Job summary An opportunity has arisen for an experienced HCA to join our small friendly practice team at parson drove Surgery. This is a part-time position of 28 hours per week.Previous experience with SystmOne in a GP Practice is preferred.The healthcare assistant will support the practice nursein 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 Key Areas Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics Carry out BMI checks as directed Act as a chaperone as required Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policyKnowledge, Skills & Experience Healthcare qualification or equivalent level Experience of working in a healthcare setting New patient medicals including height, weight, BP, pulse Chaperone procedure Ability to record accurate clinical notes ECGs Chronic disease reviews asthma, diabetes, COPD, heart and stroke Immunisations flu, B12 Excellent communication skills (written and oral) About us Parson drove surgery is small friendly family practice located in parson drove Wisbech serving population of 7400 patients .We have high prevalence of chronic diseases. Date posted 06 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A1890-24-0003 Job locations 240 Main Road Parson Drove Wisbech Cambs PE13 4LF Job description Job responsibilities Key Areas Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics Carry out BMI checks as directed Act as a chaperone as required Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy Job description Job responsibilities Key Areas Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics Carry out BMI checks as directed Act as a chaperone as required Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy Person Specification Experience Essential previous work in healthcare setting essential Desirable Interest in diabetes desirable Person Specification Experience Essential previous work in healthcare setting essential Desirable Interest in diabetes desirable 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 Parson Drove Surgery Address 240 Main Road Parson Drove Wisbech Cambs PE13 4LF Employer's website https://parsondrovesurgery.com/ (Opens in a new tab)