About this role
Job summary
We are looking to recruit a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly general practice team, working across our 4 Bexhill practices. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting the nursing team to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care to our patients.
Main duties of the job
Undertake clinical activities including ECG's, blood tests, wound care, and NHS health checks. Support annual health promotion activities (for diabetes and anti-coagulation). Process samples and maintain accurate patient records using clinical templates. Monitor and maintain infection control standards, including fridge temperature checks and COSHH compliance. Assist with weekly checks of stock and calibration of equipment. Manage stock rotation and ordering of medical supplies and equipment as required. Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and colleagues, adapting to different needs and cultural backgrounds. Ensure adherence to practice policies and procedures, safeguarding, and health and safety requirements.
About us
Vita Healthcare has 8 GP practices in Eastbourne, Bexhill and Seaford.
We have a nursing team consisting of ANP's, Practice Nurses, Nurse Associate's, Health Care Assistant's and Phlebotomists.
We work closely with the General Practitioners, Paramedic Practitioners and allied healthcare professionals.
In Bexhill our practices we look after around 17,000 patients.
Job description Job responsibilities
As part of Nursing Team and following training you may undertake:
measurement of height, weight, blood pressure urine analysis patient NHS health checks and annual health checks Carrying out ECGs and 24hr BP monitoringSpirometry screening and FeNO measurements Warfarin reviews Phlebotomy Simple dressingsCompression bandaging and complex wound care with training Administration of B12 injections
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Previous experience in Primary Care
Desirable
Familiar with EMIS clinical system
Qualifications Essential
GCSE Maths and English A to C Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) or NVQ/OCF level 2 or 3 in Healthcare or equivalent Successful completion of the Care Certificate (or equivalent)
Desirable
Qualified in phlebotomy
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 Vita Healthcare
Address Collington Surgery
23 Terminus Road
Bexhill-on-sea
East Sussex
TN39 3LR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.vita.healthcare/ (Opens in a new tab)