Health Care Assistant

Church Lane Surgery

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Job summary

Church Lane Surgery is looking to recruit a self-motivated and highly organised Health Care Assistant.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive, highly dedicated team. The role is pivotal in ensuring all patients receive the best possible care and service. The Health Care Assistant is responsible for supporting the practice nursing team in the delivery of nursing services working as part of a practice multi-disciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. The Health Care Assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education.

About us

We are a busy forward-thinking practice, providing high quality care in our local area. We recognise that the quality of our work is driven by the quality of our people and we are committed to providing an open, friendly and supportive environment for all staff.

Date posted

13 January 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A2470-24-0000

Job locations

Church Lane

Boroughbridge

York

YO51 9BD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities:

Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate,- weight, height and record the findings accurately

Undertake NHS Health Checks and new patient health checks

Facilitate home and 24hr BP monitoring

Basic wound care and dressings

Carry out ECGs

Venepuncture

Urinalysis

Administer B12 injections and Flu vaccinations

Act as a chaperone as required

Support the Practice Nurse with the management of long term conditions

Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate

Support duties:

Ensure all clinical rooms are restocked

Order basic supplies e.g. phlebotomy equipment, needles, syringes.

Maintain tidiness and cleanliness of all areas

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities:

Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate,- weight, height and record the findings accurately

Undertake NHS Health Checks and new patient health checks

Facilitate home and 24hr BP monitoring

Basic wound care and dressings

Carry out ECGs

Venepuncture

Urinalysis

Administer B12 injections and Flu vaccinations

Act as a chaperone as required

Support the Practice Nurse with the management of long term conditions

Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate

Support duties:

Ensure all clinical rooms are restocked

Order basic supplies e.g. phlebotomy equipment, needles, syringes.

Maintain tidiness and cleanliness of all areas

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Healthcare Qualification (level 3 or 4)
  • Phlebotomy certification

Desirable

  • Experience working in a primary care setting
  • Vaccination certification
  • Experience using SystmOne
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Healthcare Qualification (level 3 or 4)
  • Phlebotomy certification

Desirable

  • Experience working in a primary care setting
  • Vaccination certification
  • Experience using SystmOne

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Church Lane Surgery

Address

Church Lane

Boroughbridge

York

YO51 9BD


Employer's website

https://www.churchlanesurgery.com (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Church Lane Surgery

Address

Church Lane

Boroughbridge

York

YO51 9BD


Employer's website

https://www.churchlanesurgery.com (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Manager

Emma Gerrard

Emma.Gerrard4@nhs.net

+441423322309

Date posted

13 January 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A2470-24-0000

Job locations

Church Lane

Boroughbridge

York

YO51 9BD


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