Job summary
Newport Pagnell Medical Centre has a fantastic opportunity for a full-time healthcare assistant to join the practice.
Working under the direct supervision of the lead nurse, and 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.
If you are a qualified and experienced healthcare assistant looking for a fresh and exciting challenge, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The healthcare assistant will be able to apply their clinical skills and knowledge to carry out high quality practice within designated clinical areas such as:
1. venepuncture, phlebotomy checks
2. new patient health checks;
3. clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms;
4. preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations;
5. 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
Newport Pagnell Medical Centre is a large training practice based in the town of Newport Pagnell, with two further sites in the area. We have 30,000+ patients and own PCN, The Bridge. We like to support learning and development and can offer NHS pension as part of our employment package.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ifyou would like to find out more information about this role, please see theattached job specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
6. Successful completion of the Care Certificate
7. Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or equivalent
Desirable
8. A qualification in phlebotomy/venepuncture.
Experience
Essential
9. Experience of working within a GP practice;
10. Strong clinical skills;
11. Confidence and competence in all HCA duties required for the post;
12. Excellent patient-facing communication and interpersonal skills;
13. Consistently confidential manner, as well as a compassionate and respectful approach, placing a high value on the dignity of patients, relatives, carers and colleagues;
14. Ability to work independently and determine own workload priorities, as well as working as part of a multi-disciplinary team;
15. Strong organisational and time management skills.