Heath Care Assistant

Aylesford Medical Centre

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Job summary

The successful candidate will support the practice nursing and administrative teams in the delivery of clinical and administrative services, working as part of the practice multi-disciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population.

Main duties of the job

The Healthcare Assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education whilst also supporting the administrative team on an as-required basis.

About us

Aylesford Medical Centre is situated in the heart of the Royal British Legion Village in Aylesford, close to junction 5 of the M20 motorway. We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and professional healthcare assistant to join our friendly and ever expanding team.

Date posted

20 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A5625-25-0000

Job locations

Admiral Moore Drive

Royal British Legion Village

Aylesford

Kent

ME20 7SE


Job description

Job responsibilities

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:

Undertake new patient health checks

Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes

Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately

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

Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required

Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics

Carry out BMI checks as directed

Actively participate in reaching Practice QOF targets

Act as a chaperone as required

When trained, undertake venepuncture

When trained, administer flu vaccinations

When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the practice nurse

Carry out ECGs as requested

Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation

Provide support during minor operations as required

Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session

Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance

Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policy

Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead

Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

Support and participate in shared learning within the organisation

Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota

Job description

Job responsibilities

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:

Undertake new patient health checks

Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes

Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately

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

Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required

Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics

Carry out BMI checks as directed

Actively participate in reaching Practice QOF targets

Act as a chaperone as required

When trained, undertake venepuncture

When trained, administer flu vaccinations

When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the practice nurse

Carry out ECGs as requested

Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation

Provide support during minor operations as required

Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session

Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance

Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policy

Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead

Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

Support and participate in shared learning within the organisation

Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working in primary care
  • Experience of working in a GP practice

Qualifications

Essential

  • General education to GCSE level or equivalent
  • care certificate or willing to work towards
  • NVQ level 3 in care
Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working in primary care
  • Experience of working in a GP practice

Qualifications

Essential

  • General education to GCSE level or equivalent
  • care certificate or willing to work towards
  • NVQ level 3 in care

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Aylesford Medical Centre

Address

Admiral Moore Drive

Royal British Legion Village

Aylesford

Kent

ME20 7SE


Employer's website

https://aylesfordmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Aylesford Medical Centre

Address

Admiral Moore Drive

Royal British Legion Village

Aylesford

Kent

ME20 7SE


Employer's website

https://aylesfordmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Helen Lakeland

helen.lakeland@nhs.net

01622885880

Date posted

20 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A5625-25-0000

Job locations

Admiral Moore Drive

Royal British Legion Village

Aylesford

Kent

ME20 7SE


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