Primary Care Healthcare Assistant

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time Healthcare Assistant to join our busy and friendly GP surgery in Guildford, conveniently located just off the A3.

Youll become an important part of our supportive clinical team, working alongside another experienced Healthcare Assistant, our nursing team and GPs to provide high-quality care to our diverse patient population.

We care for approximately 17,000 patients, including students from the University of Surrey, creating a varied and interesting working environment. We are a practice that values teamwork, professional development and innovation, and we are actively involved in both research and training.

Our established team includes 2 GP Partners, 8 Salaried GPs, 3 Nurses, two Healthcare Assistants and a strong, friendly administrative team. We pride ourselves on working collaboratively and supporting one another to deliver the best possible experience for our patients.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant who would enjoy working as part of a welcoming, progressive and patient-focused practice.

If youre looking for a role where you can make a real difference, develop your skills and become part of a great team, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The key skills required are the ability to work effectively within a busy team, as well as independently, good communication in a fast paced environment, time management and being able to work within the GDPR guidelines.

The role will consist of a range of responsibilities, including but not limited to

• Phlebotomy
• Basic and complex wound care
• ECG monitoring
• NHS health checks
• 24hr bp monitoring
• Spirometry
• Injections such as B12, Inclisirin
• Removal of sutures and clips
• Flu and COVID vaccinations

About us

You will join a busy and enthusiastic team of Nurses and HCAs. Our HCAs have a varied work load and are encouraged to work to the top of their skillset. Training can be provided for the right candidate.

We offer five weeks annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time) and a competitive salary.

Job responsibilities

Job summary:

Working under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.

Duties and responsibilities:

• NHS Healthchecks

• ECG recording

• 24 hour blood pressure monitoring

• Phlebotomy

• Spirometry

• Chaperoning duties

• Wound care/dressings

• Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses

• Cleansing and maintenance of equipment

• Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording

• Supplies, equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation

• Vaccinations B12, Influenza, Pneumococcal and Shingles

• Clip/suture removal

• Chronic disease monitoring

• Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms

• Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions, including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations

• Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being

• Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual

• Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted

• Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being

• Implementation of new services as specified by either the Practice, CCG or NHS England

• Ensuring opportunities to reach targets eg QOF are maximised and completed.

• Any other duties deemed appropriate for the role by the Nurse Manager.

Person specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of primary care.
• Experience in dealing with the public/patients.
• Experience working under pressure

Desirable

• Experience in a healthcare setting.
• Experience of using our IT systems - EMIS and Docman.
• Care certificate - qualified to NVQ.
• Experience of primary care.
• Experience in dealing with the public/patients.
• Competent in the areas required for the post with accompanying certification.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to demonstrate enthusiasm to develop nursing skills.
• An understanding of confidentiality.
• Able to use own judgment, resourcefulness and common sense.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and to determine workload priorities.
• Able to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Able to work in a changing environment.

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience in a healthcare setting

Desirable

• Experience of using our IT systems - EMIS and Docman.
• Care certificate - qualified to NVQ.