Job Description

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives and eager to play a vital role in primary care? We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate

Healthcare Assistant

to join our team at Minehead Medical Practice, providing essential support to patients and healthcare professionals alike. If you're ready to bring your skills and empathy to a rewarding environment where every day brings new opportunities to help others, we'd love to hear from you! Join us in shaping a healthier future for our community.


The successful candidate will work under the indirect supervision of a registered nurse, delivering high standard care in a safe environment that meets the patients' needs, whilst maintaining privacy and dignity. The Healthcare Assistant will work as part of the MDT alongside a team of GPs, Nurse Practitioners and other HCAs; to support the smooth running of the Primary Care service, aiding the clinical team and providing advice and care to patients whilst developing new skills. The successful candidate must have previous Healthcare Assistant experience in primary or secondary care.


This is a part-time job; hours and days will be discussed and agreed during the interview.

The job holder will have to (among others):

Work with nursing and medical teams in providing a proactive management of patients with chronic disease according to local strategies Support the nursing team in Healthcare Assistant duties such as dressings and clinical observations Conduct new patient and NHS health checks Participate in the development and implementation of service/CCG guidelines and protocols. Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory Measure and record the following physiological measurements in routine presentations: + blood pressure
+ pulse rate and rhythm
+ temperature
+ height and weight - body mass index
+ venepuncture
+ ECG
+ glucose tolerance test
+ peak flow readings
+ inhaler technique
+ spirometry
Undertake spirometry under indirect supervision Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions Ensure clinical rooms are appropriately stocked and ready for use at the start/end of the working day Assist regulated professional while patients undergoing minor surgery Assist with LARC fitting as required Undertake dressing procedures following local recommendations and using aseptic techniques Plan, develop and implement health promotion activities as appropriate e.g. smoking, exercise and diet Assess patients readiness to change and provide motivational support as appropriate in cases of smoking, obesity and healthy living for older people Administer the influenza, shingles and pneumococcal vaccine under indirect supervision of a regulated professional, ensuring PSD's are obtained and used for each patient

Essential criteria:

Have a NVQ level 1 Healthcare qualification Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant in primary care/secondary care is required Prior experience in minor illness Appropriate Venepuncture / Cannulation Training Work productively in a high pressured environment

Note: Previous unsuccessful candidates need not re-apply.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or to take over sponsorship of skilled worker visas at this time.

System used:

EMIS

Why join us?

Our Benefits;

NHS Pension with 20.6% Employer Contribution 25 days / 5 weeks / 200 hours annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata, if part-time) Extra days leave for work anniversary each year Enhanced Maternity; Maternity / Paternity Support; Adoption pay Family friendly employment policies Special and Significant Event Leave Participation in OMG's refer a friend scheme Continued personal and professional development 24/7 free access to an Employee Assistance Program run by awarding winning Health Assured Eye care scheme free eye test plus a contribution towards glasses Cycle to work scheme Access to NHS Discounts

Working at OneMedical Group

OneMedical Group is a family run organisation with our co-founders still involved in supporting our teams to be at their best. We have an ambitious strategy and mission, one that is shared and supported by our whole Group. The Group was started with the vision of delivering healthcare differently, and to make a real difference to the communities that we work with.


OneMedical Group is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. Throughout the recruitment process we want all candidates to be at their best. If you would like to discuss the support options available during the recruitment process please email: recruitment@onemedicalgroup.co.uk


Note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.