Healthcare Assistant

Role: Healthcare Assistant

Location: Bournemouth

Full time: 37.5 hours per week

Shift times: Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent

Salary 26052 to 27513 depending on experience

Were looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly and supportive Primary Care Team at our clinic in Bournemouth. There is always the possibility that this role could go permanent as our primary care service continues to expand.

As a Healthcare Assistant youll support GPs in delivering patient medicals and GP consultations by administering health function Healthcare Assistants are also responsible for the day to day clinical governance tasks.

This is a really interesting role as you will be able to use your skills to carry out a range of clinical duties including:

• Perform routine health assessments including blood pressure glucose and cholesterol checks.

• Conduct electrocardiograms (ECGs) and other cardiac tests.

• Phlebotomy procedures collecting blood samples for laboratory analysis.

• Respiratory function tests (spirometry).

• Perform audiology

• Eye tests.

• Carry out drug and alcohol screening including Chain of Custody urine testing.

• Assist with mobility and posture assessments.

• Urinalysis to screen for metabolic and systemic conditions.

• Record essential patient health measurements such as height weight BMI and hydration levels.

• Simple wound dressings to include removal of sutures and clips application of simple dressings

What youll do

• Provide emotional and practical support to patients throughout their clinical experience.

• Gain valid informed consent for assessment and treatment interventions in line with national and local policy.

• Apply infection control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines.

• Chaperone as required

• Report Variances in patients condition immediately to a relevant professional.

• Liaise with clients and when appropriate discuss the results of the test carried out.

• Stock checks ordering and reconcile deliveries.

• Maintain patient records

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career the same way you do for others.

What youll bring

• Previous direct patient care experience within a healthcare setting

• Ability to provide good quality care

• Care certificate (or working towards)

• NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care or RQF Diploma in Care

• Minimum Level 2 Safeguarding Course

• Awareness of the need to focus on continuous quality improvement

• Willingness to learn and a warm and friendly personality

Why HCA UK

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare the UK were one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over 500 million in the latest treatments technology techniques medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. Thats why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Healthcare Assistant youll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service with option to buy or sell leave to suit you

• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals

• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service

• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

• Group Life Assurance from day one

• Critical illness cover

• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland

• Comprehensive range of flexible health protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you

• Discounts with over 800 major retailers