Healthcare Assistant

New patient health

checksPhlebotomyWound Care ManagementEar careDiabetic foot checksVaccine administrationSmoking CessationProcessing and

management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nursesCleansing and

maintenance of surgical equipment where requiredVaccine/cold chain

storage, monitoring and recordingSurgical equipment and

vaccine re-stocking and stock rotationClearing and

re-stocking consulting roomsChaperoning dutiesPreparing and

maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care

interventions, including assisting GPs during the performance of minor

operations where requiredAssisting in the

assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-beingUndertaking specific

clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught

specifically in relation to that individualHelping to raise

awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promotedAssisting with the collection

and collation of data on needs related to health and well-beingKnow the general

principles of first aid and resuscitation to be able to undertake initial

actions as appropriateBe aware of statutory child health procedures and

statutory local guidance and referral criteria

The Middlewood Partnership is a forward-thinking,

patient-centred primary care organisation providing high-quality, sustainable

General Practice services across Bollington, Disley and Poynton. We are

committed to delivering joined-up care in partnership with health, social care

and voluntary sector organisations, ensuring patients receive the right care,

in the right place, at the right time.There

is a good team ethos within the practiceand it is very important to the partners that this is developed

and strengthened. The practice is a very comfortable place to work, with a good

team of friendly staff. There is a relaxed atmosphere at the surgery and the

environment is very pleasant to work in.

The practice is patient

focused and has a vision to deliver high quality care, with core values

developed by the whole health care team, ensuring good communication,

compassion and continuity of care.

Qualifications

Experience

Essential: - Experience within a health care setting; - Experience of dealing with the public/patients

Desirable: - Experience in Primary Care; - Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients; - Confident with IT; - Experience of using EMIS web

Knowledge and Skills

Qualities/Attributes