Health Care Assistant

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our friendly and supportive practice team.

The HCA will play an important role in supporting our clinical team and providing high-quality, person-centred care to our patients. The role will involve a range of clinical duties appropriate to the candidates skills and experience, working alongside GPs, nurses and the wider practice team.

Job description - Health Care Assistant, St Peters Health

Centre

Job title

Healthcare Assistant

Line manager

Manager

Accountable to

Practice Manager

Hours per week

Minimum 20 hours per week

HCA works within the organisation and supports the practice nursing and

administrative teams in the delivery of clinical and administrative services.

This role involves working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team,

delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient

population.

completed the Care Certificate or equivalent qualification, the HCA will

deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative

care, health promotion, long-term condition management and patient education

while also supporting the administrative team on an as-required basis.

HCA will work under the supervision of a registered clinician while

developing competencies in community-based care. The role is at Support

Worker Level and as described in NHS Es Primary Care and General Practice Nursing Career and

Core Capabilities Framework.

post-holder will be an integral part of the general practice team.

Mission statement

help our patients become happier and healthier

Primary key responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Healthcare

Assistant in delivering health services. There may be, on occasion, a

requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent on factors such

a. Consult

with patients and their families to undertake assessments of patient need

b.

Deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision

of treatment, preventative care, health promotion, long-term condition

management and patient education

c. Be

an integral part of the general practice team

d. Provide

clinical support to registered Nurses and other healthcare professionals

within the organisation

St Peter's is an central Brighton practice and the multi-disciplinary team cares for 18000+ patients in fabulous new premises.

Is to help our patients become happier and healthier.

We believe that our HCAs are an important part of the wider clinical team, and we want you to feel valued, supported and able to develop your skills. You will work alongside experienced and approachable colleagues in a team environment where people are encouraged to share ideas and contribute to improving the way we work.

We take pride in providing high-quality care to our patients while also recognising the importance of looking after the people who deliver that care. We are committed to supporting staff wellbeing, professional development and a positive working environment.

If you are looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference to patients, work as part of a supportive team and continue to develop your career in primary care, we would love to hear from you.

We offer lots of training opportunities, fun social events, cohesive and supportive teams as well as a Bike to Work scheme.

Please come and visit us to see what we are about. Alternatively, please email Rebecca Pennefather, Lead Nurse r.pennefather@nhs.net.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Personal Qualities

Experience

Desirable: - Able to perform venepuncture; - Wound care/removal of sutures and staples; - Broad knowledge of clinical governance; - Chaperone procedure

Qualifications