Health Care Assistant - Ystwyth Medical GroupOverviewAnnual Salary: £24,148.73

Hours: 28 hours per week

Working under the direct supervision of the practice nurses and in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the Health Care Assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care. The successful candidate will be expected to work four days per week, ideally Monday to Thursday between 8:15 and 15:15.

Main duties and responsibilities

Phlebotomy

ECG recording

Lifestyle monitoring and brief intervention

Exercise referrals

Perform observations

Chaperoning duties

Wound care basic dressings and stitch / clip removal

Administering injections and Vaccinations as per PSD

Blood Pressure monitoring

Diabetic foot screening

Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by the clinical team

Provide assistance with the collection of specimens

Help patients with mobility needs and provide support for elderly or impaired patients where required

Processing test results as delegated/instructed by the clinical team

Manage the clinical system workflow system as instructed by the clinical team / Practice Manager

Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment

Surgical equipment and stock rotation

Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions, including assisting GPs during the performance of various clinics

Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being

About UsWe are a well established family friendly practice situated in Aberystwyth, a beautiful coastal area in West Wales, with an expanding patient population and a supportive clinical team comprising of 7 GPs, 3 Practice Nurses, 2 HCSW, ANP and ACP.

As part of our ongoing commitment to delivering excellent healthcare services, we are looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic Health Care Support Worker (or qualified Phlebotomist who is willing to upskill) to join our multidisciplinary team.

Details

Location: Ystwyth Medical Group, Parc Y Llyn Retail Park, Llanbadarn Fawr, Aberystwyth, Dyfed, SY23 3TL

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working

Salary: £24,148.73 per year

Reference number: M0044-25-0066

Employer: GP Practice in Wales

QualificationsEssential

The ideal candidate will have an NVQ level 2 or 3 in health and social care, or at a minimum hold a recognised certificate in venepuncture.

Desirable

Additional NVQ / similar in healthcare related subjects

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals

Disclosure and SponsorshipThis 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 (DBS) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK are required to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

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