About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Health Care Assistant to join our friendly and supportive nursing team consisting of an ANP, 4 Nurses and 2 HCAs.
The post-holder will deliver high-quality, care to our patients, working alongside and under the support of our nursing and wider practice team.
You will be supporting the management of long-term conditions, supporting public health programmes, for example weight management, completing health checks and providing health promotion advice to our patients
This is an exciting opportunity to develop as an HCA and to further your skill set.
18-20 hours ideally to include a Tuesday
Main duties of the job
Undertake new patient health checks
Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately
Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
Carry out BMI checks as directed
Act as a chaperone as required
When trained, undertake venepuncture
When trained, administer flu vaccinations
Support infection prevention and control IPC standards
Maintain accurate clinical records using appropriate coding systems
Carry out ECGs as requested
When trained, to carry out ABPI
When trained, to carry our FENO testing
Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
Provide support during Coil and Minor Ops clinics as required
Ensure clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team MDT and wider PCN
Recognise clinical boundaries and refer appropriately to GPs or other professionals
Support the delivery of QOF targets and enhanced services
About us
We are a large, well-established, patient-centred GP practice that serves a diverse population, which includes managing the medical centre at the University of Roehampton. We are an active Student Nurse, Undergraduate and Postgraduate GP training practice
We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, evidence-based care and fostering a supportive working environment where staff development and wellbeing are prioritised.
We are situated within an easy walking distance of Putney High Street and its multiple transport links, British Rail, London Underground and bus lines.
Job description Job responsibilities
Main Duties of the Job
The successful candidate will
Undertake new patient health checks
Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately
Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
Carry out BMI checks as directed
Act as a chaperone as required
When trained, undertake venepuncture
When trained, administer flu vaccinations
Support infection prevention and control IPC standards
Maintain accurate clinical records using appropriate coding systems
Carry out ECGs as requested
When trained, to carry out ABPI
When trained, to carry our FENO testing
Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
Provide support during Coil and Minor Ops clinics as required
Ensure clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team MDT and wider PCN
Recognise clinical boundaries and refer appropriately to GPs or other professionals
Support the delivery of QOF targets and enhanced services
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Completion of HCA Care Certificate Competence in core skills, venepuncture, blood pressure monitoring, ECG recording Ability to work within a team Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
Experience working as a Health Care Assistant in Primary Care Understanding of safeguarding and clinical governance IT proficiency and ability to maintain accurate clinical records
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 Putneymead Group Medical Practice
Address 266 Upper Richmond Road
Putney
London
SW15 6TQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.putneymead.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)