Dr Baxter & Partners are seeking an experienced to work as part of our forward thinking nursing team. We require a committed, enthusiastic, hard working person who enjoys working in a busy team environment and has a passion for patient care.
Previous experience is essential.
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:
a. Undertake new patient health checks
b. Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
c. Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately
d. Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
e. Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
f. Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
g. Carry out BMI checks as directed
h. Act as a chaperone as required
i. undertake venepuncture
j. administer flu vaccinations
k. carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the practice nurse
l. Carry out ECGs as requested
m. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
n. Provide support during minor operations as required
o. Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
p. Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance
q. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy
r. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Expected hours: 30 – 37 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Experience:
* Primary Care HCA: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 31/10/2025