Health Care Assistant Level 3NHS

Job summary

Make a Difference Every Day

Are you a passionate and skilled Healthcare Assistant looking for a rewarding role in Primary Care?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, patient-centred Level 3 Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated practice team. This is an exciting opportunity to become a valued member of a supportive and forward-thinking GP practice where your clinical skills, professionalism and compassion will have a genuine impact on the health and wellbeing of our patients.

Main duties of the job

The Role

This varied and rewarding role offers the opportunity to utilise and expand your clinical skills across a broad range of patient services, including:

• Phlebotomy
• INR monitoring and testing
• NHS Health Checks
• Severe Mental Illness (SMI) Health Checks
• Diabetic foot assessments
• Vitamin B12 injections
• ECGs
• Supporting the delivery of chronic disease monitoring
• Accurate clinical record keeping using practice systems
• Promoting health and wellbeing through patient education and lifestyle advice
• Working collaboratively with GPs, nurses and the wider practice team

No two days are the same, making this an ideal role for someone who enjoys variety, autonomy and meaningful patient contact.

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 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. When trained provide INR monitoring for Warfarin management

e. Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly

f. Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required

g. Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics

h. Carry out BMI checks as directed

i. Act as a chaperone as required

j. Undertake venepuncture

k. Carry out ECGs as requested

l. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation

m. Provide support during minor operations as required

n. Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session

o. Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance

p. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policy

q. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

About us

Why Join Us?

At Silverdale practice, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, personalised care to our community. We recognise that our staff are our greatest asset and are committed to creating a positive, supportive and collaborative working environment where individuals can thrive.

You'll work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team, have opportunities to further develop your clinical skills, and play an important role in helping patients manage their health and wellbeing.