Healthcare Assistant

We are looking for a full time healthcare assistant to join Partners in Health, part of G Doc Ltd, working within a supportive, innovative primary care group.

Main duties of the job

To support our nursing and clinical teams to deliver safe and compassionate patient care. This role will suit someone who enjoys a varied and flexible working environment, with lots of opportunity to learn new skills.

You will undertake procedures and health checks, as well as long-term condition management. You will support health promotion and patient education.

Reports to line manager

Operationally: Practice Manager

Clinically: Lead Nurse

Person specification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure

Experience

Desirable

• Work in a phlebotomist or HCA role
• Professional experience of healthcare

Other

Essential

• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional development

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade 4/C or above in maths & English, or equivalent (if candidate does not hold these qualifications or a recognised equivalent, competency testing may be required)
• NVQ Level II Health & Social Care or above
• Trained in phlebotomy

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• If not already competent in SystmOne, Office & Outlook, willing and able to undertake training and develop competency.
• Ability to follow policy and procedure
• Effective time management
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal skills
• Must either be Hepatitis B immune or be willing to undergo an immunisation course

Desirable

• Competent in use of SystmOne
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook

About the employer

Partners in Health is owned and operated by G DOC Ltd, a not-for-profit organisation, serving 45,000+ patients across Gloucestershire.

Based in an enviable location in the country, offering the benefits of city life alongside easy access to the picturesque Cotswolds, the Forest of Dean, South Wales and the South West, with good road and rail links, including a direct train to London in under 2 hours. In Gloucester and in the local area, we have a mix of excellent independent, grammar and government schools with Excellent ratings.

WHY G DOC?

G DOC operates differently from a traditional partnership model. All surplus is reinvested into: