful Norfolk Broads which is a lovely area to live and work with affordable housing and excellent schools;
24. Onsite parking;
25. NHS pension scheme;
26. Health service discounts;
27. Employee assistance scheme;
28. Employee savings scheme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ifyou would like to find out more information about this role, please do nothesitate to get in contact with us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
29. Successful completion of the Care Certificate, or willingness to undertake, as indicated by the CQC;
30. Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or equivalent;
31. A qualification in phlebotomy/venepuncture;
Experience
Essential
32. Experience of working within a GP practice;
33. Strong clinical skills;
34. Confidence and competence in all HCA duties required for the post;
35. Excellent patient-facing communication and interpersonal skills;
36. Consistently confidential manner, as well as a compassionate and respectful approach, placing a high value on the dignity of patients, relatives, carers and colleagues;
37. Ability to work independently and determine own workload priorities, as well as working as part of a multi-disciplinary team;
38. Strong organisational and time management skills.