Health Care Assistant

The Medical Group

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Job summary

The successful post holder will assist the medical team in the care of practice patients to include treatment, preventative care, screening and patient education.

Main duties of the job

General tasks include basic nursing skills to include phlebotomy, diet and health promotion. The role will also include maintaining stock levels and equipment checks.

About us

The Medical Group is large, friendly GP Practice working across five surgery sites.

We are currently seeking a Health Care Assistant for a 12 month fixed term position. The successful post holder will be required to work at our five surgery sites covering Meadowfield, Ushaw Moor, Langley Park, Esh Winning and Tow Law areas.

A driving licence is essential due to traveling between surgery sites.

Date posted

27 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A1466-25-0002

Job locations

Adrian Clark House

Sawmills Lane

Meadowfield

Durham

DH7 8NH

Job description

Job responsibilities

General nursing tasks including;

Phlebotomy
Advice on diet and health promotion
Patient checks while working to protocol
Measurement of height and weight
Removal of sutures
Basic foot check
NHS Health Check
Basic dressings
Ensure maintenance of equipment and stock levels relating to patient care
Attend and participate in all nurse meetings as required

Job description

Job responsibilities

General nursing tasks including;

Phlebotomy
Advice on diet and health promotion
Patient checks while working to protocol
Measurement of height and weight
Removal of sutures
Basic foot check
NHS Health Check
Basic dressings
Ensure maintenance of equipment and stock levels relating to patient care
Attend and participate in all nurse meetings as required

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good general education including A to C in English and Maths
Care Certificate
Experience of working in a health care environment
Strong IT skills

Desirable

Good communication skills
Ability to work under pressure
Experience in providing B12 and flu immunisations

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good general education including A to C in English and Maths
Care Certificate
Experience of working in a health care environment
Strong IT skills

Desirable

Good communication skills
Ability to work under pressure
Experience in providing B12 and flu immunisations

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

The Medical Group

Address

Adrian Clark House

Sawmills Lane

Meadowfield

Durham

DH7 8NH

Employer's website

https://www.themedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Medical Group

Address

Adrian Clark House

Sawmills Lane

Meadowfield

Durham

DH7 8NH

Employer's website

https://www.themedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Nurse

Rebecca Cook

rcook4@nhs.net

Date posted

27 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A1466-25-0002

Job locations

Adrian Clark House

Sawmills Lane

Meadowfield

Durham

DH7 8NH

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