Job summary
We are looking for a part time enthusiastic and committed Health Care Assistant or Nurse Associate to join our friendly NHS GP in Paddock Wood, Kent. We are an EMIS WEB based practice serving around 13000 patients.
Main duties of the job
You will need to be friendly, confident and with good interpersonal skills. You will need to be able to put patients at their ease, helping them with their personal care whilst making sure they feel comfortable.
You will need to work well within a team, supportive and engaging.
About us
We are a friendly GP practice in Paddock. We have 6 partner GPs and 1 salaried GP. We have 3 Practice nurses, 1 Nurse Associate and 2 HCAs. We are operate a personal list system ensuring continuity of care and best outcomes for patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities:
Health checks
ECG recording
Phlebotomy
Ear syringing
Diabetic foot checks
Blood pressure monitoring
B12 injections
Influenza Vaccinations
Shingles Vaccinations
Simple dressings
Chaperone duties
Processing and management of laboratory samples
Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
Clearing and restocking consulting rooms
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Qualified to NVQ level 2 in health and Social Care
2. Previous experience of working in a health care setting
3. Excellent inter personal skills
Desirable
4. Demonstrates self awareness, ie strengths and weaknesses, personal qualities and skills.