Creffield Medical Group are seeking a healthcare assistant, to support the nursing team, on a 12 month contract. The role is offered on a full time basis.

Working under the direct supervision of the senior practice nurse, and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, you will assist the clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.

The healthcare assistant will be able to apply their clinical skills and knowledge to carry out high quality practice within designated clinical areas such as:

• wound care, venepuncture, phlebotomy checks and administering of medicines and vaccines;
• new patient health checks;
• re-stocking and stock rotation of surgical equipment and vaccines;
• clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms;
• preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations;
• providing valuable health promotion and education for service users, their families and carers;

If you are a qualified and experienced healthcare assistant looking for a fresh and exciting challenge, we would love to hear from you. You will have the following skills and qualifications:

• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or equivalent;
• Ideally a qualification in phlebotomy/venepuncture;
• Strong clinical skills;
• Confidence and competence in all HCA duties required for the post;
• Experience within primary care or another healthcare setting;
• Excellent patient-facing communication and interpersonal skills;
• Consistently confidential manner, as well as a compassionate and respectful approach, placing a high value on the dignity of patients, relatives, carers and colleagues;
• Ability to work independently and determine own workload priorities, as well as working as part of a multi-disciplinary team;
• Strong organisational and time management skills.