To provide a wide range of clinical and administrative support to the nursing team.
The Health Care Assistant will work under the direction and supervision of the Practice Nurses and/or GPs to provide care for the Practice Population both in the surgery setting and in patients' own homes and care/nursing home settings.
Main duties of the job Clinical Support:
Venepuncture
Patients health checks
BP recordings
Urinalysis
Peak flow measurements
Height and weight measurements
Ear Syringing
ECG recordings
Obtaining blood sugar readings
Collection of specimens as required
Assisting GPs and Practice Nurses with clinical procedures
Chaperoning
Assisting with minor surgery as requested by GPs or Practice Nurses
Care of minor wounds and application of basic dressings
Removal of sutures/clips
Vaccinations under a PSD
Diabetic Healthcare checks within the surgery, patients' own homes and care/nursing homes
Administrative support:
Answering the telephone, receiving and transmitting messages
Form filing
Arrange patients appointments as necessary
Liaise with other health care professionals
Electronic patient record keeping
Stocking of rooms as necessary
Ordering of treatment room equipment and consumables as necessary
About us Our Vision:
Westgate Practice will deliver the very best health care to our patients, now and in the future.
Our Mission:
Westgate Practice mission is to be an outstanding general practice by delivering high quality care to all our patients, in a timely way and in an environment that meets the individual needs of our patients and staff.
Our Values:
Caring and Compassionate:
Upholding the dignity and maintaining the confidentiality of each patient receiving care.
Responsive:
Provide a responsive service that patients can access when they need us.
Professional:
To be professional and accountable for our actions. To be open and responsible.
Fairness & Equality:
To be fair and equitable with our patients, stakeholders and staff.
Value & Respect:
To value & respect our patients, colleagues and stakeholders.
Job responsibilities Job Title:
Health Care Assistant
Reports to:
Lead Nurse Manager/GP
Job Profile:
HCA NVQ Level 3
Objective:
To provide a wide range of clinical and administrative support to the nursing team.
Person Specification Qualifications
GCSE (or equivalent) Grade C or above in English and Maths
Previous employment as a HCA in General Practice
Skills: Ear syringing; ECG recording; Phlebotomy; Vaccination; Wound care; Computer literate
Experience of working with a GP clinical system (EMIS)
Personal Qualities
Evidence of team working
Evidence of working on own initiative
Flexible approach to work
Car owner/driver
Experience
Experience of working within a Practice Nursing team
Experience of working in primary care
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Salary:
£22,468 to £25,855 a year, dependent on experience.
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The Health Care Assistant will work under the direction and supervision of the Practice Nurses and/or GPs to provide care for the Practice Population both in the surgery setting and in patients' own homes and care/nursing home settings.
Main duties of the job Clinical Support:
Venepuncture
Patients health checks
BP recordings
Urinalysis
Peak flow measurements
Height and weight measurements
Ear Syringing
ECG recordings
Obtaining blood sugar readings
Collection of specimens as required
Assisting GPs and Practice Nurses with clinical procedures
Chaperoning
Assisting with minor surgery as requested by GPs or Practice Nurses
Care of minor wounds and application of basic dressings
Removal of sutures/clips
Vaccinations under a PSD
Diabetic Healthcare checks within the surgery, patients' own homes and care/nursing homes
Administrative support:
Answering the telephone, receiving and transmitting messages
Form filing
Arrange patients appointments as necessary
Liaise with other health care professionals
Electronic patient record keeping
Stocking of rooms as necessary
Ordering of treatment room equipment and consumables as necessary
About us Our Vision:
Westgate Practice will deliver the very best health care to our patients, now and in the future.
Our Mission:
Westgate Practice mission is to be an outstanding general practice by delivering high quality care to all our patients, in a timely way and in an environment that meets the individual needs of our patients and staff.
Our Values:
Caring and Compassionate:
Upholding the dignity and maintaining the confidentiality of each patient receiving care.
Responsive:
Provide a responsive service that patients can access when they need us.
Professional:
To be professional and accountable for our actions. To be open and responsible.
Fairness & Equality:
To be fair and equitable with our patients, stakeholders and staff.
Value & Respect:
To value & respect our patients, colleagues and stakeholders.
Job responsibilities Job Title:
Health Care Assistant
Reports to:
Lead Nurse Manager/GP
Job Profile:
HCA NVQ Level 3
Objective:
To provide a wide range of clinical and administrative support to the nursing team.
Person Specification Qualifications
GCSE (or equivalent) Grade C or above in English and Maths
Previous employment as a HCA in General Practice
Skills: Ear syringing; ECG recording; Phlebotomy; Vaccination; Wound care; Computer literate
Experience of working with a GP clinical system (EMIS)
Personal Qualities
Evidence of team working
Evidence of working on own initiative
Flexible approach to work
Car owner/driver
Experience
Experience of working within a Practice Nursing team
Experience of working in primary care
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Salary:
£22,468 to £25,855 a year, dependent on experience.
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