An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Health Care Assistant to join our committed and forward-thinking team.
AHealthCare Assistant (HCA)is a trained member of the clinicalteam who supports doctors, nurses, and other clinicians by carrying outessential clinical and administrative tasks. Our ideal candidate will hold anNVQ level 3/QCF level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support or equivalentand have experience working in Primary Care, Secondary Care or in thecommunity.
Main duties of the job
Conduct blood pressuremeasurements, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation
Measureheight, weight, BMI,waist circumference
Perform urinalysis, peakflow readings, and basic observations
Assist with chronic diseasemonitoring(e.g., basic diabetes/BP checks as directed)
Carry out NHS Health Checks
Support patient recall for annual reviews
About us
High Green Medical Practice are committed to providing a supportive working environment for all staff whereby we value professional development and care about the health and wellbeing of our staff.
The post offers:
Competitive salary depending on experience
5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays
Job responsibilities
* Preparing clinics and treatment rooms
* Managing equipment and stock
* Updating patient records accurately
* To undertake infection control and prevention measures within the Practice.
* To assist with ordering of clinical stock/supplies for the practice
* To assist with monitoring/maintaining of medical equipment/devices
* Record fridge temperatures, clean fridges, promptly report temperature variations from standard.
On the basis of a Patient Specific Direction and with signed authorisation administer:
* Shingles immunisation
* Flu immunisation
* Pneumococcal immunisation
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Good General Education
* Qualified to NVQ level 3
* Experience within a GP Practice
* Basic first aid knowledge
* Health and safety awareness
* Knowledge SystmOne clinical systems
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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