Job role:Health Care Assistant
Company name:NHS Jobs
Salary: N/A
Job Reference: A0874-25-0006
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About the Job:
Merrow Park Surgery is a forward-thinking, busy and welcoming GP practice in Guildford, providing high-quality care to approximately 12,500 patients in the local community. We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Health Care Assistant to join our Nursing Team.
The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, adaptable, and committed to delivering excellent patient care, working closely with our multidisciplinary team which includes GPs, nurses, physician associates and other healthcare professionals.
Main duties of the job
* Carrying out clinical tasks such as blood tests, new patient and NHS health checks, ECGs, spirometry, smoking cessation support, blood pressure monitoring, ambulatory BP measurements (ABPMs), ear irrigation, HRT and diabetes (part 1) reviews, and vaccinations.
* Providing chaperone support during patient consultations and procedures.
* Ensuring equipment is cleansed, maintained, and fit for purpose.
* Managing vaccine and cold chain storage, including monitoring and recording.
* Restocking clinical supplies and maintaining effective stock rotation.
* Preparing and maintaining consultation rooms and equipment before, during, and after patient care activities.
* Assisting clinicians during minor surgical procedures.
* Supporting the assessment and monitoring of patients health and wellbeing.
* Undertaking delegated clinical activities for named patients, as agreed and trained for.
* Promoting health awareness and supporting patients in making positive lifestyle choices.
About us
Our team is made up of a range of clinicians and healthcare professionals. In addition to GPs and Nurses and Health & Wellbeaing Coach we work closely with our local Primary Care Network (PCN) to deliver enhanced services such as in-house mental health support and first contact physiotherapy. We take pride in working collaboratively to provide patient-centred care in a friendly and supportive environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for providing administrative and clinical support to the whole clinical team, and the nursing team in particular, to promote and maintain the highest standard of care for patients. The post holder will carry out agreed duties supervised by the Lead Nurse, ensuring that they do not carry out any duty or task for which they not possess the necessary knowledge and or skill.
Main duties of the job
* Phlebotomy performing blood draws for diagnostic testing.
* NHS Health Checks Conducting routine health assessments to evaluate patient well-being.
* Health Promotion discussing lifestyle factors, raising awareness of well-being, and supporting initiatives such as Smoking Cessation and Weight Management.
* Basic Observations Recording blood pressure, height, weight, temperature, and pulse.
* Long-Term Condition Monitoring Carrying out disease management checks and escalating concerns as needed.
* Vaccinations & Injections administering flu jabs, B12 injections, etc.
* Wound Care Assisting with basic wound care, suture removal, and clip removal under nurse supervision.
* Diagnostic Tests Performing ECGs and Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM).
* Chaperoning providing support during examinations and procedures.
* Sample Management Processing and handling laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses.
* Clinical Preparation Ensuring equipment and environments are ready before and after patient care.
* Health Campaigns Supporting flu clinics and other initiatives in collaboration with the Lead Nurse.
* Appointment Coordination contacting eligible patients to schedule routine smears, immunisations, and NHS Health Checks.
* Data Collection Assisting in gathering and organising health-related data.
* Stock Management Ordering clinical supplies and maintaining inventory control.
Personal qualities:
* Highly motivated and passionate about patient care
* Excellent communication skills
* Polite, calm and approachable
* Able to deal with difficult situations
* Team player
We offer:
* Competitive salary and conditions
* Indemnity scheme
* Support for your professional development
* NHS pension scheme
* Friendly practice team
* Practice events
* Free on-site parking
* NHS store discounts
* 33 days holiday a year (including bank holidays) for full-time staff
* Annual pay review for all staff
* A comprehensive induction programme
* Continuous training and development
* Weekly clinical team meetings & 4 Annual Practice Learning Events.
* A range of other exciting employee benefits such as employee well-being services
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