Job Description
The following are the core responsibilities of the Healthcare Assistant. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
a. Undertake new patient health checks
b. Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
c. Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately
d. Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
e. Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
f. Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
g. Carry out BMI checks as directed
h. Act as a chaperone as required
i. When trained, undertake venepuncture
j. When trained, administer flu vaccinations
k. Carry out ECGs as requested
l. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
m. Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
n. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisation’s IPC policy
o. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 6-12 per week
Salary: £18,887.87-£24,203.97 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Transport links
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Southall: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- GP surgery (preferred)
- system one (preferred)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 12/06/2023
Reference ID: HCA CGMC
Expected start date: 19/06/2023