Job summary
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated HealthCare Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. You will be required to work independently at either site, with support from the Nursing & GP team as needed.
The position offers a competitive salary with 5 weeks holiday plus Bank Holidays (Pro-rata) and an NHS Pension.
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:
a. Undertake new patient health checks
b. Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
c. Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately
d. Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
e. Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
f. Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
g. Carry out BMI checks as directed
h. Act as a chaperone as required
i. Undertake venepuncture
j. When trained, administer flu vaccinations
k. Carry out ECGs as requested
l. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
m. Provide support during minor operations as required
n. Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
o. Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance
p. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policy
q. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
About us
We are a rural practice based across 2 sites in the villages of Kirton Lindsey and Scotter and it will be necessary to work across both sites as required. We currently have approximately 10600 patients, which is ever increasing. We have a CQC rating of GOOD. We use SystmOne (clinical system) and AccuRx (Online).
We have a multidisciplinary, clinical team currently made up of Doctors, an ANP, Practice Nurses & HCAs as well as a wider team consisting of Pharmacists, Musculoskeletal Practitioners, Physios, Care Co-ordinators and Nurse Associate through the Primary Care Network. Our doctors are currently involved in GP training and PCN working. We are also a training practice for GP Registrars, HYMS Students and F2s.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who shares our commitment to delivering high quality patient care, and who has the interest and energy to join with us in further developing the Practice
Details
Date posted
05 September 2023
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A4901-23-0002
Job locations
Kirton Lindsey Surgery
Traingate
Kirton Lindsey
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 4PQ
Kirton Lindsey & Scotter Surgery
Scotton Road
Scotter
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 3SB
Employer details
Employer name
Kirton Lindsey & Scotter Surgery
Address
Kirton Lindsey Surgery
Traingate
Kirton Lindsey
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 4PQ
Employer's website
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