We are looking to recruit Health Care Assistant to join our friendly team serving 11,000 patients. Supported by our nursing team, the role will be part time, 2 days per week on a Monday and Friday.
Main duties of the job We are looking for an experienced and dedicated HCA to join our nursing team.
The successful candidate will have experience in HCA duties, be enthusiastic, confident and familiar with policies & procedures.
About us We are a hard working, friendly and supportive Practice that puts patient care first. Working within a highly motivated nursing team we aim to deliver high quality patient care meeting the needs of our practice population and will support the applicant with further relevant and professional development where required
Job responsibilities Main Duties
New Patient registration checks
Chronic disease management checks
Venepuncture taking and preparing of pathology samples
Urinalysis testing and recording of specimens
Blood pressure monitoring, pulse rate and rhythm
24 hr blood pressure monitoring
Measurement of height and weight
Provision of diet and lifestyle advice
Pill checks
Foot care assessments
Undertake Flu Immunisations
Provide Smoking Cessation advice and monitoring
Assist with the provision of health checks for both newly registered patients and cardio vascular health checks (NHS Health checks)
Carry out glucose tolerance tests
Perform ECGs
Clinical Care
Work alongside the Clinicians in the provision of patient care
Assist Clinicians in emergency management of patients
Act as a chaperone
Provide relevant health promotion literature for patients
Care and Management Programme
Ensure stock are provided in GP and treatment rooms
Comply with sterilisation procedures
Follow infection control standards
Contribute new ideas to improve patient care
Instruct patients in appropriate techniques or tasks
Person Specification Qualifications GCSE Grade A to C in English and Maths
Experience Experience of working with the general public
Working in a healthcare setting, working within a nursing team and dealing with vulnerable patients
Experience of working in a primary care environment
Experience of working in a GP practice with EMIS Web
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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