An exciting opportunity is available to join our thriving, friendly, high achieving practice team. Berrycroft Practice is now working from our brand new, purpose built Health Centre in Berryfields, Aylesbury. We are looking for a proactive Health Care Assistant to provide excellent care for our patients. 

Working under the direct supervision of the Clinical Nurse Manager, the Healthcare Assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care. 

This role is for 32.5 hours per week.  

Employee Benefit 

We pride ourselves in offering flexible working patterns and supporting the health and wellbeing of our employees. We offer employees competitive benefits, which include:  

• Lifestyle discounts through our Wellbeing partner Vivup 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Blue Light card discount 
• Onsite café with staff discount 
• NHS pension 

Education and training is really important to us - so much so that Training for Tomorrow is one of our key values. We are committed to creating a learning environment to inspire and train future talent and giving everyone the opportunity for progression.  

Key Responsibilities include  

• Conducting new patient health checks and 1st Diabetes Care planning reviews 
• Carrying out clinical assessments, such as ECG recording, Phlebotomy, Spirometry and Helicobacter testing  
• Wound care under nurse supervision 

• Perform adult vaccinations as directed by the nurse manager  
• Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/Nurses 
• Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance and servicing of surgical equipment 
• Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording 

• Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation 
• Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients’ health and well-being, including the NHS Health Check 
• Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual 
• Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted 
• Managing investigatory waiting lists and the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being 

Qualifications 

• GCSE Grades 4-9 or equivalent in Maths and English (Essential) 
• Level 3 Healthcare NVQ or equivalent (Essential) 
• The Care Certificate (Desirable) 

Essential Experience 

• NHS / primary care general practice experience 
• Experience in delivering basic clinical support to patients 
• Background in administration  
• Experience using healthcare systems, such EMIS, Docman 

For more information and details on how to apply, please go to https://beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A0518-22-1195