Health Care Assistant

Job summary

We are looking for a hardworking, reliable and well-motivated flexible person to join our busy nursing team who strives to ensure that our patients receive the best possible service from the Practice.

We are looking for somebody who has experience in this role.

Main duties of the job

New patient health checks

Phlebotomy

BP monitoring

ECG taking & recording

Urinalysis

Chaperoning duties

Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/Nurses

Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording

Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation

Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms

Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations and vasectomies

Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being

Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual

Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted

Provide lifestyle advice to patients making any necessary referrals within the practice

Weight monitoring

Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being

Assist in practice audit, CQC compliance evidence and QOF recalls.

Conduct home visits for housebound patients.

About us

Working with a friendly, supportive practice team of approximately 50 staff. We prioritize the wellbeing of staff and undertake various activities, ie walking group.

NHS Pension Scheme available

25 days holiday (pro-rata), plus bank holidays.

The practice supports personal development.

Training practice, for GP's, Medical Students and Nurses.

12 GP's, Nursing Team, 4 PN's, 4 HCA's, 2 Community Matrons, Care Home Nurses, Prescribing Team, Care Co-Ordinators, Team of experienced receptionists and administrative staff.