Health Care Assistant

We are seeking a reliable enthusiastic Health Care Assistant to join our

GP Surgery for maternity cover with fixed term contract till the end of April

2027. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work within a busy primary

care setting, supporting the clinical team in delivering high quality care to

our patient population and contributing to the effective day-to-day running of

our practice.

delivery of all duties will be dependent on the qualifications and training

that the job holder has or acquires during their employment. All tasks are to

be taken in line with the relevant current practice procedures, protocols,

patient group/specific directions and national guidelines.

Under the supervision of the Practice Nurse and tissue Viability

lead nurse, assess and treat wounds including leg ulcers needing

compression therapy, to be able to measure legs for compression hosiery.

To carry out stitch/ suture/Clip

removal in accordance with practice protocol.

monitoring, Weight monitoring, Urinalysis and ECGs as required, with an

understanding of QOF targets.

To review patients with Hypertension

and follow Severn View Family Practice protocol in the management of

Hypertension.

To provide lifestyle advice to

patients making any necessary referrals within the Practice

To undertake urine analysis in-house

as required and ensure that specimens are labelled and bagged ready for

collection with the necessary paperwork completed.

To undertake ear, nose and throat

swabs as directed by GP, Practice Nurse(s) or the Hospital.

Administer B12 injections, flu

vaccinations, pneumonia vaccinations and shingles using Patient Specific

Directives (if training and competencies are achieved)

Assist in raising awareness of health

and wellbeing by helping in patient health promotion and screening

initiatives.

Give accurate, appropriate

information and advice to patients within own competence.

Ear Irrigation, ability to recognize

normal ear and report any change prior to irrigation. (if training and

competencies achieved)

Support the GP/Nurse with chaperoning

Undertake Doppler Assessment. This is

desirable, not essential.

To carry out NHS Health Checks,

maintain the appropriate records.

To complete Medical Pre-Examinations,

as per the documentation, e.g., Height, weight Blood pressure etc.

directed by GP/Nurse

To be competent as phlebotomy and

gain experience in both adult and children.

To ensure that clinical areas and

consulting rooms are appropriately stocked with clinical items and

equipment.

To monitor the maintenance of

equipment and report any faults.

Adhere to local policies including

cold chain and monitor and record fridge temperatures daily.

Maintain records comprehensively in a

clear and legible form.

To maintain a safe and effective

level of practice and to bring any deficits in training to the attention

of the Lead Nurse/Practice Manager.

To assist in seasonal and special

projects as requested e.g. flu campaign

To be responsible for the display of

To undertake training as required by

the Practice.

To always act in a professional

manner and adhere to practice policies, protocols and guidelines.

To attend meetings where required, as

might result in benefit to the Practice and the extended team

This list is not exhaustive as

dependent on experience and previous training

Maintain

continued education by attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful

or necessary for the role

The role of the post holder as described is comprehensive

but not exhaustive. The practice is a changing organisation and there may be

occasions when the partners / practice manager may request additional duties

or role changes. These changes (occasional or permanent) will be within the

competency of the post holder or appropriate training will be provided

While seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to

gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters.

They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that other staff will

respect their privacy and act appropriately.

In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the

post holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients

and their carers, practice staff and other health care workers. They may also

have access to information to the practice as a business organisation. All

such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.

Information relating to patients carers, colleagues, other healthcare

workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised

persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to

confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Health & Safety

The post holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and

others health, safety and security as defined in the practice health &

Practice guidelines.

such activities in a way that manages those risks.

areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards.

With a growing practice population of 9100 patients, we are within an

easy commute from the centre of Bristol, and proximity to the M5 means we are

just a short drive to some of the most picturesque parts of the British

countryside. The team at Severn View Family Practice is warm, welcoming, loyal,

and supportive. We are a teaching

practice and welcome GP Trainees, GP retainers, Foundation Drs, Medical

Students, and Nurse Students, as well as prescribing paramedics and

pharmacists, over the course of the year.

We are a forward-thinking practice, taking an active part in driving

innovation in close collaboration with our neighbouring 4 practices, as the

Severnvale PCN.

PMS practice in South Gloucestershire

Growing list of 9100 patients

Use Emis web and Ardens with high QOF achievement

A training and teaching Practice

3 Partners and 4 salaried GPs

Pharmacy hub within our PCN

Physiotherapist, Social Prescribers work alongside Clinicians.

The successful candidate will value family medicine, continuity of care

and proactive development, work well within a team, flexibility to work

effectively within a busy team as well as independently and have good

communication skills.

Informal visits are

welcome. Please contact the Clinical Lead Nurse Emma Lawrence via email

Experience

Essential: - Experience working within a nurse team; - Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients

Desirable: - Experience in working in Primary Care or a GP surgery

Knowledge and Skills

Essential: - Ability to provide quality Care; - Good interpersonal and communication skills

Desirable: - Basic IT skills; - Used Emis previously

Qualifications

Essential: - GCSE grades A-C in English and Maths; - Previous experience as a Health Care Assistant

Desirable: - Qualified in Phlebotomy; - Qualified in NVQ level 3