Job Description

Job summary

Maternity cover - 12 month fixed term contract

We are looking for a motivated individual who wishes to join the team as a Health Care Assistant. We will consider a trainee position for the right candidate.

The Health Care Assistants form a vital part of the clinical team. They support clinical staff in the provision of the safe effective care to meet the needs of the patients. As part of the role, you will be assisting in ensuring adequate stock levels are maintained, with safe storage of equipment.

Although this list is not exhaustive, some duties will include.

Blood tests

BPs

Accurately recording Height & Weight

INR Star clinics

Assisting with Minor Op and Coil clinics

Main duties of the job

Venepuncture Pulse oximetry Blood pressure checks ECGs Health checks Height and weight recording and documenting these findings accurately. Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly. Taking bloods and booking patients in for follow-ups Ensuring bloods/ other samples are ready for hospital collection. New patient registration checks Maintaining training and keeping competencies up to date General stock maintenance and replenishment

About us

Plas Meddyg Surgery is a friendly team, who work collaboratively to provide excellent health care to our patients.

There are 6 GP Partners, 2 Salaried GP's, an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, 3 Practice Nurses and a supportive admin and dispensary team.

This role would be best suited to someone who has a pleasant, empathetic manner as well as excellent communication skills. This role is for up 30 hours per week, to be worked over 4/ days.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Minimum of NVQ level 2 in Health & Social Care

Qualified in Phlebotomy

Desirable

Immunisation training

ECG's

Knowledge of EMIS clinical system

Understanding the importance of the promotion of health and well-being e.g. Smoking cessation and diet and lifestyle advice etc.

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.

Job Types: Temporary, Fixed term contract

Pay: From 12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Language:

Welsh (preferred) English (required)
Work Location: In person