Adur Health Partnership is a large, innovative GP Partnership based over 4 sites in Shoreham and Southwick, currently serving over 36,000 patients in our catchment area. We are also our own Primary Care Network as Shoreham & Southwick PCN. The Partnership is highly supportive with a strong sense of 'team', continually striving for improving the healthcare and well-being of our registered patients.
We are looking for an experienced HCA to join our well-established nursing team. Working either full time or part time (minimum of 30 hours per week). The successful applicant will work under the direct supervision of the Nurse Team Leads at each site, which comprise of the Manor Practice, Northbourne Medical Centre and Shoreham Health Centre.
The below are the core responsibilities of the Health Care Assistant role:
* Support the practice nursing team with health promotion programmes
* Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, and BMI recording findings accurately
* Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
* Undertake simple wound care, dressings, stitch removal, and other clinical tasks as required
* Undertake venepuncture
* Carry out ECGs as requested
* Carry out B12 injections
* When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the practice nurse
* Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics including annual diabetes reviews (including foot checks), learning disability reviews and mental health reviews
* Carry out NHS Health Checks
* Act as a chaperone as required
* Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
* Provide support during minor operations and Gynaecological clinics as required
* Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
* Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance
* Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy
If you want to be part of a forward thinking Partnership where everyone is important, and the entire team collaborate to ensure the practices run smoothly and effectively, apply today.
Please include a cover letter when applying for this role detailing your suitability.
If you have not received a response within two weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful.
The closing date is given as a guide & we reserve the right to close the post early once we have received a sufficient number of applicants; we advise to submit your application early to avoid disappointment.
** Strictly no Agencies **
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £12.50 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
Experience:
* healthcare setting : 1 year (preferred)
* primary care environment: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person