About the Role

Colchester Medical Practice is looking for a healthcare assistant (HCA) to join the practice in this vital patient-facing role with both clinical and administrative responsibilities. The role is offered on a full time basis or part time will be considered, minimum hours 28 per week. The role is based at our Shrub End Surgery branch.

Main duties of the role:

Carry out base-line observations such as pulse, oximetry, temperature, blood pressure and blood glucose levels, recording findings accurately.
Wound care, venepuncture, phlebotomy checks and administering of medicines and vaccines.
Ensure that all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session.
Update patient health records.
Ensure that medical supplies are in stock.
Act as a chaperone where required.
Assist GP during the performance of minor operations.
Communicate with patients, relatives, and carers including providing valuable health promotion and education.
New patient health checks.

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

The healthcare assistant role within general practice can be very different to the role within other settings and as such we are only looking for applications from those with previous primary care experience. All applicants should ensure that they live within reasonable commuting distance.

All applicants should have the following skills and qualifications:

Qualifications and experience - these are a requirement to be considered for the role:

Successful completion of the Care Certificate, or willingness to undertake, as indicated by the CQC.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or equivalent.
Experience of working within a GP practice.

Essential knowledge, skills and experience:

Strong clinical skills including venepuncture/phlebotomy.
Excellent patient-facing communication and interpersonal skills.
Confidential manner with a compassionate and respectful approach, placing a high value on the dignity of patients, relatives, carers and colleagues.
Ability to work independently, determining own workload priorities, as well as working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Strong organisational and time management skills.

About Us

Colchester Medical Practice is a well established group of practices consisting of four GP surgeries and a health and wellbeing hub. We have formed our own PCN within the practices. We serve a population of 43,000 patients. By working for Colchester Medical Practice, you also see the following benefits:

NHS Pension Scheme

The NHS pension scheme is a defined benefits scheme
Life insurance
Family benefits including an adult dependents pension and childrens pension
Ill health benefits
20% employer contribution

Proper Pay

Living Wage Foundation Accredited

Eye-care vouchers
Health service discounts
Annual Leave: minimum 28 days FTE

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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