Job summary You will receive training as a healthcare assistant that will enable you to carry out 20 key clinical procedures required for Diabetes, Asthma, COPD, Heart Failure, Ischaemic Heart Disease and Hypertension with a high level of competence and have the opportunity to support patients with an award-winning clinical team. Main duties of the job Your role will ensure that you receive all the training and clinical support you need to be able to assess and support patients with long-term conditions. There will be opportunities for further training, home visits, working as a doctor's assistant and even running your own clinics. There will be the ability to move up the pay scale in line with increased responsibility. Please don't hesitate in giving us a ring during core hours to find out more on this exciting opportunity. About us At Litcham Health Centre, we are proud to be an award winning team who loves to innovate and, above all, care for our patients. We have a highly skilled team that thrives in achieving the best outcomes and work together to achieve our common goals. Date posted 16 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number A3997-24-0001 Job locations Manor Drive Litcham Norfolk PE32 2NW Job description Job responsibilities Your role will ensure that you receive all the training and clinical support you need to be able to assess and support patients with long-term conditions. There will be opportunities for further training, home visits, working as a doctor's assistant and even running your own clinics. There will be the ability to move up the pay scale in line with increased responsibility. Please don't hesitate in giving us a ring during core hours to find out more on this exciting opportunity. You will be able to perform: COPD checks Asthma Checks BP checks Diabetes Checks Heart Failure Checks IHD checks Job description Job responsibilities Your role will ensure that you receive all the training and clinical support you need to be able to assess and support patients with long-term conditions. There will be opportunities for further training, home visits, working as a doctor's assistant and even running your own clinics. There will be the ability to move up the pay scale in line with increased responsibility. Please don't hesitate in giving us a ring during core hours to find out more on this exciting opportunity. You will be able to perform: COPD checks Asthma Checks BP checks Diabetes Checks Heart Failure Checks IHD checks Person Specification Desirable Clinical skills (Training will be provided) Essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work well in a team environment Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately Compassionate and caring attitude towards patients Ability to maintain patient confidentiality Undertake, record and follow guidelines Desirable Vaccinations Application of Continuous Glucose Meters Blood Pressure Pulse Rate And Rhythm O2 Sats Temperature Height And Weight - Body Mass Index Foot check Venepuncture ECG Capillary Blood Glucose INR Urinalysis and preparation of specimens 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 Person Specification Desirable Clinical skills (Training will be provided) Essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work well in a team environment Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately Compassionate and caring attitude towards patients Ability to maintain patient confidentiality Undertake, record and follow guidelines Desirable Vaccinations Application of Continuous Glucose Meters Blood Pressure Pulse Rate And Rhythm O2 Sats Temperature Height And Weight - Body Mass Index Foot check Venepuncture ECG Capillary Blood Glucose INR Urinalysis and preparation of specimens 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 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 Litcham Health Centre Address Manor Drive Litcham Norfolk PE32 2NW Employer's website https://www.litchamhealthcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)