Healthcare Assistant
Primary Care Careers
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Job summary
East Hill Surgery has a fantastic opportunity for experienced primary healthcare assistant to join the practice, to support the nursing team, on a part-time basis, with days/times to be discussed at interview.
Working under the direct supervision of the senior practice nurse, and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, you will assist the clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.
If you are a qualified and experienced healthcare assistant looking for a fresh and exciting challenge, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
- Undertaking health checks, new patient and senior patients checks.
- Supporting the GPs e.g. assisting with coil and implant insertion and removal and assisting with minor ops.
- Supporting the Nursing team with health promotion programmes.
- Phlebotomy
- BPs including facilitation 24hr BP monitoring
- Dressings and wound care.
- Suture/clip removal.
- Diabetic YOC.
- Supporting the nursing team with chronic disease clinics.
- VitB12 injections.
- Administering flu vaccinations.
- ECGs
- Stock control in clinical rooms and ordering.
- Monitoring fridge temps and cleaning.
- Assisting with clinical waste in line with Infection Control Policy.
- Undertaking other clinical activities identified by the nursing or management team in line with agreed protocols.
About us
We are a busy, effective and well organised training GMS practice with streamlined processes, 9,000 patients, an excellent reputation and located in the centre of Colchester city. We have a "Good" CQC rating and high achievement for QoF.
We can offer:
- NHS discounts on shopping, food and travel.
- Competitive rates of pay.
- Uniform provided.
- Enhanced staff benefits.
Date posted
04 July 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience dependent on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
7736_1
Job locations
78 East Hill
Colchester
Essex
CO1 2QS
Employer details
Employer name
Primary Care Careers
Address
78 East Hill
Colchester
Essex
CO1 2QS
Employer's website
https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)