Health Care Assistant • Brent SOUTH BRENT HEALTH CENTRE
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nHealth Care Assistant with SOUTH BRENT HEALTH CENTRE in Brent, Devon, United Kingdom\n\n Job summary Job Summary: This role is an exciting opportunity to join our small Nursing Team for 13.5hours per week working Wednesday to Friday Mornings with once monthly extendedaccess sessions on a Wednesday evening running 18:00-20:00. The role comprises of face-to-face clinical time as well as managing thestock of vaccines and completing the PPA return monthly on behalf of the HealthCentre. Annual Leave starts at 25 days per year plus bank holidays (pro rata)and increases dependent on long service. The hourly rate is £12.58 which is reviewed annually. Main duties of the job The main duties of the role include working in the treatment room and actioning/recording: Urinalysisand preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory Blood Pressure Pulse rate and rhythm Temperature Height and Weight Venepuncure ECG Basic Dressings Ear Irrigation INR Star NHS Health Checks LD and SMI Monitoring Chaperone when needed This list is not exhaustive. About us About South Brent Health Centre: South Brent Health centre has a patient population of just under 6,000patients. With 4 GP Partners, 2 Salaried GPs, a Nursing Team comprising of 5individuals, a small Management Team of 3 and a joint Reception and Admin teamof 9. The Surgery is part of the South Dartmoor and Totnes Primary CareNetwork meaning with work closely with four local surgeries. We pride ourselves on being a friendly and caring place to work with anopen-door policy. Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached the full Job Descrption for the role. The role comprises of duties in the treatment room; processing information and recording information appropriatley and well as some extra duties which can chnage dependent on the time of year i.e. flu season. Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached the full Job Descrption for the role. The role comprises of duties in the treatment room; processing information and recording information appropriatley and well as some extra duties which can chnage dependent on the time of year i.e. flu season. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience in NHS or GP surgery Experience of dealing with the public/patients Competency in venepuncture and BP Desirable Performing Phlebotomy in Primary Care Dressings / wound care / suture and staple removal Knowledge and Skills Essential Demonstrates a basic understanding of the needs of the patient and the role of the HCA An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense Ability to communicate effectively Ability to deal tactfully and empathetically with distressed or anxious patients Ability to work within a team and on own Ability to work to scheduled timelines Be able to prioritise own workload Desirable Ability to handle simple medical equipment e.g. ECG machine Competent in basic health care assistant duties Computer & IT skills Able and willing to teach others Qualifications Essential Willingness to undertake appropriate training required for the role Willingness to undertake further education/training Desirable NVQ Level 2/3 or QCF Diploma Level 2 or 3 health care GCSE Grade A-C English and mathematics Person Specification Experience Essential Experience in NHS or GP surgery Experience of dealing with the public/patients Competency in venepuncture and BP Desirable Performing Phlebotomy in Primary Care Dressings / wound care / suture and staple removal Knowledge and Skills Essential Demonstrates a basic understanding of the needs of the patient and the role of the HCA An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense Ability to communicate effectively Ability to deal tactfully and empathetically with distressed or anxious patients Ability to work within a team and on own Ability to work to scheduled timelines Be able to prioritise own workload Desirable Ability to handle simple medical equipment e.g. ECG machine Competent in basic health care assistant duties Computer & IT skills Able and willing to teach others Qualifications Essential Willingness to undertake appropriate training required for the role Willingness to undertake further education/training Desirable NVQ Level 2/3 or QCF Diploma Level 2 or 3 health care GCSE Grade A-C English and mathematics 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 SOUTH BRENT HEALTH CENTRE Address Plymouth Road South Brent Devon TQ10 9HT Employer's website "}