Experienced Healthcare Assistant

The key responsibilities of this role are to assist the practice nurses with simple clinical procedures which will include height, weight, urinalysis, lifestyle advice, blood pressure checks, new patient checks, ECGs, wound care and removal of sutures, taking blood samples, CPR, chaperoning, supporting with vaccination campaigns, assisting doctors with minor surgery, coil fittings and general patient assistance.

To implement clinical work to ensure effective care delivery in the partnership with clients and families/carers.

To promote and advise on healthy lifestyles and weight management.

To ensure confidentiality on all matters relating to patients and information obtained during the course of employment.

To work with other members of the team to ensure clinical areas meet a satisfactory infection control level and remain adequately stocks with consumables.

Job Title: HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT

Grade: A/B (according to experience)

Accountable to: Practice Nurses, GP Principals, reporting to Practice Manager

To promote the mental, physical and emotional health of the Practice population

To assess the health needs of the Practice population

To provide and maintain a high standard of care for the Practice population

To assist with hygiene and infection prevention control for the practice

To ensure clinical areas are stocked adequately in order to meet the above and needs of the clinician

To be an effective member of the Primary Healthcare Team.

1.Service development

To assist other nurses and doctors with simple clinical procedures and clerical tasks

To set up and maintain systems to provide adequate hygiene and infection control standard to meet CQC requirements

2.Clerical

To ensure the maintenance of accurate and up to date manual and electronic records with respect to activities which ensure the smooth running of the practice and delivery of effective service to the patients. This may include stock management, documentation and general administrative support.

3.Clinical

To assist the practice nurses with simple clinical procedures which will primarily involve seasonal vaccinations but ay include height, weight, urinalysis, lifestyle advice, blood pressure checks, new patient checks, ECGs, wound care and removal of sutures, taking blood samples, CPR, chaperoning, assisting doctors with minor surgery and general patient assistance.

To implement clinical work to ensure effective care delivery in the partnership with clients and families/carers

To promote and advise on healthy lifestyles

To ensure confidentiality on all matters relating to patients and information obtained during the course of employment

To work with other members of the team to ensure clinical areas meet a satisfactory infection control level and remain adequately stocks with consumables

To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibility, training and scale of the post eg ear syringing, dressings, vaccinations, smoking cessation, anticoagulation

To have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of self and others in the working environment, to follow safe working practice and to comply at all times with the Trust/Practice health and safety policy and procedures.

Greystone House Surgery is a modern friendly Practice in Redhill representing one of the three sites which make up The House Partnership between Greystone House Surgery, Caterham Valley Medical Practice and The Moat House Surgery.

This role is based at Greystone House Surgery, 99 Station Road, Redhill, RH1 1EB. Cross-site working between the Merstham and Caterham sites may occasionally be required.

We are a forward thinking, well organized training practice with a high reputation for quality and standards. We encourage and support the personal development of all our staff and are keen to ensure the right person joins our friendly team.

Experience

Desirable: - Involvement in infection control audits

Qualifications

Essential: - Eligible to work in the UK; - GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths or equivalent; - Qualified to NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care

Desirable: - Experience of working in a similar environment; - Experience of EMIS Web