Health Care Assistant – Clinical Services Department

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Full time
Location: Whitstable
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Job offered by: NHS
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Health Care Assistant - Clinical Services Department

We are looking for a Health Care Assistant to join our friendly team at Whitstable Medical Practice. This role will primarily support the Dermatology Services across 7 sites: Whitstable Ramsgate Folkestone Ashford Millage will be paid from Estuary View Medical Centre to all locations, with travel time paid for some locations outside a specific radius. Support for all Clinical Services and GP Services may also be required at any given time if it aligns with the practice needs, or to cover annual leave/sickness. This role is rota based and will be provided on a monthly basis; this is subject to change to the service needs. The hourly rate of pay is £11.44, rising to £12.52 after a successful 6-month probationary period. Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 8:00 - 16:00 (These hours may be adjusted, i.e., 8:30 - 16:30/9:00 - 17:00 depending on the needs of the service) 32 weekday hours. If desirable, this role could also include two contracted shifts per month on a Saturday to support the Phlebotomy clinics (8:00 - 13:00). This would bring the role up to a total of 37 hours per week (Full time). All Saturday shifts would be paid at time and a half. Main duties of the job

To work as a team member under the supervision of the Clinical Services Team to provide and maintain an optimum level of care for our patients. About us

Whitstable Medical Practice is a forward-thinking single practice Primary Care Network (PCN) GP Practice based across 3 sites in Whitstable. There are 24 equity partners and 1 salaried GP looking after over 44,000 patients. We pride ourselves on our innovative approach to Primary Care. We are a training practice and run various in-house contracts including Cataract surgery, Ultrasound, Dermatology, Physical Therapies, and Audiology together with further community contracts, a Day Surgery Suite, and an Urgent Treatment Centre with digital x-ray. 'Dermatology Team of the Year'

Winners

at the National Quality in Care Programme Awards 2024. Job responsibilities

Responsibilities Supporting clinicians in a theatre setting with Minor Surgical procedures. Overview of stock for the Dermatology department; proactively keeping cupboards and trolleys well stocked and tidy, sending stock requests through to the relevant administrator for ordering. Unpacking deliveries of stock. Filling the hand-held liquid nitrogen as required. Phlebotomy clinics where required. Filing of patient information and entering results of Blood Pressures, urinalysis, etc. on the clinical system. Setting up clinics with the correct equipment for the specific service and putting equipment away after the clinic has finished. Working alongside the clinicians in the provision of patient care. Measurement of blood pressure, temperature, and pulse. Recognizing changes in patients' observations, which must be reported and acted on. Assisting clinicians in emergency management of patients. Enabling patients to access appropriate professionals in the practice team. Acting as a chaperone. Providing relevant health promotion literature for patients. Other duties as per nurses' and doctors' instructions as dictated by the changes in nature of Whitstable Medical Practice. Safeguarding: Whitstable Medical Practice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults; and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment by understanding their role in effective safeguarding. Person Specification

Qualifications

Minimum Grade 4/C GCSE or equivalent in English Language and Maths. Experience

Experience of working as a Health Care Assistant or experience within a Healthcare/health environment. Wound Care Trained. Knowledge of EMIS. Skills and Abilities

Excellent assessment skills, good decision-making, communication, and organizational skills. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with people at all levels, good IT skills to enable accurate recording of consultations. Committed to ongoing development. Adaptable and flexible to work additional hours including extended access hours. Ability to work under pressure, a team player, enthusiasm, and energy. Requirements

A valid driver's license and transport to attend all seven sites. 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. £11.44 to £12.52 an hour - Enhanced rate of pay for weekends.

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