Healthcare Assistant - Derby, United Kingdom - Wilson Street Surgery

Description

About us
We are professional, innovative and collaborative.


Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting
• Food provided

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 and pulse rate, recording findings accurately

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

e. Undertake wound care, dressings, urine specimen testing, nebulise patients and other clinical tasks as required

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

g. Carry out BMI checks as directed

h. Act as a chaperone as required

i. Administer flu vaccinations

j. Carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the practice nurse

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 organisation's IPC policy

q. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

r. Identify hazards and act accordingly to promote the health & safety of patients and staff.

s. Responsible for entering clinical consultations accurately on computer records, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Healthcare Assistant may be requested to:
a. Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead

b. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

c. Support and participate in shared learning within the organisation

d. Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota


Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Permanent


Salary:
£22,816.00-£24,336.00 per year


Expected hours:
per week


Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)

Experience:

• Healthcare: 1 year (preferred)
• Health: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Derby (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Derby: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 15/03/2024


Reference ID:
Healthcare Assistant (HCA)