Healthcare Assistant - Thetford, United Kingdom - Watton Medical Practice

Watton Medical Practice

Verified Company

Thetford, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Main duties of the job

Main Job Responsibilities:
Annual patient health checks

Run full blood clinics

Covid / Influenza Vaccines

Chaperoning duties

Assisting in minor surgery

Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording

Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual

Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted

Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being

Wound care

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of primary care and the wider healthcare system

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A demonstrable commitment to professional development
Phlebotomy and venepuncture trained
Vaccination trained

Desirable

NVQ level 2 or equivalent

Skills

Essential

Excellent verbal communications skills, able to communicate difficult messages to patients and families
Able to use own judgement, resourcefulness and with a common sense approach
Able to work without direct supervision
Able to work as part of an integrated multiskilled team
Able to work under pressure
Able to work in a changing environment

Experience

Essential

Experience of dealing with members of the public/patients

Desirable

Working as a Healthcare Assistant within a primary care setting
Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Use of SytstmOne clinical system

Other

Essential

Patient centred approach
Flexible attitude
Values diversity and difference, operates with integrity and openness Works well with others, is positive and helpful, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others
Actively develops themselves and supports others to do the same
Ability to work in a variety of settings
Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships
Valid driving licence with ability to use own vehicle for work with business use insurance