Health Care Assisstant - General Practice -12 month contract

Assist healthcare professionals in the surgery with patient

care.

Perform basic medical procedures such as phlebotomy, ECGs, taking blood pressures, performing NHS health checks, B12 vaccinations, other vaccinations trained to administer, diabetic foot checks etc.

Provide support to the Staff Nurse in all possible ways.

Maintain accurate patient records and ensure

confidentiality.

Assist with the general day-to-day operations of

the surgery

We are seeking an enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant to join our established team and be a part of a GP Surgery that really makes a difference.

The role of HCA is an essential part of our GP Practice team who provide the full range of NHS Primary Medical Services. You will be working alongside our friendly and patient focused clinical and management teams, providing an essential support function and delivering the best care to all our patients. You must work with autonomy and a high degree of confidentiality, sensitivity, discretion, empathy and tact.

This is a great opportunity for some one that really wants to have an impact on people's lives, to join a supportive and patient committed team.

Role Requirements

• Undertakes task and duties delegated by the clinical and management teams
• Undertaking procedures such as blood pressure and new patient checks
• Home visits for bloods, ECGs
• Assisting in Minor Surgery
• Advise patients on healthcare, health promotion, and illness prevention
• Ordering supplies and equipment
• Demonstrates an understanding of General Practice
• To ensure fridge temperatures are monitored daily
• HCA roles such as Phlebotomy, ECG, B12, foot checks.
• Supporting QOF and BeCCor work

The

GP Practice is located in Stalybridge City Centre close to the bus and train

station. We are housed on the ground floor of our large Victorian building. We are part of Stalybridge, Mossley and Dukinfield Primary Care

Network and the Network hub is situated on the first floor of the surgery

building

Essential: - Qualified HCA.; - Qualified Phlebotomy.

Essential: - Previous experience as a healthcare assistant is required. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively as part of a team. A compassionate and patient-focused attitude

Desirable: - Previous experience in General Practice would be preferred.; - EMIS Web and Docman familiar.