About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Healthcare Assistant to join our team.
This position is 2 days per week, 8am to 4pm (15 hours per week), Mondays and Fridays. We can be flexible on hours but not the days.
Please note that we do not accept applications from overseas who do not already have a permit to work in the UK. We are not able offer visa sponsorship.
Main duties of the job
Main duties include phlebotomy, BP, ECG, minor wound dressings, and stock ordering. These skills are essential, but we are happy to develop the right candidate to upskill in other tasks such as B12 administration and NHS Health Checks.
About us
Most days will be located at our main city centre site on Great Pulteney Street (no parking) but some routine working will be required at our branch site in the nearby Bathampton village.
Job description Job responsibilities
Clinical skills health and well-being
Undertake, record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training: Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory Measuring and recording following physiological measurements in routine presentations: blood pressure pulse rate and rhythm temperature height and weight - body mass index visual acuity venepuncture ECG glucose tolerance test peak flow readings inhaler technique
Support and monitor patients during nebulisation therapy Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence Undertake simple dressing procedures following local recommendations Where appropriate, provide support and encouragement to self-manage their conditions Have a basic understanding of long term conditions including diagnostic interventions, treatments, and the principles of care and self-management Plan, develop and implement health promotion activities as appropriate e.g. smoking, exercise and diet Assess patients readiness to change and provide motivational support as appropriate in cases of smoking, obesity and healthy living for older people To administer the influenza and pneumococcal vaccine under indirect supervision of a regulated professional To gain the underpinning knowledge and practical skills to administer basic life support or adrenaline if necessary
Person Specification
Qualifications Desirable
Completion of HCA care certificate
Experience Essential
Must have recent phlebotomy experience as a minimum and be confident in phlebotomy. Care home healthcare workers without significant, recent phlebotomy experience are not eligible to apply.
Desirable
Experience of working in a GP practice
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 The Pulteney Practice
Address 35 Great Pulteney Street
Bath
BA2 4BY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.pulteney.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)