Job Summary
The Ross Practice has a fantastic opportunity for a healthcare assistant to join our nursing team. We are a supportive training Practice who would like to upskill an individual into this role. This important role will support the practice nursing team in the delivery of nursing services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventive care, health promotion and patient education.
Responsibilities
* Undertake new patient health checks
* Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
* Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, height, weight and BMI, recording findings accurately
* Carry out annual diabetic checks in line with guidance; facilitate routine and 24‑hour BP monitoring and advise patients accordingly
* Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
* Undertake suture and staple removals
* Carry out ECGs as requested and BMI checks as directed
* Undertake venepuncture
* Provide support during minor operations as required
* Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
* Full training will be provided
* Chronic disease management
* Vaccinations (seasonal flu & pneumovax)
* Injections in line with PSD and practice guidelines
* Health monitoring and management; NHS health checks
* Assisting with minor surgery clinics
Person Specification
Qualifications: Essential: Training Practice support for those on the Health Care Assistant Training Programme. Desirable: Health Care Assistant Level 3.
Experience: Essential: Experience working within a healthcare setting. Desirable: Experience working within a healthcare setting.
Employment Details
Salary: Depending on experience. Contract: Permanent. Working pattern: Part‑time.
Reference number: A5900-26-0000.
Location: Ross Practice, The Fairway, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6LY.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
Employer Details
Employer name: The Ross Practice
Address: Ross Practice, The Fairway, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6LY
Website: https://www.therosspractice.co.uk/
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