Health Care Assistant

Job summary

Are you looking for a new opportunity to develop your skills?

We are seeking enthusiastic and reliable individuals to join our team as part-time a health care assistant.

This role offers flexible scheduling with full-day or half-day shifts, covering the hours of 8am to 8pm

You will support the practice nursing and administrative teams in the delivery of clinical and administrative services, working as part of the practice multi-disciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population.

The Healthcare Assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education while also supporting the administrative team on an as-required basis.

What we are look for;

• Enthusiastic and reliable team members
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Previous experience as a health care assistant in primary care is desirable.

What We Offer:

• Variety - no two days are the same!
• Opportunity to develop new skills and gain valuable experience
• Training and support from a dedicated team
• Flexible part-time shifts to fit our rota to include evening / Saturday mornings.
• Additional hours, evenings and weekends available

If you are a motivated individual looking to grow your career in a supportive and engaging environment, we would love to hear from you!

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 oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately

Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly

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

When trained, undertake venepuncture

When trained, administer flu vaccinations

Carry out ECGs as requested

Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation

Provide support during minor operations as required

Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session

Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance

Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policy

Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

About us

St Augustine's Medical Practice is nestled in the new Chocolate Quarter development in Keynsham, with branch surgeries in Temple House and nearby Saltford. Our purpose-built, modern, and spacious premises are easily commutable from Bath, Bristol, and surrounding areas. We are just a short walk from Keynsham train station and high street.

What We Offer:

• Modern Facilities: Work in a contemporary setting with amenities including an on-site gym/spa facility, with pool, offered at a discounted rate for NHS staff, as well as a coffee shop and restaurant.
• Staff Well-being: We prioritise our team's well-being with regular social events, team meetings, huddles, education, and training sessions.
• Friendly Team: Be a part of a diverse and evolving workforce that includes GPs, nurses, paramedics, pharmacists, healthcare assistants, and other allied health professionals.
• Professional Growth: We are a teaching and research practice with ample opportunities for professional development and to broaden your horizons.
• Community Impact: As part of the Keynsham Primary Care Network, which includes West View Surgery, we work collaboratively to take on bigger projects and share good practices to improve patient care continuously.