Healthcare Assistant - GP Practice.NHS
Job summary
We are seeking a skilled Health Care Assistant to join our dedicated GP Practice. In this role, you will provide high-quality patient care and support our clinical team in delivering essential services to our local community.
This is an excellent opportunity for the right person to join a fabulous team and to help us support our patients.
We are flexible with regard to hours and the role could be full time or part time, please state in your application which is your preference.
Main duties of the job
Performing venepuncture and blood sampling.
Administering immunisations, including flu and B12 injections
Measuring blood pressure and other vital signs
Conducting NHS Health Checks
Performing diabetic foot checks
Wound care and dressings in time
Possibly carrying out ECG's or spirometry ( or could develop into this)
Supporting clinicians with patient care and administrative duties as required
This job description is not exhaustive and may be adjusted periodically after review and consultation. You will also be expected to carry out any reasonable duties, which may be requested from time-to-time.
Job description
Perform venepuncture and other blood sampling procedures safely and accurately.
Administer immunisations, including flu vaccines and B12 injections.
Measure and record patient blood pressure and other vital signs.
Conduct NHS Health Checks and diabetic foot checks.
Dressings and wound care in time.
Possible ECG's and Spirometry (or could develop into this)
Support clinicians during patient consultations and procedures as required.
Maintain accurate patient records in line with practice policies and data protection regulations.
Assist with the smooth running of clinical areas, including preparation and stock management of clinical equipment.
Work flexibly to meet service needs.
Participate in training and professional development activities as required.
Stock management including ordering
Safety checks including stock check and fridge temperature monitoring
About us
Our Practice Team consists of 5 GP Partners, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses & HCAs, we have a very supportive and enthusiastic management team and excellent reception and administrative team. We use the SystmOne clinical System and are a well-established Training Practice for GP Registrars and Medical Students. We are a recognised teaching practice for medical students from the University of Nottingham.
We are part of Ashfield North PCN and work collaboratively across our Network area. Our Primary Care Network team consists of Pharmacists, Physiotherapists, Mental Health Practitioners and a Pharmacy Technician, plus access to social prescribing team.
As well as providing General Practice services to our practice population of 12,000, we also run the Mid-Notts Community Microsuction Clinic.
Our premises are modern, and purpose built with onsite parking.