Healthcare Assistant

Job summary

Phlebotomy

NHS Health Checks

Blood Pressure Monitoring

Urinalysis

ECG Recording

Dressings

Removal of Stitches

Assist Minor Surgery Clinics/Contraceptive Implant Clinics

Ensure specimens are labelled, bagged and ready for collection

Ensure clinical waste (incl sharps bins) collection runs smoothly, reporting any problems to the Nurse Practitioner

Ensure clinical rooms are kept clean and tidy, remove bins, dirty utensils/instruments Change bedrolls and curtains

Restocking of clinical areas and consulting rooms

Order of stocks and supplies as required

Use of appropriate Infection Control Procedures reporting any risks to the Nurse Practitioner as set out in the practice policy

Know basic first aid/resuscitation and be able to undertake initial actions as appropriate

Chaperoning

Patient Lisaon for QOF/Recalls and any other requests from colleagues (contacting patients to attend surgery)

Assist in seasonal/special projects as required e.g. Flu campaign/Shingles/Pneumonia

Attend and participate in practice meetings.

Main duties of the job

Put patients first consider the patients wishes in all that they do

Act with integrity maintain the privacy, needs and dignity of patients, work with integrity be trust worthy and accountable for own work

Take pride in what they do strive for highest standards on their own work and challenge colleagues to do the same

Strive to be the best in terms of patient care and teamwork

Respect others patients, visitors and colleagues actively give and receive feedback

Understand, accept and adhere to the need for strict confidentiality

Have the ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense to respond to patients enquiries and colleagues

Have an understanding and acceptance of ones capabilities and limitations

Have the ability to work without direct supervision and determine own work load priorities

Be flexible willing to cover sickness and holidays

Have excellent communication and organisational skills

About us

Millwood Partnership have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our busy and friendly team. The Practice has 3 partners and 5 salaried GPs, a Nurse Practitioner team of 7, a nursing team of 6, a healthcare assistant team of 4 which are looking to expand to 5, a home visiting team, a pharmacy team, an admin team, a reception team and a management team. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join us.