Marple Medical Practice

Healthcare Assistant

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Job summary

Marple Medical Practice are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team.

A high standard of patient care is our utmost priority, and this is an exciting opportunity for individuals who are passionate about healthcare and making a positive impact on patient health and wellbeing.

We are offering a permanent, part-time post of 18 hours per week, to be worked over Thursday and Friday but consideration will also be given to hours worked across 3 days. NHS Pension, membership of Simply Health Level 1 scheme and opportunity for ongoing professional development and training is offered to the successful candidate.

Main duties of the job

The ideal candidate will be an experienced HCA using their skills and knowledge to offer holistic care to our registered patients. We encourage applications from qualified candidates with experience of working as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) either from GP or non-GP medical settings.

Experience with chronic disease management, women's health, child and adult immunisation and health promotion is desirable.

About us

Marple Medical Practice is a forward thinking and friendly training GP practice with approximately 6900 patients based in the beautiful town of Marple in Stockport. We have a multi-disciplinary team of clinical and non-clinical staff working closely together to deliver the best care possible to our patient population.

Date posted

13 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13 to £14 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5141-25-0000

Job locations

Marple Medical Practice

50 Stockport Road

Marple

Stockport

Cheshire

SK6 6AB

Job description

Job responsibilities

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:

Undertake new patient health checks & other health screening.

Support the Practice with health promotion programmes.

Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, height & weight, BMI and recording findings accurately.

Gathering lifestyle data from patients

Long term condition reviews (as appropriate) including diabetic foot examinations

Act as a chaperone as required.

Blood tests/phlebotomy

Vaccinations including flu, pneumococcal and shingles vaccines.

Carry out ECGs.

Urinalysis and preparation of specimens

Provide support during minor operations as required.

Provide support during gynaecological procedures for coil and implant clinics.

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 patient education and promotion of health and well-being.

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Healthcare Assistant may be requested to:

Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead.

Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care.

Support and participate in shared learning within the organisation.

Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota.