About this role
Job summary
Rushden Medical Centre is an established GP Practice located in the heart of Rushden providing excellent care to over 9,600 patients. As the practice grows, we are looking for an additional experienced Healthcare Assistant to join their expanding team and work alongside our current Healthcare Assistant. Teamwork and mutual support are integral to our working practices and we offer a friendly and supportive atmosphere.
We are seeking an enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant who will work part/full time. As the role of the Healthcare Assistant, you will assist the GP's and nursing team to deliver safe, high-quality primary care services to our patients.
Main duties of the job
A day in the life of our new Healthcare Assistant:
Weight, height, waist circumference and Body Mass Index Measurement of legs for compression hosieryDoppler ultrasound measurement working with a Registered NurseObtain venous blood samples from individuals for investigation if requiredProcessing and management of laboratory samples requested by Doctors/NursesUndertake vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recordingAssist clinicians in carrying out minor surgical procedures including sterilising, cleaning and maintenance of surgical equipmentPrepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventionsVenepuncture, wound care/dressings, ABPM, ECGs, Urinalysis, NHS health checks, etc.Routine blood pressures/blood glucoseFlu vaccinations, B12 injections
About us
Rushden Medical Centre is an established GP Practice located in the heart of Rushden providing excellent care to over 9,600 patients.
If you are confident working autonomously and as part of a team and able to prioritise workload - We want to hear from you!
Job description Job responsibilities
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 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
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
Desirable
Previous completion of the HCA Care Certificate Phlebotomy certification Vaccination certification
Experience Essential
Experience of working with the general public Experience of working in a healthcare setting Experience of working in a primary care environment
Clinical Knowledge & Skills Essential
ECGs Venepuncture New patient medicals, including height, weight, BP, pulse Chaperone procedure Ability to record accurate clinical notes
Desirable
Wound care/removal of sutures and staples SystmOne user skills
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.
Employer details Employer name Rushden Medical Centre
Address Adnitt Road
Rushden
Northamptonshire
NN10 9TR
Employer's website https://www.rushdenmedicalcentre.com/ (Opens in a new tab)