Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000

Job description

Bramblys Grange Medical Practice are seeking an experienced Healthcare Assistant to work 30 hours per week. Salary advertised is WTE and will be pro rata accordingly. We are looking for a healthcare assistant who is a motivated, enthusiastic, driven, hardworking and organised individual to take on the post of Healthcare Assistant (HCA). The successful candidate will join our nursing team in providing primary care nursing services to our patients. We're looking to appoint a flexible team player keen to join a nursing team that provides excellent, evidence based primary care.

We offer a competitive package, including 6 weeks annual leave, NHS pension scheme & flexible hours.

If you're an experienced HCA looking for job satisfaction within a caring team, then we look forward to hearing from you. If this sounds like what you are looking for, and would like an informal chat or visit please contact [e-mail].

Main duties of the job

The Healthcare Assistant will assist the GPs and nursing team in the service and delivery of health care to the practice population. The post holder will work under the supervision of the nursing team and Nurse Lead to undertake tasks/duties delegated appropriately. The post holder will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet patient needs.

General duties will include; dressings, phlebotomy, injections, supporting the care of diabetic and asthmatic patients, and stock management and ordering.

Job responsibilities

Role purpose of the HCA is to work collaboratively within the general practice team to provide services to the practice population. Development of the HCA clinical skills will depend on the needs of the practice. Training and annual updates will ensure skills are evidence based and within the scope of practice. The following roles of the Health Care Assistant include:

1. Urinalysis
2. General observations including ECGs
3. Spirometry Assessments
4. Part 1 Mental Health Review Clinics
5. Part 1 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Clinics
6. Part 1 Diabetes Clinics and Pre-Diabetes Clinics
7. Learning Disabilities Clinics
8. Health promotion including referrals to Other Healthcare Practitioners (OHPs)/ Care Providers, including Podiatry, Smoke Free Hampshire, Gloji, Cholesterol Advice etc.
9. NHS Health Checks
10. Assisting GP in Women's Health Coils/Implants Clinics
11. Dressing Clinics including compression bandaging and removal of clips and staples
12. Vaccinations which could include B12, Shingles, Pneumococcal and GnRH
13. Assist in the annual influenza and Covid programme for adults and children
14. Active participation in achieving QOF and Enhanced Service targets and recall demands

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of working with the general public, preferably within General Practice
• Good administrative and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work
• Experience of using computers, with good keyboard skills
• Knowledge of EMIS clinical system
• Experience of working in primary care

Qualifications

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
• Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
• Qualified in Phlebotomy

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.