Healthcare Assistant – Private GP and Aesthetic Clinic
Job Title: Health Care Assistant.
Location: London EC2M 5TN
Salary: £15 per hour
Job Type: Full-time
About Us:
Future Care Medical and Aesthetics Centre is a renowned private GP and aesthetic clinic situated in the heart of London. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional medical and aesthetic services with an emphasis on professionalism, personalized care, and excellence.
We are currently seeking a motivated and organized Health Care Assistant to become a part of our supportive team. This role is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who excel in dynamic settings and are passionate about providing superior care to our patients.
Schedule:
·Working Hours: 37.5 per week + 2.5 hours of paid lunch
·Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
·Expected hours: 40 per week
Responsible to:
The Registered Compliance and Marketing Manager or the CEO
Role Summary:
To assist the GPs and practice nurse team in the service and delivery of the care management of the practice population.
MAIN TASKS OF JOB:
Communication:
1. Communicate effectively with other team members.
2. Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising their needs for alternative methods of communication.
Personal and people development:
1. Take responsibility for own developmental learning and performance, including participating in supervision.
2. Take responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal development.
3. Work with management on any new training requirements.
4. To recognise and understand the roles and responsibilities of individuals working in the primary health care team.
5. Be aware of the legal issues pertinent to the role of a basic HCA (band 2).
Health, Safety and Security:
1. Use the personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines.
2. Identify the risks involved in work activities and undertake them in a way that manages the risks.
3. Use appropriate infection control procedures and maintain work areas in each clinical room so that they are clean, safe and free from hazards reporting of any potential risks identified, including:
* hand washing;
* universal hygiene procedures;
* collection and handling of laboratory specimens;
* segregation and disposal of waste materials;
* decontamination of instruments and clinical equipment;
* reporting and treatment of sharps injuries;
* dealing with blood and body fluid spillages;
* Assist patients and colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures.
1. Understand and apply the principles of the cold chain.
2. Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs within area of responsibility.
3. Know the general principles of first aid and resuscitation to be able to undertake initial actions as appropriate.
4. Be aware of statutory child health procedures and statutory local guidance and referral criteria.
5. Know the health and safety policies and procedures within the workplace, including fire procedures, maintaining documentation, monitoring and maintaining of equipment and furniture within your area of responsibility.
6. Use the computer monitor safely.
7. Be able to identify the risks to health of microbiological and chemical hazards within the working environment according to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health.
Service Improvement:
1. Be aware of and, if appropriate, assist in current clinical audit.
2. Work with colleagues in the team on the development of current and new services and other initiatives.
3. Maintain the notice board in the waiting room and promote good health with educational material.
4. Deal with requests from patients and clinical staff for health information leaflets.
5. Participate in coffee/tea-making rota.
Quality:
1. Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk in the care of patients.
2. Ensure own actions are consistent with clinical governance systems.
3. Practice in accordance with agreed standards of care.
4. Enable patients to access appropriate professionals in the team.
5. Ensure stock items under your control are ordered and available in the treatment and consulting rooms.
6. Know how clinical governance affects the HCA role and bring to the attention of more senior staff any specific risk situation.
7. Know the practice's policies, especially the whistle-blowing policy, available in the practice staff handbook.
8. Be able to manage your own time effectively.
Equality and Diversity:
1. Act in ways that recognise the importance of people's rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with the procedures set out in the Equality and Diversity policy.
2. Respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients and carers.
3. Understand basic legal and communication issues regarding child abuse, family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour.
4. Act as a chaperone.
Clinical Skills – Health and Wellbeing:
1. Undertake, record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training.
2. Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory.
3. Measuring and recording following physiological measurements in routine presentations:
* blood pressure;
* pulse rate and rhythm;
* temperature;
* height and weight - body mass index;
* venepuncture;
* ECG.
1. Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions.
2. Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted.
3. Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence.
4. Support and monitor patients during nebulisation therapy.
What We Are Looking For:
* Previous experience as a Health Care Assistant, preferably within a GP practice or aesthetic clinic setting.
* Familiarity with GDPR and healthcare compliance is advantageous, though not mandatory.
Why Join Us?
* Competitive pay of £15 per hour.
* 20% discount on all clinic services for you and your immediate family (household members).
* One free service per annum.
* Access to a private pension scheme/company pension.
* Be part of a dynamic and supportive team in a thriving clinic.
* Opportunities for professional growth and development.
* Work in a modern environment in the heart of city of London.
How to Apply:
If you are a highly motivated individual who thrives in a collaborative and patient-focused environment, we would love to have you on our team. Please apply by sending your CV and a personalized cover letter to info@futurecaremedical.com. Alternatively, you can submit your application directly through this LinkedIn post by clicking on the "Apply" button. We look forward to discovering how you can contribute to our continued excellence at Future Care Medical and Aesthetics Centre.
Application Deadline: 21.02.2025
Seniority Level: Entry level
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Function: Health Care Provider
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