Healthcare Assistant

Job summary

Working under the direct supervision of the central service manager and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the central service clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care within the Family planning and Gynaecology clinics

Main duties of the job

Chaperoning duties

Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs and nurses

Sterilising cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment

Maintain stock levels for the clinics

Clearing and restocking consulting rooms

Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations

Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being

Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual

Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted

Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being

About us

Our practices benefit from a centralised resource of shared skills, expertise and support. As a group, we are stronger and more capable of supporting patients at local practices. The SSP practice model allows clinicians to focus on patient care