Healthcare Assistant

Job summary

Southend West Central Primary Care Network has a fantastic opportunity for a healthcare assistant, on a full time basis, to work within their population health team, and assist the practice to support their PCN colleagues.

Working under the direct supervision of the population health practitioner, the post-holder will work within their own competencies and will be expected to conduct clinical aspects of NHS health checks.

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

• Conduct NHS health checks, new patient health checks and over 40 health checks.
• Conduct baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure etc recording findings accurately.
• Conduct body mass index (BMI) checks.
• Help raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted, providing advice to patients.
• Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies and encourage principles of self-care.
• Deliver opportunistic health promotion and lifestyle advice.
• Support the practitioner with the management of chronic diseases in a community-based setting.
• Record and assess blood pressure and hypertension.
• Screen and signpost dementia.
• Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competencies.
• Work to address health disparities within the community by advocating for equitable access to healthcare and public health resources.

About us

Our PCN is dynamic and forward-thinking, committed to delivering high-quality healthcare services to our community. Our team is passionate about innovation and excellence in patient care.

What we offer:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time).
• NHS Pension.
• Travel expenses for activities undertaken during working hours.
• Clinical Supervision and Peer Support.
• Access to Training and Education for CPD development.
• Support from skilled administrative and management team.

If you are interested and want further information, please contact Emma Tindall, operational manager, Southend West Central PCN (emmatindall@nhs.net).