Healthcare Assistant
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Job summary
Longfield Medical Centre in Maldon are looking for a permanent healthcare assistant (HCA) to join the practice on a part or full-time basis.
Working under the direct supervision of the senior practice nurse, and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, you will assist the clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.
The role will offer you the opportunity to build on your experience, skills and competence, requiring you to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. If you are a qualified and experienced healthcare assistant looking for a fresh and exciting challenge, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
- Wound care, venepuncture, phlebotomy checks and administering of medicines and vaccines.
- New patient health checks.
- Re-stocking andstock rotationof surgical equipment and vaccines.
- Clear and re-stock consulting rooms.
- Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations.
- Provide valuable health promotion and education for service users, their families and carers.
About us
Longfield Medical Centre is a forward thinking, well established, friendly training practice with six GP partners and a list size of just under 17,000 patients. We are a semi rural training practice with a rapidly growing list size, with anticipation of growth to continue over the next few years. We are focused on providing the highest standard of care to our patients and are supported by a large clinical and administrative team.
Details
Date posted
23 November 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
8499
Job locations
Princes Road
Maldon
Essex
CM9 5DF
Employer details
Employer name
Primary Care Careers
Address
Princes Road
Maldon
Essex
CM9 5DF
Employer's website
https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)