Health Care Assistant

We are looking for a hardworking, reliable and well-motivated flexible person to join our busy nursing team who strives toensure that our patients receive the best possible service from the Practice.

We are looking for somebody who has experience in this role.

New patient health checks

BP monitoring

ECG taking & recording

Urinalysis

Processing and management of laboratory samples requested byGPs/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 including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations and vasectomies

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

Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients thathave been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual

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

Provide lifestyle advice to patients making any necessaryreferrals within the practice

Weight monitoring

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

Assist in practice audit, CQC compliance evidence and QOFrecalls.

Conduct home visits for housebound patients.

Working with a friendly,supportive practice team of approximately 50 staff. We prioritize the wellbeing of staff and undertake various activities, ie walking group.

The practice supportspersonal development.

Training practice, forGP's, Medical Students and Nurses.

12 GP's, Nursing Team, 4PN's, 4 HCA's, 2 Community Matrons, Care Home Nurses, Prescribing Team, Care Co-Ordinators, Team of experienced receptionists and administrative staff.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account

• Care Certificate or equivalent
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent
• Venepuncture competency
• ECG competency
• NHS Health Check training

• Experience working in a healthcare setting
• Experience with in General Practice
• IT literacy and clinical system experience (EMIS/Systm One)

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Understanding of confidentiality and information governance
• Knowledge of safeguarding adults and children

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Depending on experience

Band 3 equivalent Depending upon qualifications & experience