Healthcare AssistantNHS

Job summary

Healthcare Assistant Full-Time or Part-Time

Harlequin Surgery is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our friendly and supportive team.

We welcome applications from candidates seeking either full-time or part-time employment. Previous experience working in primary care or a community healthcare setting is preferred.

We are looking for someone who is patient-focused, reliable and committed to delivering high-quality care.

When applying, please ensure you provide your email address and mobile telephone number so that we can contact you regarding your application.

Main duties of the job

To assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care, as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs. Duties to include, but not limited to;

New patient medicals

Annual reviews

Urinalysis

ECGs

24 hr BP

Venepuncture

Blood pressure measurements

Routine immunisations, B12, Influenza, Pneumo, Shingles

Diabetic Foot checks

Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician

Requesting basic pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs

Woundcare

Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate

Smoking Cessation

Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses

Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording

Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation

Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms

Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions.

Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being

Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted

Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being

Assist in minor surgery and implant and coil insertion

Any other duties within skill set that may come about

Job description

Working under the direct supervision of the practice nurses and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.

About us

Harlequin Surgery is a friendly, patient-focused GP practice situated in Shard End, Birmingham. We are committed to delivering high-quality patient care, achieving strong QOF performance and providing a supportive, welcoming working environment.

We pride ourselves on our dedicated, approachable team and our commitment to continually improving the services we provide to our local community.