Healthcare Assistant

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated Health Care Assistant to join our nursing team The post-holder will deliver high-quality, care to our patients, working alongside and under the support of our nursing and wider practice team.

Main duties of the job Undertake new patient health checks Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly Carry out BMI checks as directed Act as a chaperone as required Undertake phlebotomy Support infection control Maintain accurate clinical records using appropriate coding systems Carry out ECGs as requested Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation Provide support during Minor Ops clinics as required Ensure clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team MDT and wider PCN Recognise clinical boundaries and refer appropriately to GPs or other professionals Support the delivery of QOF targets and enhanced services

About us

We are a small practice with 5,400 patients You will be working in a friendly team with Salaried GPs, GP Registrars, ANP, Practice Nurses, Nursing Associate and HCA and Admin /Reception staff.

Job description

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responsibilities

The successful candidate will Undertake new patient health checks Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly Carry out BMI checks as directed Act as a chaperone as required Undertake phlebotomy Support infection control standards Maintain accurate clinical records using appropriate coding systems Carry out ECGs as requested Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation Provide support during Minor Ops clinics as required Ensure clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team MDT and wider PCN Recognise clinical boundaries and refer appropriately to GPs or other professionals Support the delivery of QOF targets and enhanced services

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential Essential Completion of HCA Care Certificate Competence in core skills, phlebotomy, blood pressure monitoring, ECG recording Ability to work within a team Strong communication and interpersonal skills Desirable Experience working as a Health Care Assistant in Primary Care Understanding of safeguarding and clinical governance IT proficiency and ability to maintain accurate clinical records Experience Desirable Experience working as a Health Care Assistant in Primary Care 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.