We are a dynamic, friendly practice in the heart of Canterbury serving a diverse population of 20,000+ patients. We have 2 rural branch surgeries with onsite dispensing.
We are looking for an experienced health care assistant who has good communication and organisational skills to join our existing friendly and supportive healthcare team; 37.5 hours per week, Monday- Friday and Saturday will be part of the working week. Salary will be based on experience.
Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being.
As a leading practice in the North Canterbury Primary Care Network offering:
GP and multi-professional HEEKSS Training Practice
Research links with KAPCU, University of Kent.
Providers of GPwSI Minor Surgery, Dermatology, ENT and Ophthalmology
AQP contract holders of Muscular Skeletal Services, Audiology Services and ENT
Enhanced Services Providers
High QoF achievers
CQC rated Good.
7 Partners
1 Advanced Nurse Practitioner and 1 Clinical Pharmacist frontline urgent care clinicians
1 Advanced Nurse Practitioner in training
5 Practice Nurses, 2 HCA's
2 PCN Social Prescribing Link Worker
PCN Pharmacists
Urgent Mental Health Assessment Service
Working under the direct supervision of the practice nurses and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.
Duties and responsibilities:
Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Health & safety:
The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security 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:
Production of performance and quality information
To ensure that documentation (electronic and paper-based) exists to support performance standards across the full range of performance-based activity QOF, Enhanced Services etc.
To assist in the production of information for clinical audit.
To undertake ad-hoc work related to the performance of the practice under the guidance of the practice manager.
Data quality
To work within the clinical computer system to improve data quality, using the expertise of other data staff where appropriate.
Equality and diversity
The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:
Personal/Professional development
The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include:
This role is considered to be a developmental position and the jobholder will be encouraged to develop personal and business skills.
Quality
The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:
Communication:
The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will:
Most instruction and communication of activity will be via the practice manager.
External communication will be with patients, Clinical Commissioning Groups and other NHS bodies, and other GP practices and service providers.
Contribution to the implementation of services:
The post-holder will:
Confidentiality
Notes
This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and it is expected that the successful applicant will participate in a wide range of activities.
This 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.
Northgate Medical Practice
1 Northgate
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 1WL
Express new ideas, take initiative and save lives. Others talk about being brave, at IC24, were made that way.
From providing high quality integrated urgent care for over six million people, to thinking of innovative solutions for our patients every role at IC24 is made to be brave.
Are you a qualified NVQ Level 3 Healthcare Assistant looking for an opportunity to gain some unique experience with vast development opportunities? Do you want to work in a challenging yet extremely rewarding environment where no two days at the same?
IC24 have a fantastic opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to facilitate nurse led clinics, administer medicines, immunisations and vaccinations and phlebotomy to patients within a prison cluster on the Isle of Sheppey. The cluster consists of 3 prisons that cater for un-sentenced, sentenced prisoners and prisoners who are working out in the community, carrying out reparative work or engaging in paid employment towards the end of their sentence. Therefore the role requires high levels of energy and motivation as well as the ability to prioritise. There is also a real opportunity to support patients over a period of time and build relationships. Full onsite support is given to all staff.
IC24 have recently successfully been re-awarded this contract since providing Primary and Urgent care to the HMP Prison Sheppey Cluster in 2012.
Staff will be asked to work from HMP Standford Hill, HMP Elmley and HMP Swaleside all situated within a 1 mile radius of each other.
We are Integrated Care 24 (IC24), the leading not for profit Social Enterprise providing innovative and patient focused primary care services. IC24 is committed to improving access to health and social care for our patients and reducing the demand on secondary care services. IC24 provides services to over 6 million patients, including GP led out-of-hours services, NHS 111, primary care and secondary care support services, and health and justice nursing services.
Whats in it for you:-
JOB PURPOSE
Support the provision of a high standard of health care to patients in prison under the guidance of the Senior Clinical Team and Head of Health Care.
KEY RESPONSIBILITES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. Work as part of the multidisciplinary team participating in procedures and duties in accordance with agreed standards relevant to role.
2. Participate in the assessment process of care needs and implementation of programmes of holistic care within set standards.
3. Ensure privacy and dignity is maintained.
4. Support the promotion of health and wellbeing of clients.
5. Undertake clinical interventions as delegated by a senior team member.
6. Maintain close liaison with the senior team member, who is responsible for the workload.
7. Maintain clear and comprehensive, signed and contemporaneous records both written and electronic according to Integrated Care 24 Ltd and HMPS procedures.
8. Assist with clerical and administrative duties as required.
9. Work in co-operation and partnership with all other professionals and agencies involved in care of the patient.
10. Aware of and act upon, where necessary, the procedures in place to protect vulnerable individuals.
11. Take responsibility within own competencies for supporting all aspects of infection prevention and control.
12. Undertake such duties as may be reasonably required from time to time, as are consistent with the responsibility and scale of the post.
13. Work collaboratively with the team to meet the needs of patients with specified long term conditions by providing quality evidence based care.
14. Administer medication under a patient specific direction with the supervision of a registered healthcare professional.
15. Participate meaningfully in supervision and appraisal.
Development:
The post holder will be expected to undertake training including but not exclusively the following:
This 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.
Integrated Care 24 Ltd
Church Road
Eastchurch
Sheerness
Kent
ME12 4AX
We are a dynamic, friendly practice in the heart of Canterbury serving a diverse population of 20,000+ patients. We have 2 rural branch surgeries with onsite dispensing.
We are looking for an experienced health care assistant who has good communication and organisational skills to join our existing friendly and supportive healthcare team; 37.5 hours per week, Monday- Friday and Saturday will be part of the working week. Salary will be based on experience.
Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being.
As a leading practice in the North Canterbury Primary Care Network offering:
GP and multi-professional HEEKSS Training Practice
Research links with KAPCU, University of Kent.
Providers of GPwSI Minor Surgery, Dermatology, ENT and Ophthalmology
AQP contract holders of Muscular Skeletal Services, Audiology Services and ENT
Enhanced Services Providers
High QoF achievers
CQC rated Good.
7 Partners
1 Advanced Nurse Practitioner and 1 Clinical Pharmacist frontline urgent care clinicians
1 Advanced Nurse Practitioner in training
5 Practice Nurses, 2 HCA's
2 PCN Social Prescribing Link Worker
PCN Pharmacists
Urgent Mental Health Assessment Service
Working under the direct supervision of the practice nurses and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.
Duties and responsibilities:
Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Health & safety:
The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security 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:
Production of performance and quality information
To ensure that documentation (electronic and paper-based) exists to support performance standards across the full range of performance-based activity QOF, Enhanced Services etc.
To assist in the production of information for clinical audit.
To undertake ad-hoc work related to the performance of the practice under the guidance of the practice manager.
Data quality
To work within the clinical computer system to improve data quality, using the expertise of other data staff where appropriate.
Equality and diversity
The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:
Personal/Professional development
The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include:
This role is considered to be a developmental position and the jobholder will be encouraged to develop personal and business skills.
Quality
The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:
Communication:
The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will:
Most instruction and communication of activity will be via the practice manager.
External communication will be with patients, Clinical Commissioning Groups and other NHS bodies, and other GP practices and service providers.
Contribution to the implementation of services:
The post-holder will:
Confidentiality
Notes
This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and it is expected that the successful applicant will participate in a wide range of activities.
This 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.
Northgate Medical Practice
1 Northgate
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 1WL
InHealth sees more than 3 million patients each year and diagnostic imaging is one of the busiest services that we provide. Our fleet of mobile solutions offers advanced diagnostic capabilities in the community within easy reach of patients.
We are currently recruiting for a Healthcare Assistant to join our mobile MRI team in South East of England. This is a full-time role working 36 hours per week on a shift pattern rota basis from Monday to Sunday.
You will cover a variety of sites across counties in the South East including Surrey, Sussex, Kent, Essex and Hampshire, and because this is a mobile role you will be eligible for a company car or a car allowance worth £4,200!
What is the overall purpose of the job?
As a Healthcare Assistant you will act as a first point of contact for all visitors and patients attending one our mobile units for a procedure. You will greet patients in a welcoming manner, preparing them for their procedure and assisting with any questions they may have.You will also complete some administrative tasks for the clinical practitioners as required, enabling the team to deliver effective and efficient patient care whilst maintaining a safe clinical environment.
What are the key responsibilities of the role?
What skills and experience will you need to apply?
What can we offer you?
We offer a fantastic benefits package, which is available through a mobile-enabled rewards platform, called InJoy. This is your place to access thousands of offers and discounts on a wide range of products and services relating to: travel, eating out, technology, fashion, leisure and more!
In addition to this, we also offer:
Making sure our people are happy at work is one of our main priorities, which means giving them as many opportunities as we can to support their personal and professional growth. We also have an innovative approach to personal and professional development, helping you to be the best version of you and giving you a real career pathway.
This advert will be closed once sufficient applications have been received. This can happen quickly, so if you’re interested, please apply as soon as possible.
Applicants must provide their current or most recent employer as a referee in order to be considered. Friends and family are not permissible as referees.
Pilgrims Hospices are currently recruiting for a Healthcare Assistant to join their Inpatient Unit at the Canterbury Hospice.
The post holder will join a busy and dynamic ward; assisting the Nursing team in ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of care in a safe and pleasant environment.
Working as a designated nursing team, the Healthcare Assistant will deliver elements of care safely under the direct supervision of a trained nurse; treating patients with dignity, respect and kindness, whilst being able to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Clinical and Professional Responsibilities
For further information about this exciting opportunity, please refer to the Job Description.
Pilgrims Hospices only accept online applications for this vacancy. Hardcopy applications submitted without prior agreement will not be accepted.
Most positions with Pilgrims Hospices require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Pilgrims Hospices is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
For further information about the Pilgrims Hospices, please visit our website.
The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there’s never been a better time to join us.
The CQC has rated us ‘outstanding’ and says that our colleagues feel supported, valued and respected, with high levels of staff and patient satisfaction.
Our vision is to deliver excellent local services which improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values (CARE). CARE stands for:
This post is advertised for candidates who wish join the Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust Staff Bank as a Healthcare Assistant.
Please complete this application form and we will be in touch shortly after it has been completed.
For further details / informal visits contact:
kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net
0300 123 2072
As a dynamic organisation, with a fast changing service provision we take a flexible approach in terms of what we are able to offer. This means that we reserve the right to change the hours detailed in this advert to full time or part-time to meet the service requirements. Please note that the salary stated is based on full time working and will be pro rata for part time working.
Agenda for Change posts based within the Dartford, Gravesham & Swanley areas also receive 5% high cost area allowance on top of basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £1,017 and a maximum of £1,762. Please note that this element does not apply to bank positions.
We are committed to a policy of equality in all our employment practices and strive to eliminate unfair discrimination, harassment, bullying and victimisation. Equality of opportunity is a high priority within the Trust. The Trust will not unlawfully, unfairly or unreasonably discriminate or treat individuals less favourably on the grounds of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion or belief, disability, age, race, nationality or ethnic origin.
Please contact us if you need the application form in an alternative format.
In cases where we receive a high volume of applications for a post, we may bring the closing date forward. Therefore you are advised to submit your completed application form as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not short-listed for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us in 21 days after the closing date, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
All information you supply in support of your application for employment should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. The Trust reserves the right to contact and share information with the NHS Protect if they suspect any information to be deliberately misleading.
For important information about how your application is processed, please refer to the 'completing application guidance' document.'
Express new ideas, take initiative and save lives. Others talk about being brave, at IC24, were made that way.
From providing high quality integrated urgent care for over six million people, to thinking of innovative solutions for our patients every role at IC24 is made to be brave.
Are you a qualified NVQ Level 3 Healthcare Assistant looking for an opportunity to gain some unique experience with vast development opportunities? Do you want to work in a challenging yet extremely rewarding environment where no two days at the same?
IC24 have a fantastic opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to facilitate nurse led clinics, administer medicines, immunisations and vaccinations and phlebotomy to patients within a prison cluster on the Isle of Sheppey. The cluster consists of 3 prisons that cater for un-sentenced, sentenced prisoners and prisoners who are working out in the community, carrying out reparative work or engaging in paid employment towards the end of their sentence. Therefore the role requires high levels of energy and motivation as well as the ability to prioritise. There is also a real opportunity to support patients over a period of time and build relationships. Full onsite support is given to all staff.
IC24 have recently successfully been re-awarded this contract since providing Primary and Urgent care to the HMP Prison Sheppey Cluster in 2012.
Staff will be asked to work from HMP Standford Hill, HMP Elmley and HMP Swaleside all situated within a 1 mile radius of each other.
We are Integrated Care 24 (IC24), the leading not for profit Social Enterprise providing innovative and patient focused primary care services. IC24 is committed to improving access to health and social care for our patients and reducing the demand on secondary care services. IC24 provides services to over 6 million patients, including GP led out-of-hours services, NHS 111, primary care and secondary care support services, and health and justice nursing services.
Whats in it for you:-
JOB PURPOSE
Support the provision of a high standard of health care to patients in prison under the guidance of the Senior Clinical Team and Head of Health Care.
KEY RESPONSIBILITES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. Work as part of the multidisciplinary team participating in procedures and duties in accordance with agreed standards relevant to role.
2. Participate in the assessment process of care needs and implementation of programmes of holistic care within set standards.
3. Ensure privacy and dignity is maintained.
4. Support the promotion of health and wellbeing of clients.
5. Undertake clinical interventions as delegated by a senior team member.
6. Maintain close liaison with the senior team member, who is responsible for the workload.
7. Maintain clear and comprehensive, signed and contemporaneous records both written and electronic according to Integrated Care 24 Ltd and HMPS procedures.
8. Assist with clerical and administrative duties as required.
9. Work in co-operation and partnership with all other professionals and agencies involved in care of the patient.
10. Aware of and act upon, where necessary, the procedures in place to protect vulnerable individuals.
11. Take responsibility within own competencies for supporting all aspects of infection prevention and control.
12. Undertake such duties as may be reasonably required from time to time, as are consistent with the responsibility and scale of the post.
13. Work collaboratively with the team to meet the needs of patients with specified long term conditions by providing quality evidence based care.
14. Administer medication under a patient specific direction with the supervision of a registered healthcare professional.
15. Participate meaningfully in supervision and appraisal.
Development:
The post holder will be expected to undertake training including but not exclusively the following:
This 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.
Integrated Care 24 Ltd
Church Road
Eastchurch
Sheerness
Kent
ME12 4AX
InHealth sees more than 3 million patients each year and diagnostic imaging is one of the busiest services that we provide. Our fleet of mobile solutions offers advanced diagnostic capabilities in the community within easy reach of patients.
We are currently recruiting for a Healthcare Assistant to join our mobile MRI team in South East of England. This is a full-time role working 36 hours per week on a shift pattern rota basis from Monday to Sunday.
You will cover a variety of sites across counties in the South East including Surrey, Sussex, Kent, Essex and Hampshire, and because this is a mobile role you will be eligible for a company car or a car allowance worth £4,200!
What is the overall purpose of the job?
As a Healthcare Assistant you will act as a first point of contact for all visitors and patients attending one our mobile units for a procedure. You will greet patients in a welcoming manner, preparing them for their procedure and assisting with any questions they may have.You will also complete some administrative tasks for the clinical practitioners as required, enabling the team to deliver effective and efficient patient care whilst maintaining a safe clinical environment.
What are the key responsibilities of the role?
What skills and experience will you need to apply?
What can we offer you?
We offer a fantastic benefits package, which is available through a mobile-enabled rewards platform, called InJoy. This is your place to access thousands of offers and discounts on a wide range of products and services relating to: travel, eating out, technology, fashion, leisure and more!
In addition to this, we also offer:
Making sure our people are happy at work is one of our main priorities, which means giving them as many opportunities as we can to support their personal and professional growth. We also have an innovative approach to personal and professional development, helping you to be the best version of you and giving you a real career pathway.
The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there’s never been a better time to join us.
The CQC has rated us ‘outstanding’ and says that our colleagues feel supported, valued and respected, with high levels of staff and patient satisfaction.
Our vision is to deliver excellent local services which improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values (CARE). CARE stands for:
This post is advertised for candidates who wish join the Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust Staff Bank as a Healthcare Assistant.
Please complete this application form and we will be in touch shortly after it has been completed.
For further details / informal visits contact:
kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net
0300 123 2072
As a dynamic organisation, with a fast changing service provision we take a flexible approach in terms of what we are able to offer. This means that we reserve the right to change the hours detailed in this advert to full time or part-time to meet the service requirements. Please note that the salary stated is based on full time working and will be pro rata for part time working.
Agenda for Change posts based within the Dartford, Gravesham & Swanley areas also receive 5% high cost area allowance on top of basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £1,017 and a maximum of £1,762. Please note that this element does not apply to bank positions.
We are committed to a policy of equality in all our employment practices and strive to eliminate unfair discrimination, harassment, bullying and victimisation. Equality of opportunity is a high priority within the Trust. The Trust will not unlawfully, unfairly or unreasonably discriminate or treat individuals less favourably on the grounds of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion or belief, disability, age, race, nationality or ethnic origin.
Please contact us if you need the application form in an alternative format.
In cases where we receive a high volume of applications for a post, we may bring the closing date forward. Therefore you are advised to submit your completed application form as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not short-listed for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us in 21 days after the closing date, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
All information you supply in support of your application for employment should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. The Trust reserves the right to contact and share information with the NHS Protect if they suspect any information to be deliberately misleading.
For important information about how your application is processed, please refer to the 'completing application guidance' document.'
Job Type
full-time
Posted
3 days ago
We are a dynamic, friendly practice in the heart of Canterbury serving a diverse population of 20,000+ patients. We have 2 rural branch surgeries with onsite dispensing.
We are looking for an experienced health care assistant who has good communication and organisational skills to join our existing friendly and supportive healthcare team; 37.5 hours per week, Monday- Friday and Saturday will be part of the working week. Salary will be based on experience.
Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being.
As a leading practice in the North Canterbury Primary Care Network offering:
GP and multi-professional HEEKSS Training Practice
Research links with KAPCU, University of Kent.
Providers of GPwSI Minor Surgery, Dermatology, ENT and Ophthalmology
AQP contract holders of Muscular Skeletal Services, Audiology Services and ENT
Enhanced Services Providers
High QoF achievers
CQC rated Good.
7 Partners
1 Advanced Nurse Practitioner and 1 Clinical Pharmacist frontline urgent care clinicians
1 Advanced Nurse Practitioner in training
5 Practice Nurses, 2 HCA's
2 PCN Social Prescribing Link Worker
PCN Pharmacists
Urgent Mental Health Assessment Service
Working under the direct supervision of the practice nurses and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.
Duties and responsibilities:
Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Health & safety:
The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security 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:
Production of performance and quality information
To ensure that documentation (electronic and paper-based) exists to support performance standards across the full range of performance-based activity QOF, Enhanced Services etc.
To assist in the production of information for clinical audit.
To undertake ad-hoc work related to the performance of the practice under the guidance of the practice manager.
Data quality
To work within the clinical computer system to improve data quality, using the expertise of other data staff where appropriate.
Equality and diversity
The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:
Personal/Professional development
The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include:
This role is considered to be a developmental position and the jobholder will be encouraged to develop personal and business skills.
Quality
The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:
Communication:
The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will:
Most instruction and communication of activity will be via the practice manager.
External communication will be with patients, Clinical Commissioning Groups and other NHS bodies, and other GP practices and service providers.
Contribution to the implementation of services:
The post-holder will:
Confidentiality
Notes
This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and it is expected that the successful applicant will participate in a wide range of activities.
This 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.
Northgate Medical Practice
1 Northgate
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 1WL