Job summary
We are looking for an Experienced Health Care Assistant/Phlebotomist tojoin our friendly team at The Westbank Practice.
Approx hours Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays
Salary dependant on experience.
We are looking for an experienced HCA/Phlebotomist who is wellorganised, has good administration skills and competent IT (InformationTechnology) knowledge. The ability to be resourceful to support the efficientday to day running of the nursing team will be necessary.
Please see job specification for full clinical requirements.
If you feel this may be the job for you, youre welcome to arrange aninformal visit.
Main duties of the job
To support the practice nursing team in the deliveryof nursing services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, deliveringcare within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. The healthcareassistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment,preventative care, health promotion and patient education.
About us
The Westbank Practice is a busy growing practice providing care and support for approximately 9,000 patients across our Exminster and Starcross surgeries. We are a teaching practice with Registrars, F2s and Medical Students on rotation.
Our clinical team consists of four GP partners, four salaried GPs, one Paramedic, four Practice Nurses, two health care assistants and one phlebotomist.
Beautifully located on the outskirts of Exeter, we are looking for a dynamic HCA to join our team and help meet the needs of our growing population.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the practice nursing team in the deliveryof nursing services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, deliveringcare within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. The healthcareassistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment,preventative care, health promotion and patient education.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
1. - Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
2. - Strong IT skills
3. - Clear, polite telephone manner
4. - Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
5. - Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
6. - Good interpersonal skills
7. - Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Desirable
8. - Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
9. - System one
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
10. - Venepuncture
11. - New patient medicals inc. Height, weight, BP, Pulse
12. - Ability to record accurate clinical notes
Desirable
13. - Wound Care / Removal of sutures & staples
14. - ECGs
15. - Chaperone procedure
Qualifications
Essential
16. - Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
17. - Phlebotomy certification
Desirable
18. - Ear syringing certification
Experience
Essential
19. - Experience of working in a primary care environment
20. - Experience of working with the general public
21. - Experience of working in a healthcare setting