Overview
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Leylands Medical Practice is looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Health Care Assistant to join our busy team. Leylands is a friendly, high achieving, training practice based in the Heaton and Wrose areas of Bradford and provides care to over 18,500 patients.
Job Summary
Job location: 81 Leylands Lane, Heaton, Bradford, BD9 5PZ. Salary: £12.50 to £15 per hour. Contract: Permanent. Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time.
Role Responsibilities
* Conduct comprehensive patient medical and family histories to assist clinical decision-making
* Conduct Urinalysis
* Stock management
* Perform blood sample collection through venipuncture for laboratory analysis
* Measure and record vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and height
* Assist in the delivery of immunisation programs, including seasonal flu vaccinations
* Administer intramuscular B12 injections
* Wound dressings
* Aid in chronic disease management, including chronic disease reviews, contributing to QOF achievement
* Undertake health assessments and screening procedures
* Assess risks related to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and kidney function, using established guidelines
Patient Engagement and Administrative Duties
* Identify patients eligible for health screening and proactively invite them
* Handle patient communications with professionalism, always ensuring confidentiality
About Us
We are a large, established training practice with 3 surgeries in the Heaton and Wrose areas of Bradford.
Qualifications
Essential
* Qualified as a phlebotomist
Desirable
* NVQ Level 3, Care Certificate, or equivalent qualification
Experience
Essential
* Experience in a healthcare setting
Desirable
* At least two years of experience as a Health Care Assistant within a primary care or community health setting
* Experience supporting patients with complex needs, frailty, or long-term conditions
Disclosure
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be made to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Leylands Medical Centre
81 Leylands Lane
Heaton, Bradford, BD9 5PZ
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