Healthcare Assistant
Healthcare Assistant
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Job Description
- Carry out base-line observations such as pulse oximetry temperature blood pressure and blood glucose levels recording findings accurately.
- Wound care venepuncture phlebotomy checks and administering of medicines and vaccines.
- Ensure that all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session.
- Update patient health records.
- Ensure that medical supplies are in stock.
- Act as a chaperone where required.
- Assist GP during the performance of minor operations.
- Communicate with patients relatives and carers including providing valuable health promotion and education.
- New patient health checks.
- Diabetic foot checks.
About the Candidate
- Successful completion of the Care Certificate or willingness to undertake as indicated by the CQC.
- Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
- Experience of working within a GP practice.
- Strong clinical skills including venepuncture/phlebotomy.
- Excellent patient-facing communication and interpersonal skills.
- Confidential manner with a compassionate and respectfulapproachplacing a high value on the dignity of patients relatives carers and colleagues.
- Ability to work independently determining own workload priorities as well as working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
About Us
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Accredited health service discounts.
- Annual leave minimum 28 days FTE with enhancements for long service.
- Christmas vouchers.
- Flexible working options.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employment Type
Hourly
