Healthcare Assistant
Primary Care Careers
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Job summary
Crocus Medical Practice in Saffron Walden has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced healthcare assistant to join the practice, to support the nursing team, on a full or part-time basis, hours to be discussed at interview.
Main duties of the job
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.
The healthcare assistant will be able to apply their clinical skills and knowledge to carry out high quality practice within designated clinical areas such as:
- wound care, venepuncture, phlebotomy checks.
- administering of medicines and vaccines such as Flu, Pneumonia, Shingles & B12.
- ECG's.
- new patient health checks;
- re-stocking and stock rotation of surgical equipment and vaccines;
- clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms;
- preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations;
- providing valuable health promotion and education for service users, their families and carers;
Please see full job description attached.
About us
We are a friendly and supportive practice. Our team includes 5 GP partners, 2 sessional GPs, nurse practitioners, and paramedics, supported by an excellent nursing and administration team.
Date posted
08 July 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience dependent on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
7811
Job locations
Radwinter Road
Saffron Walden
Essex
CB11 3HY
Employer details
Employer name
Primary Care Careers
Address
Radwinter Road
Saffron Walden
Essex
CB11 3HY
Employer's website
https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)