Job Description

Health Care Assistant Vacancies x 2

Due to retirement and career change, The Glebe Surgery are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced Health Care Assistant to join our friendly nursing team within a dynamic and progressive primary care environment. The roles would suit individuals who has previous primary care experience.

37 hours full time position over 5 days.

Part time position hours tbc

Annual leave and sickness cover will also be required at certain times to meet the needs of patients' and the business. Over-time will also be available.

Main duties of the job

The role involves a variety of duties including Phlebotomy (venepuncture) 50% of the role, ECG's, BP's, and Urinalysis. Wound care, Compression bandaging. Vaccination. Diabetic checks, NHS Health-checks and with the opportunity to train further in other aspects of HCA role. (This list is not exhaustive and may change to the needs of the nursing team).

About us

We are a large rural primary care practice with 13,500 patients registered in the village of Storrington, West Sussex at the foot of the South Downs. We have 4 GP Partners, 5 Salaried GP's, 1 Physicians Associate, 4 Practice Nurses, 1 Advanced Nurse Practitioner, 3 HCA's/Phlebotomist's and large diverse practice support team. As a valued member of the nursing team, the quality of care that we provide to our patients starts with you. If you are wanting a fresh and exciting challenge within a supportive and friendly practice, please apply today. If you would like to meet the team and look around the surgery for an informal visit via an appointment contact Amy Savastano - Lead Practice Nurse on amy.savastano@nhs.net

Job description / Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the HCA. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

It is anticipated HCPs will develop skills in respecting patient/clients rights, preferences, choices, culture, identity, communication, Health and Safety and promoting health. - To be aware of maintaining patient/client confidentiality at all times.

- Will not undertake any task or element of care until he/she has been assessed as competent by an appropriately trained registered nurse.

- To act as a chaperone as required to GPs/Nursing Team. - To maintain standards of organisation in the treatment, practice and GP rooms - ECG recording, Urinalysis, Observations, phlebotomy. Woundcare, Removal of sutures, clips, leg ulcer care and compression bandaging. Health-checks. Chronic disease checks.

- To be responsible for the re-stocking of all clinical areas and maintaining a stock rotation system.

- To ensure that drug/vaccine refrigerator/s are running at the correct temperature on a daily basis and maintain the Vaccine Cold Chain.

- Be aware and maintain standards of Infection control.

- Instruct patients in appropriate techniques or tasks.

- To behave in a professional manner at all times, being aware of how attitudes and personal behaviour can impact on patient/client care and the team as a whole.

- To work within a multi-professional team and with patient/client valuing and respecting diversity, rights and beliefs when different from one's own. To interact in a professional manner and effectively within the team.

- Report immediately to a member of clinical staff or Senior Manager any acts of omission or error to safeguard the interests of the patient/client.

- To present her/himself at all times in a manner that is open and honest and will work in partnership with patients, clients, colleagues and the general public to enhance confidence, competence and best practice.

-To deal, at all times, politely and respectfully using civilised language and behaviour, with all patients, client and colleagues. Aggressive, abusive, threatening or violent behaviour is not accepted.

- To present a caring and efficient image and to present her/himself in a reasonable way, with due regard to social acceptability, tidiness and personal hygiene.

- To wear the agreed uniform in a clean and presentable condition with safe and suitable footwear. The uniform will comply with Health and Safety, Infection Control guidelines. Jewellery will be kept to a minimum.

- Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation. - Ensure read codes and templates are used effectively

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person