About the Role

Lawford Surgery is 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 a part-time basis for approximately 27.5 hours per week, however we can be flexible and hours can be discussed.

Main duties of the role:

Wound care, venepuncture, phlebotomy, undertaking ECGs, health checks.
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 health checks.

The role will offer you the opportunity to build on your experience, skills and competence, requiring you to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

About the Candidate

The healthcare assistant role within general practice can be very different to the role within other settings and it is preferred for applications from those with previous primary care experience. All applicants should ensure that they live within reasonable commuting distance.

We are looking for a new enthusiastic team member to join our busy team, providing high quality care within our clinical team. Being IT literate is essential and experience with EMIS Web is desirable. We expect the successful candidate to be able to work well both as a team and on an individual basis. Previous applicants need not apply.

All applicants should have the following skills and qualifications:

Qualifications and experience - these are a requirement to be considered for the role:

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

Essential knowledge, skills and experience:

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

About Us

Lawford Surgery is a semi-rural dispensing practice, with approximately 5,500 patients, located in the village of Lawford, Manningtree, Essex. We pride ourselves on maintaining a positive, friendly and supportive working environment where colleagues work closely together, value each other’s contributions, and are committed to delivering high-quality patient care while supporting one another’s wellbeing. Lawford Surgery is part of North Colchester PCN, working closely together sharing ARRS staff roles to support each member surgery.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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