Job Summary
Would you like to work on the edge of the beautiful Peak District National Park, yet within each reach of the cultural hub of Manchester? Are you looking for a new challenge with the opportunity to apply your existing knowledge and skills whilst also developing a new skillset? If so an exciting opportunity to be part of our multidisciplinary team working across four practices to deliver coordinated care to our patient community.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Please note we reserve the right to close applications early.
Main duties of the job
The post holder must be an experienced Healthcare Assistant in general practice, who can support in managing specific cohorts of patients with a range of acute and chronic medical conditions. They will work as part of the team, delivering care within their scope of practice to patients within the surgery and conducting home visits. They will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education. They will carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, phlebotomy, BMI, temperature as directed and record findings accurately. They will support with management of chronic disease, delivering opportunistic health promotion where appropriate. The post holder may complete basic care plans.
About Us
The role will support four practices within the Glossop area, with approx. 33,350 patients. This role will work alongside PCN Additional Roles practice including social prescribing link workers, mental health workers, paramedics and pharmacists amongst others.
Salary: £13 an hour
Reference number: A4223-25-0014
Job locations: Community Wide Glossop SK13 0AA
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a caring and reliable Healthcare Assistant to join our community care team. This role involves supporting patients in their own homes and community settings, delivering high-quality care and promoting independence. You will work closely with our community matron, GPs, and other health professionals to ensure patients receive safe, compassionate, and person-centred care.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Good communication skills (written & verbal)
- Good organisational skills
- Good customer service skills
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service
Desirable
- Demonstrate an interest or previous experience in caring for patients in an acute setting
- Basic knowledge of IT packages
- Experience of working in a team
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 literacy and numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G)
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 in Healthcare
Skills
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a primary care/general practice setting.
Desirable
Person Specification
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a primary care/general practice setting.
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Employer details
Employer name: Glossop Health Team (Glossop Primary Care Network)
Address: Community Wide Glossop SK13 0AA
Employer's website: https://www.simmondleymedicalpractice.co.uk/
