We are a 4 partner GP practice in the heart of Loughton looking for a part time Health care assistant to join our existing friendly team.
We care for around 10,500 patients and have a fantastic support team including 5 GPs, 3 Practice Nurses, a HCA, Pharmacists, a Social Prescriber, and a First Contact Physiotherapist. You would be joining a group who work closely to support each other and enjoy what we do.
Main duties of the job
* The successful candidate will have experience in:
* Wound care/dressings
* ECGs
* Diabetic Foot Checks
* B12 and Flu Injections
* Urinalysis
* There will also be the opportunity to assist our clinicians in minor surgery and well woman clinics.
About us
We are looking for a hard working team player with primary care experience.
In return we offer
* A welcoming and supportive team
* Well organised systems and efficient workflows
* 5 weeks Annual leave
Job responsibilities
Responsible to the Practice Nurses and Partners for clinical direction, and subject to the co-ordinating authority of the Practice Manager
* New Patient Health checks
* CVD Risk Health checks
* Testing urine samples
* Administer flu and pneumonia vaccines where appropriate
* Re-dress wounds
* Diabetic foot checks
* ECGs
* Ear syringing
* Organise clinics including stock check, booking patients, administration/paperwork
* Minor Surgery
* Hormone implants
* 24 Hour blood pressure monitoring
* Perform administrative duties and undertake other duties as may be required
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Trained to NVQ level 2
* Numerate/literate with legible handwriting
* Basic computer knowledge
* Neat and tidy appearance
* Ability to multi task and work within a team
* Ability to remain calm under pressure
* Accurate typing skills and record keeping
* An understanding of the NHS
* Experience in working with EMIS Web clinical system
* Experience of working in primary care
* Ability to work extra hours on occasion if needed
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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