Location
Milton Keynes
Department
Ashfield Medical Centre
Advertising Salary
DOE
Function
Healthcare & Nursing Support
Careers Site Advertising End Date
19 Dec 2024
About the Role
Ashfield Medical Centre, in Beanhill, has a fantastic opportunity for a healthcare assistant (HCA) to support the nursing team within the surgery, on a part-time basis for 20 hours per week, 2.30pm till 6.30pm Monday to Friday.
 
We require candidates to have previous experience working as an HCA within a GP surgery - this role has a specific set of duties different from other types of HCA roles.
 
Working under the direct supervision of the practice nurse, and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, you will assist the clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care. The healthcare assistant will be able to apply their clinical skills and knowledge to carry out high quality practice within designated clinical areas such as:
  • Wound care, phlebotomy, 24 Hr BP, B12 injections, D-Dimer, doppler, INR, removal of sutures & clips and wound swabs. (this is essential)
  • New patient, NHS, LD, SMI and diabetic health checks.
  • Re-stocking and stock rotation of surgical equipment and vaccines.
  • Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms.
The role will offer you the opportunity to build on your experience, skills and competence, requiring you to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
About the Candidate
Previous experience of working as an HCA within primary care in the UK is essential in order to be considered for the role.
 
If you are a qualified and experienced healthcare assistant looking for a fresh and exciting challenge, we would love to hear from you.
 
Essential requirements:
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or equivalent.
  • Experience of performing BP, B12 injections, BNP, phlebotomy, ECG, dressings, diabetic checks, INR, removal of sutures/clips, wound swabs is a must.
  • Experience of working as an HCA within primary care in the UK. 
  • Qualification in phlebotomy.
  • Strong clinical skills.
  • Confidence and competence in all HCA duties required for the post.
  • Excellent patient-facing communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Consistently confidential manner, as well as a compassionate and respectful approach, placing a high value on the dignity of patients, relatives, carers and colleagues.
  • Ability to work independently and determine own workload priorities, as well as working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills.
About Us
Ashfield Medical Centre is a very busy and friendly GP practice based in Beanhill, Milton Keynes.  We are part of the larger PCN of East:MK and we are a dedicated and happy team and fully supportive of all our staff.  We embrace the challenge of working in a fast and constantly changing environment and always aim to do this to the best of our ability and with a hint of a sense of humour!
 
Benefits include the NHS pension scheme, sick pay and a large staff car park which offers free parking.
 
 

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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