Job summary
To support the practice nursing team in the delivery of nursing services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. The post will include some administrative duties. The HCA is responsible for seeing patients with booked appointments for clinical procedures. The healthcare assistant will use own judgement and communication skills to ensure those patients with no prior appointment that need urgent consultation will be see in a non-distruptive manner. Will liaise closely with all levels within the teams.
Main duties of the job
The following are the core responsibilities of the healthcare assistant. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: Undertake new patient health checks.Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes. Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately. Carry out compression bandaging. Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required. Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics. Carry out BMI checks as directed. Act as a chaperone as required. Administer flu vaccinations. Phlebotomy. A duty to advice Practice nurse lead/managers of potential problems or errors within a range of assigned tasks. Attend and participate in any practice meetings and TARGET training when required
About us
Rowner Medical Centre strives to deliver a high quality of care to our local community in a safe, friendly and caring environment. We pride ourselves on having a family orientated practice in which we endeavour to maintain good relationships with our patients, their families and/or carers. To ensure we are always learning, we communicate regularly both within our practice and with our governing bodies. We endeavour to deliver up to date services to provide you and your family with the best possible care we can.
Details
Date posted
08 September 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A0327-25-0005
Job locations
143 Rowner Lane
Gosport
Hampshire
PO13 9SP
Employer details
Employer name
Rowner Medical Centre
Address
143 Rowner Lane
Gosport
Hampshire
PO13 9SP
Employer's website
https://www.rownerhealthcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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