Healthcare Assistant

Cuffley and Goffs Oak Medical Practiceis 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 apart-time basis working 16 hours per week as follows:

Monday: 12pm to 6pm
Tuesday: 8.30am to 1.30pm
Wednesday: 9.00am to 2.00pm

You will also be required to take part in the Enhanced Access service on a Monday evening from 6.30pm to 8.00pm. This will be in rotation with other staff from the Nursing/HCA team.

• Carry out base-line observations such as pulse oximetry temperature blood pressure and blood glucose levels recording findings accurately.
• Undertake wound care and dressings
• Administer medicines and vaccines within the remit of your role
• Venepuncture/phlebotomy checks
• Collect specimens and urinalysis as directed
• Support the Practice Nurse with the management of chronic diseases including diabetic checks
• Carry out ECGs
• 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 and NHS health checks.

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

• Strong clinical skills including venepuncture/phlebotomy.
• Excellent patient-facing communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidential manner with a compassionate and respectful approachplacing 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.
  
  

Cuffley and Goffs Oak Medical Practice is a GMS Practice in Hertfordshire with over 13000 patients. We are based over two sites - Valley View Health Centre (EN7 5ET) and Cuffley Village Surgery (EN6 4JA) just over a mile apart. The successful candidate will be expected to work at either site.