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Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense.
Job summaryJob 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
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
- Performing Phlebotomy in Primary Care
- Dressings / wound care / suture and staple removal
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
- 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
Essential
- Willingness to undertake appropriate training required for the role
- Willingness to undertake further education/training
- NVQ Level 2/3 or QCF Diploma Level 2 or 3 health care
- GCSE Grade A-C English and mathematics
Experience
Essential
- Experience in NHS or GP surgery
- Experience of dealing with the public/patients
- Competency in venepuncture and BP
- Performing Phlebotomy in Primary Care
- Dressings / wound care / suture and staple removal
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
- 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
Essential
- Willingness to undertake appropriate training required for the role
- Willingness to undertake further education/training
- NVQ Level 2/3 or QCF Diploma Level 2 or 3 health care
- GCSE Grade A-C English and mathematics
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
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:
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
Essential
Essential
Experience
Essential
Essential
Essential
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
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
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
- Performing Phlebotomy in Primary Care
- Dressings / wound care / suture and staple removal
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
- 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
Essential
- Willingness to undertake appropriate training required for the role
- Willingness to undertake further education/training
- NVQ Level 2/3 or QCF Diploma Level 2 or 3 health care
- GCSE Grade A-C English and mathematics
Experience
Essential
- Experience in NHS or GP surgery
- Experience of dealing with the public/patients
- Competency in venepuncture and BP
- Performing Phlebotomy in Primary Care
- Dressings / wound care / suture and staple removal
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
- 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
Essential
- Willingness to undertake appropriate training required for the role
- Willingness to undertake further education/training
- NVQ Level 2/3 or QCF Diploma Level 2 or 3 health care
- GCSE Grade A-C English and mathematics
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
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To work as a Health Care Assistant (HCA) in the UK, you will need a variety of skills and qualities to provide effective care and support to patients. Here are some essential skills and qualifications:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and empathetically with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals.
2. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport with patients and providing emotional support is crucial.
3. Compassion and Empathy: Understanding the feelings and experiences of patients to provide the best possible care.
4. Physical Stamina and Strength: The role may involve lifting and moving patients, as well as being on your feet for long periods.
5. Teamwork: Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated care.
6. Patience and Resilience: Caring for patients, especially those with complex needs, can be challenging, so patience is essential.
7. Attention to Detail: Noticing changes in a patient's condition and following care plans accurately.
8. Basic IT Skills: Many healthcare environments use electronic patient records, so familiarity with computers is beneficial.
9. Organizational Skills: Managing your time and priorities effectively to ensure that all patient needs are met.
10. Understanding of Health and Safety Regulations: Knowledge of infection control, safeguarding, and maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff.
11. Basic Clinical Skills: Depending on the setting, you may need skills such as taking vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure), assisting with personal care, and understanding basic medical terminology.
Qualifications
While formal qualifications are not always required to become an HCA, some employers may prefer candidates with:
- Relevant Experience: Experience in care settings, either paid or voluntary, is highly valued.
- NVQs or Diplomas: Qualifications in Health and Social Care, such as an NVQ Level 2 or 3, can enhance your employability.
- Basic First Aid Certification: Having this certification can be beneficial.
Additional Training
Many employers offer on-the-job training, and you may also be expected to complete mandatory training courses, such as:
- Manual handling
- Health and safety
- Safeguarding vulnerable adults and children
- Infection prevention and control
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