Healthcare Assistant
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Job summary
Healthcare Assistant

Village Health Group

Village Health Group (VHG) is looking for an enthusiastic, caring and motivated Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly and supportive primary care team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Healthcare Assistant, or someone looking to develop their career within general practice. We are looking for someone who is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care and who enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Training and Development
We are committed to supporting the development of our Healthcare Assistants. Where appropriate, training will be provided to enable you to develop additional clinical skills and undertake further procedures safely and competently.

We encourage our staff to develop their knowledge and skills and to contribute positively to the ongoing development of our practice.

Working Across Our Sites
Village Health Group operates across four GP sites: Keyworth, East Leake, Ruddington and Sutton Bonington.

The successful applicant will therefore need to be flexible and willing to rotate between our sites according to service requirements.

Main duties of the job
A full UK driving licence and access to suitable transport are required, as the role will include undertaking home visits.

About Village Health Group
Village Health Group is a large GMS practice caring for approximately 28,000 patients across Rushcliffe, South Nottinghamshire.

The practice was formed in April 2020 following the merger of East Leake Medical Group and Keyworth Medical Practice, both of which have previously been rated Outstanding by the CQC.

We operate across four sites, with our main sites in East Leake and Keyworth, and branch surgeries in Ruddington and Sutton Bonington.

Our clinical team includes:

• GP Partners
• Salaried GPs
• Nurse Practitioners
• Practice Nurses
• Healthcare Assistants
• Clinical Pharmacists
• First Contact Physiotherapists
• Social Prescribing Link Workers
• Care Coordinators

We are well supported by local community nursing and therapy teams and have a well-developed model of multidisciplinary working.

We use SystmOne as our clinical system.

We are a friendly, enthusiastic and well-organised practice, committed to providing high-quality patient care while continuing to develop and improve our services.

Village Health Group is part of the PartnersHealth GP Federation and the Rushcliffe Primary Care Network (PCN).

About us
What We Can Offer

As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work within a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team
• Develop and expand your clinical skills
• Receive appropriate training and support
• Gain experience across a wide range of primary care services
• Contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient-centred care
• Develop your career within general practice

Right to Work

Please note that Village Health Group is unable to offer employee sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the appropriate right to work in the UK.

The successful applicant will be required to complete the appropriate pre-employment checks, which may include satisfactory references, DBS clearance and verification of qualifications and right to work.

Further Information

For further information about the role or to arrange an informal discussion, please contact:

Rowena Bloodworth Email: Rowena.bloodworth@nhs.net

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further information about the role and requirements.

Job responsibilities
Job Description

Please also see the Job Description attached under Supporting Documents

About the Role

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will work closely with our GPs, Practice Nurses and wider clinical team to provide a range of clinical and supportive services to our patients.

Experience in the following areas would be desirable:

• Venepuncture
• Wound care
• Clip and suture removal
• Long-term condition annual reviews
• ECGs
• Diet and lifestyle advice
• Urinalysis and sample processing
• Blood pressure checks
• B12 administration and vaccinations
• Assisting in GP clinics, including minor surgery, coils and implants
• Home visits

Previous experience within general practice or primary care would be advantageous, but full training and support can be provided for the right candidate.

You will be expected to undertake additional clinical and technical procedures as required, following appropriate training and once competence has been demonstrated.

Behaviours
Essential

• Friendly, approachable and professional
• Caring and committed to providing excellent patient care
• Confident communicating with patients and colleagues
• Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Organised and able to manage a varied workload
• IT literate and confident using clinical systems
• Willing to learn and develop their clinical skills
• Flexible and able to adapt to the changing needs of a busy GP practice
• Committed to maintaining patient confidentiality and professional standards
• Able to work independently while recognising when to seek support or advice
• Professional and respectful approach to patients at all times, maintaining their dignity, privacy and confidentiality

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.