Senior Health Care Support Worker (General Practice) - INTERNAL
Summary: The Senior Health Care Support Worker role at Hillcrest Medical Centre in Wrexham involves assisting GPs and the Practice Nursing Team with various clinical tasks, including phlebotomy and health checks. This fixed-term position is available only to current employees of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board and requires collaboration with the general practice team to meet patient needs. Candidates should possess relevant healthcare experience, with knowledge of the EMIS clinical system being advantageous. The role also emphasizes the importance of effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist GPs and Practice Nursing Team with daily clinical tasks.
- Perform phlebotomy, dressings, ECGs, health advice, and checks.
- Conduct treatment room duties, urinalysis, and specimen preparation.
- Collaborate with the general practice team to meet patient needs.
- Follow policies and procedures in patient care.
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to enhanced DBS disclosure requirements.
Key Skills:
- Literacy and numeracy skills.
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
- Experience working under indirect supervision in a healthcare environment.
- Understanding of the health care assistant role and relevant clinical skills.
- Standard keyboard skills.
- Effective communication skills, both face-to-face and over the phone.
- Proven customer care skills.
- Willingness to undergo further education and training.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Wrexham
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job Overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT TO 28/02/2027. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health Care Support Worker to work in Hillcrest Medical Centre, Wrexham
This practice is currently being managed by the Local Health Board. Previous experience in a similar role is advantageous. Knowledge of the EMIS clinical system is desirable, however training can be given.
Main duties of the job
The role will assist the GPs and Practice Nursing Team on a daily basis and duties will include phlebotomy, dressings, ECG’s, health advice and checks, treatment room duties, urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory.
The post holder will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, following policy and procedures. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and suitable references. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. Welsh and / or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Literacy and numeracy skills
- NVQ Level 3 or working towards this or equivalent qualification
Desirable criteria
- HCA course specific to general practice
- Up to date basic life support training
- ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience working under indirect supervision
- Previous experience working in a healthcare environment
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience working in a general practice
Knowledge & Skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates an understanding of the role of the health care assistant
- Clinical skills and competency relevant to the role e.g. Phlebotomy experience
- Standard keyboard skills
- Able to make judgements where there is more than a straightforward choice of options, e.g. new patient health checks, urinalysis etc.
- Understand issues regarding accountability and delegation
- Ability to communicate effectively via face to face, telephone or group discussion
- Good interpersonal skills
- Proven customer care skills
Desirable criteria
- Following appropriate education and training has the ability to undertake the administration of influenza both intramuscular and intranasal, pneumococcal vaccine and shingles vaccine. Also the administration of hydroxocobalamine (vitamin B12) injections.
Personal Qualities
Essential Criteria
- Demonstrates motivation, reliability and commitment to team working and the development of others
- Flexible, reliable and responsive to change
- Willingness to undergo education/ training for both practice and service needs
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