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Job Description
- Req#: A3433-25-0005?language=en&page=268&sort=publicationDateDesc
- Qualified to work as Healthcare Assistant
- Experience of working in a GP practice. Must be skilled in benepuncture, wound care, long term condition reviews and ECG's
- Experience of working as Healthcare Assistant
- Qualified to work as Healthcare Assistant
- Experience of working in a GP practice. Must be skilled in benepuncture, wound care, long term condition reviews and ECG's
- Experience of working as Healthcare Assistant
Job summary
We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team at Swadlincote Surgery on a full time basis. . We are looking for a compassionate and skilled individual who is eager to contribute to high-quality patient care and support our healthcare professionals.
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will have experience in a GP surgery
Please see Job Description for a full list of duties.
Flexibility and the ability to work as part of a team are essential.
About us
Our team consists of Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses and Health Care Assistants. They are supported by the Practice Manager and GP Partners, one of whom is the GP Nursing Leads. You can expect an inclusive, helpful and friendly work environment with flexible working and a range of benefits that you would expect from a well respected GP Surgery.
Details
Date posted
12 May 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A3433-25-0005
Job locations
Swadlincote Surgery
Darklands Road
Swadlincote
Derbyshire
DE11 0PP
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Provide and maintain a high standard of care for patients as well as providing assistance to the doctors and other members of the primary healthcare team. The duties will include all tasks normally undertaken by an experienced HCA and in addition any roles agreed between the nurse and the doctors as appropriate, having regard to current training. Working Knowledge of Systmone. Blood pressure (both 24 hour and onsite). Pulse rate and rhythm temperature checks. Height and weight - body mass index visual acuity venepuncture, ECG's, wound care, administer some injections within skill set / training levels including B12, Influenza, Pneumonia and Shingles vaccines. Ear Syringing, dressings (when nurse plan is in place). Urine assessments, Suture Removal, Spirometry initiation (possibly Feno in the future), Foot Checks, Understanding of long-term condition bloods, NHS Health Checks, Stock control support. Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions. Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted through NHS health checks. Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence. Take on with the support of a GP learning disability reviews physical health checks. Communicate effectively with other team members. Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising their needs for alternative methods of communication. Essential requirements - Basic literacy and numeracy skills. Basic computer experience. To have undertaken a NVQ or an equivalent HCA qualification. Mandatory Training as required. Demonstrates a basic understanding of the needs of the patient and the role of the HCA Willing to develop clinical skills and competency relevant to the role.
Job responsibilities
Provide and maintain a high standard of care for patients as well as providing assistance to the doctors and other members of the primary healthcare team. The duties will include all tasks normally undertaken by an experienced HCA and in addition any roles agreed between the nurse and the doctors as appropriate, having regard to current training. Working Knowledge of Systmone. Blood pressure (both 24 hour and onsite). Pulse rate and rhythm temperature checks. Height and weight - body mass index visual acuity venepuncture, ECG's, wound care, administer some injections within skill set / training levels including B12, Influenza, Pneumonia and Shingles vaccines. Ear Syringing, dressings (when nurse plan is in place). Urine assessments, Suture Removal, Spirometry initiation (possibly Feno in the future), Foot Checks, Understanding of long-term condition bloods, NHS Health Checks, Stock control support. Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions. Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted through NHS health checks. Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence. Take on with the support of a GP learning disability reviews physical health checks. Communicate effectively with other team members. Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising their needs for alternative methods of communication. Essential requirements - Basic literacy and numeracy skills. Basic computer experience. To have undertaken a NVQ or an equivalent HCA qualification. Mandatory Training as required. Demonstrates a basic understanding of the needs of the patient and the role of the HCA Willing to develop clinical skills and competency relevant to the role.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Swadlincote Surgery
Address
Swadlincote Surgery
Darklands Road
Swadlincote
Derbyshire
DE11 0PP
Employer's website
https://www.swadlincotesurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Swadlincote Surgery
Address
Swadlincote Surgery
Darklands Road
Swadlincote
Derbyshire
DE11 0PP
Employer's website
https://www.swadlincotesurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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