West Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group
Healthcare Assistant
West Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group, Suffolk, Virginia, United States, 23437
About the Role
Mount Farm Surgery is looking for a healthcare assistant (HCA) to join the practice in this vital patient-facing role with both clinical and administrative responsibilities. The role is offered on a part-time basis, for 25.5 hours per week working on a Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
Responsibilities
Carry out baseline observations such as pulse, oximetry, temperature, blood pressure and blood glucose levels, recording findings accurately.
Wound care, venepuncture, phlebotomy checks and administer medicines and vaccines.
Responsible for monitoring stock levels/ordering of drugs and consumables, ensuring that all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session.
Update patient health records.
Ensure that medical supplies are in stock.
Act as a chaperone where required.
Assist GP during the performance of minor operations, including coil clinics.
Communicate with patients, relatives, and carers including providing valuable health promotion and education.
New patient health checks.
The role will offer you the opportunity to build on your experience, skills and competence, requiring you to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
About the Candidate The healthcare assistant role within general practice can be very different to the role within other settings and as such we are ideally looking for applications from those with previous primary care experience. All applicants should ensure that they live within reasonable commuting distance.
Qualifications and Experience
Successful completion of the Care Certificate, or willingness to undertake, as indicated by the CQC.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or equivalent.
Experience of working within a GP practice.
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Strong clinical skills including venepuncture/phlebotomy.
Excellent patient-facing communication and interpersonal skills.
Confidential manner with a compassionate and respectful approach, placing a high value on the dignity of patients, relatives, carers and colleagues.
Ability to work independently, determining own workload priorities, as well as working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Strong organisational and time management skills.
About Us Mount Farm Surgery is a modern, efficient, and well-equipped GP surgery in the Moreton Hall area of Bury St. Edmunds. The practice currently has just over 16,000 registered patients.
We endeavour to offer proactive care to ensure the best of health for our patients. Often health issues are related to other aspects of a patient’s lifestyle, and we believe in helping patients improve their overall health and well‑being, wherever possible taking the opportunity to prevent illness and not just treat it.
We routinely check up on patients with long‑term conditions to ensure we are providing effective care. We also run a series of clinics and patient workshops that provide valuable help and support to those dealing with long‑term conditions such as asthma and diabetes.
We are a GP training practice and member of the Suffolk & North East Essex Integrated Care Board, Suffolk GP Federation, and Bury St Edmunds Primary Care Network. Our services are aligned with the latest medical knowledge and community initiatives.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Responsibilities
Carry out baseline observations such as pulse, oximetry, temperature, blood pressure and blood glucose levels, recording findings accurately.
Wound care, venepuncture, phlebotomy checks and administer medicines and vaccines.
Responsible for monitoring stock levels/ordering of drugs and consumables, ensuring that all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session.
Update patient health records.
Ensure that medical supplies are in stock.
Act as a chaperone where required.
Assist GP during the performance of minor operations, including coil clinics.
Communicate with patients, relatives, and carers including providing valuable health promotion and education.
New patient health checks.
The role will offer you the opportunity to build on your experience, skills and competence, requiring you to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
About the Candidate The healthcare assistant role within general practice can be very different to the role within other settings and as such we are ideally looking for applications from those with previous primary care experience. All applicants should ensure that they live within reasonable commuting distance.
Qualifications and Experience
Successful completion of the Care Certificate, or willingness to undertake, as indicated by the CQC.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or equivalent.
Experience of working within a GP practice.
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Strong clinical skills including venepuncture/phlebotomy.
Excellent patient-facing communication and interpersonal skills.
Confidential manner with a compassionate and respectful approach, placing a high value on the dignity of patients, relatives, carers and colleagues.
Ability to work independently, determining own workload priorities, as well as working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Strong organisational and time management skills.
About Us Mount Farm Surgery is a modern, efficient, and well-equipped GP surgery in the Moreton Hall area of Bury St. Edmunds. The practice currently has just over 16,000 registered patients.
We endeavour to offer proactive care to ensure the best of health for our patients. Often health issues are related to other aspects of a patient’s lifestyle, and we believe in helping patients improve their overall health and well‑being, wherever possible taking the opportunity to prevent illness and not just treat it.
We routinely check up on patients with long‑term conditions to ensure we are providing effective care. We also run a series of clinics and patient workshops that provide valuable help and support to those dealing with long‑term conditions such as asthma and diabetes.
We are a GP training practice and member of the Suffolk & North East Essex Integrated Care Board, Suffolk GP Federation, and Bury St Edmunds Primary Care Network. Our services are aligned with the latest medical knowledge and community initiatives.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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