Were looking for a caring, motivated HealthcareAssistant to play a vital role in supporting patients and our clinical team. Inthis role, youll be at the heart of patient care building trustingrelationships, providing essential health support, and helping people feelcomfortable and cared for at every stage of their journey. Youll be part of aclose-knit, supportive practice where your contribution is valued, yourprofessional development is encouraged, and no two days are ever the same.
In return, we offer a friendly working environment,opportunities to grow your skills, and the satisfaction of knowing that everyday you make a real difference in your community. If you want a varied rolewhere your compassion and commitment truly matter, wed love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The Healthcare Assistant will support clinical staff by delivering high-quality patient care and carrying out essential health checks and procedures. Key responsibilities include- this list is not exhaustive:
* INR review monitoring and recording patient INR results for anticoagulation management.
* LD check assisting with learning disability health checks.
* MH check conducting and recording mental health physical checks.
* SMI check supporting severe mental illness health reviews.
* Phlebotomy taking blood samples for diagnostic purposes.
* ECG performing and recording electrocardiograms.
* NHS Health Checks delivering routine health assessments (BP, BMI, lifestyle advice).
* Vaccinations administering certain vaccines as directed by protocol.
* Clinical System Knowledge proficient in using EMIS for patient records and data entry.
The role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
About us
Were a professional,well-organised team that works closely together to deliver the best care forour patients. The atmosphere is supportive and respectful, with everyonefocused on doing their job well and helping each other when needed. We takepride in maintaining high standards while making sure the workplace runssmoothly and efficiently.
Working with us meansbeing part of a practice that values reliability, clear communication, andteamwork. Youll have opportunities to develop your skills, work alongsideexperienced colleagues, and contribute to a service the community depends onand trusts.
Job responsibilities
The following are few core responsibilities ofthe Healthcare Assistant in delivering health services. There may be, onoccasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent uponfactors such as workload and staffing levels
Consultwith patients and their families to undertake assessments of patient need
Deliver andassist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, healthpromotion, long-term condition management and patient education
Bean integral part of the general practice team
Provideclinical support to registered nurses and other healthcare professionals withinthe organisation
Deliverbasic clinical care interventions under supervision, supporting continuity ofcare and patient safety initiatives
Ensurespecimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
Providesupport during minor operations as required
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience of working with the general public
* Experience of working in a healthcare setting
* Has worked in a primary care environment
* Understanding of infection prevention and control measures
Knowledge
* Ability to undertake patient medicals, including height, weight, BP, pulse and BMI etc.
* Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to colleagues
* Clinical IT system user skills and the ability to record accurate clinical notes
Qualifications
* Has completed the Care Certificate
* proof of any courses or training qualifications commensurate with the post
* Has used Emis clinical Software
* Has worked in a primary care environment
* Understanding of infection prevention and control measures
* Able to perform venepuncture
* Broad knowledge of clinical governance
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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