NHS Healthcare Assistant Needed In Doncaster UK (Visa Sponsorship)

The healthcare assistant role is part time hours between 16-25 hours over a minimum of 3 days, working hours are between the hours of 8am – 6pm according to practice needs.

Previous experience in this role is essential, involving 1 year of phlebotomy experience. Applicants must hold a qualification in English and Maths (GCSE Grade A-C or Grade 4-9). To be IT literate is essential. Flexibility, good team working skills, coupled with the ability to work efficiently unsupervised is essential, along with the desire to deliver and outstanding patient experience.

Main duties of the job

Duties:

– Assist healthcare professionals with various tasks, such as taking vital signs, recording patient information.

– Provide basic patient care in a friendly approachable manner.

– Perform phlebotomy procedures to collect blood samples for testing

– Assist with specimens and sending to the laboratory.

– Provide wound care up to Tier 2/3 based on the Doncaster wound care Alliance (training can be provided).

– Utilise basic life support techniques in emergency situations

-Demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology and accurately document patient information

– Organisation in ordering and stocking up the supplies.

– Adhere to aseptic techniques to prevent infection transmission

– Responsible for ordering and stock checking.

– Delivery of Health Promotion eg smoking cessation, diet , exercise and alcohol.

– Housekeeping Duties.

Skills:

– Strong understanding of physiology and its application in patient care

– Proficient in phlebotomy techniques for blood collection

– Familiarity with laboratory procedures and specimen collection methods

– Experience working with paediatric patients, providing age-appropriate care

– Skilled in maintaining aseptic technique to prevent infection transmission

– Previous experience working in a general practice setting is preferred

– Emis trained desirable but full training will be provided.

About us

We are a friendly practice caring for up to 9,000 patients. This role will integrate with a well established nursing and health care assistant team to offer support to the wider clinical team.

We have 3 GP Partners, Salaried GPs, Registrars, 4 Practice Nurses, Nursing Associate and an apprentice HCA. We also have Pharmacists and a great admin/ reception Team.

We are a training Practice so we have student Doctors and Nurses.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide Health Care Assistant (HCA) services to the practice population(s).

Will work under indirect supervision of the practice nurse team leader supported by the nursing team within the practice.

The Health Care Assistant (HCA) will deliver treatment and care within the boundaries of their role and in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols as delegated.

Responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision making within the parameters of their qualifications and role requirements. They will focus upon supporting patients to be healthy by assessing their needs, providing HCA care, health education advice, screening activities, implementing care at the surgery, community or other settings, maintaining clinically accurate records and running clinics.

They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients and support the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing HCA guidance as required. You may be expected to supervise more junior members of staff where appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

– GCSE Grade A to C in Maths and English
– Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
– Phlebotomy trained with minimum 1 years experience.
– Experience within a Health care setting preferably GP setting.

Desirable

– Wound Care up to Tier 3 trained based on Doncaster Wound care alliance training.
– Vaccination course to offer annual vaccines (Training can be provided )
– Spirometry
– Ear Syringing

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

– Ability to provide quality care
– Exceptional communication skills
– Good interpersonal skills.
– Ability to work alone and part of a team
– IT skills

Desirable

– Experience of using EMIS
– Spirometry
– Ear syringing

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.