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Job Description
- Req#: A0475-25-0003?language=en&page=759&sort=publicationDateDesc
- Hand washing
- Universal hygiene procedures
- Collection and handling of laboratory specimens
- Segregation and disposal of waste materials
- Decontamination of instruments and clinical equipment
- Reporting and treatment of sharps injuries
- Dealing with blood and bodily fluid spillages
- Assist patients and colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures
- Blood Pressure
- Pulse rate and rhythm
- Temperature
- Height and weight body mass index
- Venepuncture
- ECG
- Dressings and wound-care
- Administration of immunisations
- Assist in Minor Surgery
- Hand washing
- Universal hygiene procedures
- Collection and handling of laboratory specimens
- Segregation and disposal of waste materials
- Decontamination of instruments and clinical equipment
- Reporting and treatment of sharps injuries
- Dealing with blood and bodily fluid spillages
- Assist patients and colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures
- Blood Pressure
- Pulse rate and rhythm
- Temperature
- Height and weight body mass index
- Venepuncture
- ECG
- Dressings and wound-care
- Administration of immunisations
- Assist in Minor Surgery
- Qualified to work as a Health Care Assistant in General Practice. Must be able to perform clinical tasks such as Venepuncture, ECGs etc
- Experience of working in primary care
- Willingness to develop the role and undertake training as necessary, and as agreed and discussed with the GP Partners.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Numerate.
- Ability to communicate with patients, staff and other professionals.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Qualified to work as a Health Care Assistant in General Practice. Must be able to perform clinical tasks such as Venepuncture, ECGs etc
- Experience of working in primary care
- Willingness to develop the role and undertake training as necessary, and as agreed and discussed with the GP Partners.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Numerate.
- Ability to communicate with patients, staff and other professionals.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
Job summary
We are a friendly, dynamic and supportive team of six GP partners, three practice nurses, one HCA, one phlebotomist, an experienced admin team and benefit from the input of PCN clinical staff. We are an established GP training practice and actively involved in both undergraduate and postgraduate medical education. We are a high-achieving practice in both the Quality Outcomes Framework (QOF) and the Investment and Impact Funding (IIF). We use SystmOne and Ardens, with good IT support and staff trained in clinical administration.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking to recruit a part time health care assistant. The hours could range from 18.5 hours per week to 37 hours per week.
The role will be to assist in patient care and practice related duties as directed by and under the supervision of a registered healthcare professional.
The attached Job Description gives a breakdown of duties and responsibilities.
About us
Springwood Surgery is a semi-rural practice in the historic market town of Guisborough. We provide care for approximately 8000 patients and are active members of the East Cleveland Group Primary Care Network (ECG PCN).
Springwood Surgery is co-located with our fellow Guisborough practice in a purpose-built surgery premises.
Details
Date posted
14 May 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A0475-25-0003
Job locations
Rectory Lane
Guisborough
Cleveland
TS14 7DJ
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Job Description
Job Title: Health Care Assistant
Responsible To: The Partners (Clinically) & Practice Manager
To work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, following policy and procedures.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Communication
Communicate effectively with other team members
Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising their needs for alternative methods of communication
2. Personal and people development
Take responsibility for own developmental learning and performance, including participating in supervision
Take responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal development
Work with management on any new training requirements and new initiatives for the improvement of patient care
To recognise and understand the roles and responsibilities of individuals working in the primary care health team
Be aware of the legal issues pertinent to the role of a Health Care Assistant
3. Health, Safety and Security
Use the personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines
Identify the risks involved in work activities and undertake them in a way that manages the risks
Use appropriate infection control procedures and maintain work areas in each clinical room so that they are clean, safe and free from hazards reporting of any potential risks identified, including:
Understand and apply the principles of the cold chain.
Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs within area of responsibility.
Know the general principles of first aid and resuscitation to be able to undertake initial actions as appropriate.
Be aware of statutory child health procedures and statutory local guidance and referral criteria.
Know the health and safety policies and procedures within the workplace, including fire procedures, maintaining documentation, monitoring and maintaining of equipment and furniture within your area of responsibility.
Use the computer monitor safely.
Be able to identify the risks to health of microbiological and chemical hazards within the working environment according to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health.
4. Service Improvement
Be aware of and, if appropriate, assist in current clinical audit.
Work with colleagues in the team on the development of current and new services and other initiatives.
Deal with request from patients and clinical staff with health information leaflets.
5. Quality
Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk in the care of patients.
Ensure own actions are consistent with clinical governance systems.
Practice in accordance with agreed standards of care.
Enable patients to access appropriate professionals in the team.
Ensure stock items under your control are ordered and available in the treatment and consulting rooms.
Know how clinical governance affects the HCA role and bring to the attention of more senior staff any specific risk situation.
Know the practices policies, especially the whistle-blowing policy, available in the practice staff handbook.
Be able to manage your own time effectively.
6. Equality and diversity
Act in ways that recognise the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with procedures
Respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients and carers
Understand basic legal and communication issues regarding child abuse, family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour
Act as a chaperone
7. Clinical skills health and well-being
Undertake, record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training.
Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory.
Measuring and recording physiological measurements in routine presentations:
And perform treatments and procedures which will include the following:
Please note this list is not expansive and you may be asked to take on roles/tasks that we as a practice feel is pertinent to your job role.
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 by assessing patients in a Healthy Heart Clinic.
Monitor and support patients in BP Clinics.
Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence
Support and monitor patients during nebulisation therapy.
8. Information Processes
Record information and activities undertaken with patients and carers in an accurate and timely fashion using manual or computer systems as appropriate
Maintain confidentiality or information relating to patients, relatives, staff and the practice
Take the necessary precautions when transmitting information
Job responsibilities
Job Description
Job Title: Health Care Assistant
Responsible To: The Partners (Clinically) & Practice Manager
To work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, following policy and procedures.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Communication
Communicate effectively with other team members
Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising their needs for alternative methods of communication
2. Personal and people development
Take responsibility for own developmental learning and performance, including participating in supervision
Take responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal development
Work with management on any new training requirements and new initiatives for the improvement of patient care
To recognise and understand the roles and responsibilities of individuals working in the primary care health team
Be aware of the legal issues pertinent to the role of a Health Care Assistant
3. Health, Safety and Security
Use the personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines
Identify the risks involved in work activities and undertake them in a way that manages the risks
Use appropriate infection control procedures and maintain work areas in each clinical room so that they are clean, safe and free from hazards reporting of any potential risks identified, including:
Understand and apply the principles of the cold chain.
Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs within area of responsibility.
Know the general principles of first aid and resuscitation to be able to undertake initial actions as appropriate.
Be aware of statutory child health procedures and statutory local guidance and referral criteria.
Know the health and safety policies and procedures within the workplace, including fire procedures, maintaining documentation, monitoring and maintaining of equipment and furniture within your area of responsibility.
Use the computer monitor safely.
Be able to identify the risks to health of microbiological and chemical hazards within the working environment according to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health.
4. Service Improvement
Be aware of and, if appropriate, assist in current clinical audit.
Work with colleagues in the team on the development of current and new services and other initiatives.
Deal with request from patients and clinical staff with health information leaflets.
5. Quality
Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk in the care of patients.
Ensure own actions are consistent with clinical governance systems.
Practice in accordance with agreed standards of care.
Enable patients to access appropriate professionals in the team.
Ensure stock items under your control are ordered and available in the treatment and consulting rooms.
Know how clinical governance affects the HCA role and bring to the attention of more senior staff any specific risk situation.
Know the practices policies, especially the whistle-blowing policy, available in the practice staff handbook.
Be able to manage your own time effectively.
6. Equality and diversity
Act in ways that recognise the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with procedures
Respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients and carers
Understand basic legal and communication issues regarding child abuse, family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour
Act as a chaperone
7. Clinical skills health and well-being
Undertake, record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training.
Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory.
Measuring and recording physiological measurements in routine presentations:
And perform treatments and procedures which will include the following:
Please note this list is not expansive and you may be asked to take on roles/tasks that we as a practice feel is pertinent to your job role.
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 by assessing patients in a Healthy Heart Clinic.
Monitor and support patients in BP Clinics.
Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence
Support and monitor patients during nebulisation therapy.
8. Information Processes
Record information and activities undertaken with patients and carers in an accurate and timely fashion using manual or computer systems as appropriate
Maintain confidentiality or information relating to patients, relatives, staff and the practice
Take the necessary precautions when transmitting information
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
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
SPRINGWOOD SURGERY
Address
Rectory Lane
Guisborough
Cleveland
TS14 7DJ
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
SPRINGWOOD SURGERY
Address
Rectory Lane
Guisborough
Cleveland
TS14 7DJ
Employer's website
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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