Job summary To support the practice nursing and administrative teams in the delivery of clinical and administrative services, working as part of the practice multi-disciplinary 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 whilst also supporting the administrative team on an as-required basis. 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 and 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 supervision 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 organisations IPC policy About us The Heart of Lincoln Medical Group is newly created fully integrated GP organisation currently consisting of Portland Medical Practice and University of Lincoln Health Services and Newark Road Surgery bringing its registered list size to 30,000 patients operating across 4 sites We have a diverse multidisciplinary team and thirve to provide the best care for our patients, making every contact count. We have a robust management and senior support team that ensure all staff members have supportive plan for their professional development. Date posted 10 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number A0720-25-0000 Job locations City Medical Practice 60 Portland Street Lincoln LN5 7LB University of Lincoln Health Service University of Lincoln, Campus Way Lincoln LN67TS Newark Road Surgery Newark Road Lincoln LN68RT Job description Job responsibilities There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: Please see the attached Job Description and Spec for more detail Job description Job responsibilities There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: Please see the attached Job Description and Spec for more detail Person Specification Qualifications Essential As Per Job description Desirable As Per Job description Experience Essential Experience of working in a Nursing Team Desirable Experience of working in Primary Care/GP Surgery Personal Qualities Essential Highly motivated Flexibility Enthusiasm Team player Ability to work across boundaries Basic IT Skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential As Per Job description Desirable As Per Job description Experience Essential Experience of working in a Nursing Team Desirable Experience of working in Primary Care/GP Surgery Personal Qualities Essential Highly motivated Flexibility Enthusiasm Team player Ability to work across boundaries Basic IT Skills 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 Heart of Lincoln Medical Group (HLMG) Address City Medical Practice 60 Portland Street Lincoln LN5 7LB Employer's website https://newarkroadsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)