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    Health Care Assistant - Newcastle-under-Lyme, United Kingdom - Miller Street Surgery

    Miller Street Surgery
    Miller Street Surgery Newcastle-under-Lyme, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Description

    Job summary

    We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant who is passionate about providing high quality care and is competent/interested in managing long term/chronic conditions, frail and elderly programmes, vaccinations, wound management, and others. Please see full job description for more information. Come and join our friendly team of staff on a permanent basis.

    Our practice is in a fantastic position where we have the scope to consider both part-time and full-time applicants, providing you with the opportunity to apply for a role that best suits your personal needs.

    Main duties of the job

    As part of our nursing team, the Healthcare Assistantwill be responsible to support the practice nursing team in the delivery of services such as infection prevention andcontrol, health promotion, vaccinations, wound management, long-term/chronicconditions, frail and elderly programmes including the housebound, as well asactively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and deliveryof clinical policy and procedure.

    About us

    We are a 3 GP Partner Practice with a varied clinical team including a Salaried GP, Practice Nurses, Physician Associate, and several staff employed through our Primary Care Network. We also have a team of Receptionists/Administrators and a Data Quality Co-Ordinator who ensure the practice runs smoothly and efficiently.

    Join our happy and dedicated team in providing quality care to a diverse population.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Primary Responsibilities

    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 new patient health checks

    b. Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes

    c. Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately

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

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

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

    g. Carry out BMI checks as directed

    h. Act as a chaperone as required

    i. When trained, undertake venepuncture

    j. When trained, administer flu vaccinations

    k. When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervison of the practice nurse

    l. Carry out ECGs as requested

    m. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation

    n. Provide support during minor operations as required

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

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

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

    r. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

    Person Specification

    Experience

    Essential

  • Experience of working with the general public
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting

    • Desirable

  • Experience of working in a primary care environment

    • Qualifications

    Essential

  • Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level

    • Desirable

  • Phlebotomy certification
  • Ear Syringing certification

    • Additional Criteria

    Essential

  • Additional criteria is set within the Job Description document attached to this advert.
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