Health Care Assistant

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and enthusiastic Health Care Assistant to join Baildon Medical Practice. Due to a career progression we are looking for a Health Care Assistant to join our experienced nursing team to work full time alongside our clinical team.

Main duties of the job

Undertake new patient health checks

Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes

Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately

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

e. 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

iWhen trained, undertake venepuncture

When trained, administer flu vaccinations

Carry out ECGs once trained

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

Urinalysis

Third Party checks

About us

We are a supportive, forward thinking, 6 partner practice providing a high standard of traditional family medicine to a growing list size of 9,500 patients. Baildon Medical Practice is a purpose-built practice located in a quiet rural village within easy commute of Shipley, Bingley, Keighley and North Leeds. We are part of the 'Bingley Bubble' Primary Care Network. The nursing team comprises of 3 nurses and 2 healthcare assistants. For further information please contact Lizzie Lister 01274 581979. Closing Date Sunday 11th August 2024.