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Job SummaryNewsome Surgery is looking for an enthusiastic, patient focused and independently motivated Health Care Assistant to join our friendly team.You will be an experienced HCA who is comfortable working independently but under the leadership of our Registered Nurse and Nurse Associate, supporting with all aspects of nursing care and improving on the safety and quality of patient care at every opportunity.We are seeking an individual who is passionate about directly improving patient care and delivering high quality care to a wide range of patients.You should be patient-focused, independently motivated, and possess good communication.Main duties of the jobMain duties of the role will include but not be limited to;Assisting and performing routine HCA tasks related to patient care. Support patients to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health and wellbeing by using behaviour change interventions. To be competent in venepuncture, ECGs and other diagnostic tests. Training will be offered if required. To be competent in wound care management. Training will be offered if required. To support chronic disease management. To provide general health promotion and NHS Health checks. Chaperone and assist patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician. To be able to perform Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (BLS) and the correct use of Automated Defibrillator following training, according to the current UK Resuscitation Council guidelines. To participate in developments within the practice / network and support QOF / DES requirements.About UsABOUT USNewsome Surgery is a training GP Practice with 5800 patients in Huddersfield. We are a supportive team with a passion from providing first class health case, striving to provide the best service we can to our practice population. It can be demanding at times but equally very rewarding.For further information on the Practice please see the practice website atposted14 July 2025Pay schemeOtherSalaryDepending on experienceContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference numberA3307-25-0001Job locationsThe Newsome Surgery1 Church LaneNewsomeHuddersfieldHD4 6JEJob DescriptionJob responsibilitiesDuties and responsibilities (only items trained and qualified to do):New patient health checksECG recordingPhlebotomySpirometryChaperoning dutiesProcessing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nursesSterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipmentVaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recordingSurgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotationClearing and re-stocking consulting roomsPreparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions, including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operationsAssisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-beingUndertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individualHelping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promotedAssisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-beingConfidentialityIn the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive dataHealth & SafetyThe Post-holder Will Implement And Lead On a Full Range Of Promotion And Management Their Own And Others Health And Safety And Infection Control As Defined In The Practice Health & Safety Policy, The Practice Health & Safety Manual, And The Practice Infection Control Policy And Published Procedures. This Will Include (but Will Not Be Limited To):Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines Responsible for the correct and safe management of the specimens process, including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements Management and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the practice, including provision, ordering, availability and ongoing correct usage by staff Responsible for hand hygiene across the practice Ownership of infection control and clinically based patient care protocols, and implementation of those protocols across the practice Active observation of current working practices across the practice in relation to infection control, cleanliness and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed and weaknesses / training needs are identified, escalating issues as appropriate Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient process Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills, and initiate and manage the training of others across the full range of infection control and patient processes Monitoring practice facilities and equipment in relation to infection control, ensuring that provision of hand cleansing facilities, wipes etc are sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment. Lack of facilities to be escalated as appropriate. Safe management of sharps procedures including training, use, storage and disposal Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile, and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management Actively identifying, reporting, and correction of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards / risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with other sector managers Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum twice annually) Routine management of own team / team areas, and maintenance of work space standards Waste management including collection, handling, segregation, container management, storage and collection Spillage control procedures, management and training Decontamination control procedures, management and training, and equipment maintenance Maintenance of sterile environments Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.Equality and diversityThe post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a manner that is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.Personal/Professional developmentThe Post-holder Will Participate In Any Training Programme Implemented By The Practice As Part Of This Employment, Such Training To Include:Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar workQualityThe post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs Effectively manage own time, workload and resourcesCommunication:The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordinglySafeguardingIts Everybodys Responsibility To:Work in a way that prevents and protects those you supportTo be aware of the signs of abuse or neglectRecognise the signs of abuse and neglectRecord and report any concerns or incidentsReport immediate risks to the police by calling 999 if you suspect an immediate risk or crime has taken place.The Post-holder Will:Contribution to the Implementation of Services:Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance. Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work. Participate in audit where appropriate.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesDuties and responsibilities (only items trained and qualified to do):New patient health checksECG recordingPhlebotomySpirometryChaperoning dutiesProcessing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nursesSterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipmentVaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recordingSurgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotationClearing and re-stocking consulting roomsPreparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions, including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operationsAssisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-beingUndertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individualHelping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promotedAssisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-beingConfidentialityIn the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive dataHealth & SafetyThe Post-holder Will:Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance. Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work. Participate in audit where appropriate.Person SpecificationExperienceEssentialAn experienced Health Care AssistantDesirableExperience of working in primary care Experience of working in a GP Practice.Person SpecificationEssentialAn experienced Health Care AssistantDesirableExperience of working in primary care Experience of working in a GP Practice.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer detailsEmployer nameNewsome SurgeryAddressThe Newsome Surgery1 Church LaneNewsomeHuddersfieldHD4 6JEEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab)Employer detailsEmployer nameNewsome SurgeryAddressThe Newsome Surgery1 Church LaneNewsomeHuddersfieldHD4 6JEEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab)LNKD1_UKTJ #J-18808-Ljbffr