Healthcare AssistantNHS

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

Job description

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

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.