Healthcare Assistant

Job summary

Ranworth PCN has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced healthcare assistant to join our team at the Caradoc Surgery in Frinton on Sea, on a full-time basis for 37.5 hours per week.

You will support the practice nursing team in the delivery of nursing services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education.

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

• Undertake new patient health checks.
• Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, height, weight and BMI, recording findings accurately.
• Carry out annual HCA YOC PT 1 diabetic checks in line with guidance.
• Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly.
• Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required.
• Carry out ECGs as requested.
• Provide support during minor operations as required.
• Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session.
• Maintain surgical equipment.
• 24 hour ECG monitoring
• Complete home visits as required for patients requiring any of the above.
• When trained - undertake venepuncture, administer flu, B12, pneumonia injections and shingles vaccinations and carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the practice nurse.

About us

We are a primary care network of 6 practices, serving a patient population of around 31,000. Supporting your work life balance and professional development is important to us, so we will be happy to discuss any requirements for flexible working and offer the following benefits:

• Supportive and friendly environment
• 21 days holiday (pro rata for part time) + bank holidays
• NHS pension