Job summary We are excited to be able to offer a fixed term 12 month contract for maternity cover at The Chestnuts Surgery. This role is to support the practice nursing team in the delivery of nursing services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. The healthcare assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education. Main duties of the job The following are the core responsibilities of the healthcare assistant. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: a. Undertake new patient health checks b. Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes c. Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately d. Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly e. Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required f. Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics g. Carry out BMI checks as directed h. Act as a chaperone as required i. When trained, undertake venepuncture j. When trained, administer flu vaccinations k. Carry out ECGs as requested l. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation m. Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session n. Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance q. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy r. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate About us The Chestnuts Surgery is a town centred GP surgery looking after 11,000 patient with a number of complex health care needs. We pride ourselves on high levels of patient care and putting the patient first in all we do. We deliver a number of services and diagnostics to our patients. Date posted 24 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary Depending on experience Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number A1785-25-0000 Job locations 70 East Street Sittingbourne Kent ME10 2GE Job description Job responsibilities The following are the core responsibilities of the healthcare assistant. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: a. Undertake new patient health checks b. Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes c. Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately d. Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly e. Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required f. Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics g. Carry out BMI checks as directed h. Act as a chaperone as required i. When trained, undertake venepuncture j. When trained, administer flu vaccinations k. When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervison of the practice nurse l. Carry out ECGs as requested m. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation n. Provide support during minor operations as required o. Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session p. Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance q. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy r. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate Job description Job responsibilities The following are the core responsibilities of the healthcare assistant. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: a. Undertake new patient health checks b. Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes c. Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately d. Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly e. Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required f. Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics g. Carry out BMI checks as directed h. Act as a chaperone as required i. When trained, undertake venepuncture j. When trained, administer flu vaccinations k. When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervison of the practice nurse l. Carry out ECGs as requested m. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation n. Provide support during minor operations as required o. Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session p. Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance q. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy r. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate Person Specification Qualifications Essential Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level. Experience of working with general public. Experience of working in a healthcare setting. Excellent communication skills written and oral. Strong IT Skills. Clear, polite telephone manner. EMIS experience. Effective time management, planning and organising. Ability tow work as a team member and autonomously. Good interpersonal skills. Ability to follow clinical policy and procedures. Polite and confident. Desirable Phlebotomy certificate. Experience of working in a primary care environment. Competent use of outlook and Office. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level. Experience of working with general public. Experience of working in a healthcare setting. Excellent communication skills written and oral. Strong IT Skills. Clear, polite telephone manner. EMIS experience. Effective time management, planning and organising. Ability tow work as a team member and autonomously. Good interpersonal skills. Ability to follow clinical policy and procedures. Polite and confident. Desirable Phlebotomy certificate. Experience of working in a primary care environment. Competent use of outlook and Office. 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name The Chestnuts Surgery Address 70 East Street Sittingbourne Kent ME10 2GE Employer's website https://www.thechestnutssurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)