HCA

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic HCA to come and join the warm, friendly team at Rydal. You will have or will be working towards the Care Certificate.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for:

• New Patient Health Checks:
• Health Promotion Support:
• Blood pressure checks
• Pulse rate/oximetry
• Wound Care: Undertake basic dressing changes as directed.
• Chronic Disease Support: Assist with the running and management of chronic disease clinics.
• Phlebotomy: Qualified in phlebotomy
• Flu Vaccinations: Administer flu vaccines
• ECGs: Carry out ECGs as requested by clinical staff.
• Specimen Handling: Ensure specimens are correctly labelled, recorded, and prepared for transport.
• Clinical Room Preparation: Maintain stock levels and ensure rooms are clean and ready for each session.
• Fridge Maintenance: Check clinical fridges regularly
• Waste Management: Dispose of clinical waste and replace sharps bins in accordance with infection prevention and control (IPC) policies.
• Practice Audits: Participate in audits as directed by the audit lead.

About us

We are a 4 partnership training practice based in leafy Woodford Green. We have a practice nurse, 2 registrars and ARRS roles at the practice.