Job Description:
South Coast Medical Group is an award-winning NHS Primary Care Network, comprising five GP surgery locations in the Bournemouth general area and serving over 55,000 patients in total.
By working at scale, we are better able to promote health and provide for the differing needs of the communities of local people and a balanced workload for our staff. It also enables us to employ a significant multi-disciplinary team including Pharmacists, Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Paramedics (for pre-assessment screening and home visits), all of whom help support the delivery of patient care.
SCMG is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Our vision is: Be the best provider in healthcare, education and training for our local communities.
We have an exciting opportunity at our Marine & Oakridge Surgery for a Health Care Assistant to join our team. This is a part-time position of 26 hours per week, working Monday, Thursday and Friday, although some flexibility may be considered for the successful candidate. Salary is dependent on skills and experience.
The successful candidate will work as part of our friendly and supportive nursing team, providing high-quality care and support to patients. The role will involve undertaking a range of clinical procedures including phlebotomy, health checks, blood pressure monitoring, ECGs, urinalysis, peak flow measurements and supporting health promotion activities. You will also assist clinicians where required, act as a chaperone and help ensure clinical areas are appropriately stocked and maintained.
The ideal candidate will hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent), possess excellent communication skills and demonstrate a caring, professional approach to patient care. Previous experience within a healthcare setting is essential, with primary care experience being desirable.
Benefits include:
- Parking available at each site
- NHS Pension
- 30 days annual leave (pro rata)
- Access to Health Service Discounts online, where hundreds of well-known brands offer various discounts to NHS employees
Benefits:
- Company events
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Experience:
- Healthcare Assistant: 1 year (required)
- Phlebotomy experience (desirable)
- Primary Care experience (desirable)
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (or equivalent) (required)
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
