General Practice Health Care Assistant Location: Bradford
Position Type: Full-time Job Summary: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and enthusiastic Health Care Assistant to join the Medical Practice team. Due to the retirement of a current team member, we are looking for a dedicated and compassionate individual to work full-time as part of our experienced nursing team. The role offers the chance to be involved in a variety of clinical tasks and contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care. Main Duties and Responsibilities:
* Undertake new patient health checks to support care planning
* Assist practice nurses with health promotion programmes for patients
* Carry out baseline observations (e.g., pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate) and accurately record findings
* Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring and advise patients on results
* Provide wound care and dressings as needed
* Support chronic disease management clinics (e.g., diabetes, asthma) with the practice nurse
* Carry out BMI checks as directed
* Act as a chaperone during patient consultations when required
* Venepuncture (once trained)
* Administer flu vaccinations (once trained)
* Carry out ECGs (once trained)
* Ensure clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
* Maintain cleanliness of fridges and ensure they meet guidelines
* Ensure clinical waste is disposed of properly and sharps bins are replaced in line with IPC (Infection Prevention Control) policies
* Deliver opportunistic health promotion when appropriate
* Assist with urinalysis and third-party checks
* Provide support during minor operations when required
About Us:
* We are a supportive, forward-thinking practice with 6 GP partners .
* We serve a growing patient list of 9,500 patients.
* Medical Practice is a purpose-built surgery located in a quiet rural village with easy access to Shipley, Bingley, Keighley, and North Leeds.
* We are part of the Bingley Bubble Primary Care Network, working closely with local healthcare providers to deliver high-quality care to our community.
Candidate Requirements:
* Previous experience in a healthcare assistant role is desirable, but not essential
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Enthusiastic and passionate about patient care
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team
* Flexibility and a willingness to learn new skills