About this role
Job summary
We are looking to recruit Health Care Assistant to join our friendly team serving 10,000 patients. Supported by our nursing team, the role will be 18hrs over 2 days.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an experienced and dedicated HCA to join our nursing team.
The successful candidate will have experience in HCA duties, be enthusiastic, confident and familiar with policies & procedures.
About us
We are a hard working, friendly and supportive Practice that puts patient care first. Working within a highly motivated nursing team we aim to deliver high quality patient care meeting the needs of our practice population and will support the applicant with further relevant and professional development where required
Job description Job responsibilities
Main Duties
New Patient registration checks Chronic disease management checks Venepuncture taking and preparing of pathology samples Urinalysis testing and recording of specimens Blood pressure monitoring, pulse rate and rhythm 24 hr blood pressure monitoring Measurement of height and weight Provision of diet and lifestyle advice Pill checks Foot care assessments Undertake Flu Immunisations Provide Smoking Cessation advice and monitoring Assist with the provision of health checks for both newly registered patients and cardio vascular health checks (NHS Health checks Clinical CareWork alongside the Clinicians in the provision of patient care Assist Clinicians in emergency management of patients Act as a chaperone Provide relevant health promotion literature for patients Care and Management Programme
Ensure stock are provided in GP and treatment rooms Comply with sterilisation procedures Follow infection control standards Contribute new ideas to improve patient care Instruct patients in appropriate techniques or tasks Recording patient information
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Healthcare qualification GCSE Grade A to C in English and Maths
Desirable
Phlebotomy certification
Experience Essential
Experience of working with the general public Working in a healthcare setting, working within a nursing team and dealing with vulnerable patients
Desirable
Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of working in a GP practice with EMIS Web
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 Longrigg Medical Centre
Address 2 Longrigg
Leam Lane Estate
Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
NE10 8PH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.longriggmedicalcentre.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)