Healthcare Assistant • Pontefract St Thomas Road Surgery
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nHealthcare Assistant with St Thomas Road Surgery in Pontefract, Yorkshire, United Kingdom\n\n Job summary Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to undertake the role of part-time Healthcare Assistant. We are a small and friendly practice with approximately 6300 patients. The successful applicant will have good clinical, IT and interpersonal skils and be willing to upskill according to need. Experience of working in a GP Practice is not essential as full training, supervision and mentoring will be provided. The role is for 25-30 hours over three days, Monday, Tuesday and Friday, including one late finish. Main duties of the job Under the supervision of a registered Nurse, you will be expected to support the nursing team by undertaking a range of duties. The main duties of the job are: -Blood pressure checks -Phlebotomy -Dressing/wounds checks -Ear Syringing -ECGs -Diabetic checks -Specific injections covered by a PSD, eg, flu vaccinations, B12 etc -NHS health checks -Supporting Nursing Team with Health promotions programmes -Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation -Monitoring and recording fridge temperatures in line with the Practices Cold Chain Policy Other duties include: -Maintaining clean equipment following proper training This list is not exhaustive and all duties are subject to appropriate training. About us St Thomas Road Surgery has 4 GP Partners and 1 Nurse Partner. We have a steady list size and we are looking to add to our nursing team. We have a lead nurse and two further registered nurses with two part time Healthcare Assistants. We are part of the Wakefield North PCN where we are supported by various ARRS roles including Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, Paramedic, Patient Care-Cordinator and Health & Wellbeing Coach. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached document for full Job Description. SOME OF THE MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES -To undertake all duties in line with the training andinstruction provided by the Nurses, Nurse Practitioner and GeneralPractitioners. -Assist with the provision of NHS Health Checks, Diabeticchecks, Learning Disability AnnualReviews -The checking and recording of medical supplies on receipt -Administering of Influenza and pneumococcal vaccinationsand Vitamin B12 injections under a PSD Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached document for full Job Description. SOME OF THE MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES -To undertake all duties in line with the training andinstruction provided by the Nurses, Nurse Practitioner and GeneralPractitioners. -Assist with the provision of NHS Health Checks, Diabeticchecks, Learning Disability AnnualReviews -The checking and recording of medical supplies on receipt -Administering of Influenza and pneumococcal vaccinationsand Vitamin B12 injections under a PSD Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please see attached document. -Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level -Phlebotomy Certification Desirable -Completion of the HCA Care Certificate -Vaccination certification Experience Essential Experience of working with the general public Experience of working in a healthcare setting Desirable Experience of working in a primary care environment Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please see attached document. -Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level -Phlebotomy Certification Desirable -Completion of the HCA Care Certificate -Vaccination certification Experience Essential Experience of working with the general public Experience of working in a healthcare setting Desirable Experience of working in a primary care environment 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 St Thomas Road Surgery Address St Thomas Road Featherstone Pontefract West Yorkshire WF7 5HE Employer's website "}