Healthcare AssistantExperienced in Primary Care Essential
Service Care Solutions Ltd – Leyland, Lancashire
Exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant HCA or Nurse Associate position in Preston. This role is with a reputable client and requires experience in primary care, making it a great fit for dedicated professionals like yourself.Exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant HCA or Nurse Associate position in Preston. This role is with a reputable client and requires experience in primary care, making it a great fit for dedicated professionals like yourself. Details:
Position Type: Locum
Duration: 2 to 5 days per week for 3 months, with an ASAP start and potential to extend to 6 months
System: EMIS
Rate: £17 all inclusive
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain strict confidentiality of patient and practice information.
Prepare consulting and treatment rooms, ensuring examination instruments and specimen collection materials are stocked and consumables are in date.
Manage clinical waste disposal and maintain cleanliness of consultation rooms.
Perform stock control duties, including storing new stock and rotating supplies as per policy.
Monitor and record daily vaccine refrigerator temperatures.
Record patient data such as blood pressure, smoking status, heights, and weights according to protocol.
Prepare forms and documents for patient services and ensure patients understand requirements.
Perform phlebotomy, including glucose tolerance tests, ensuring correct documentation.
Fit and remove 24-hour blood pressure monitors.
Assist in calibrating medical equipment under supervision.
Perform electrocardiography ECG according to practice protocol.
Conduct new patient and NHS Health Checks as required.
Undertake diabetic annual review checks in line with practice protocol.
Act as a chaperone when required by the clinician.
Assist in the ophthalmology clinic.
Input, update, and extract patient data from the practice system.
Assist with audits and participate in training sessions as required.
Dispose of clinical waste and sharps according to practice policy.
Perform housekeeping duties, including cleaning and maintaining medical equipment.
Ensure compliance with vaccine and cold chain storage protocols.
Perform urinalysis and other general observations e.g., blood glucose monitoring, pulse, and oxygen saturation checks.
Assist in baby weighing and capturing dermatology photographs.
Support clinicians during minor operation clinics and coil fittings.
Complete other clinical tasks as trained and agreed to meet the needs of the practice.
Qualifications:
Experience in a primary care setting is essential.
Relevant certifications and training.
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