Job summary Cardinal Medical Practice has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and hardworking Health Care Assistant to join our team. Main duties of the job Cardinal Medical Practice operates across 3 sites, Chesterfield Drive, Deben Road and Norwich Road. Our Health Care Assistants predominantly operate out of Norwich Road and Chesterfield Drive. This role is offered on a full or part time basis. About us Cardinal Medical Practice is a busy practice located on the outskirts of Ipswich Town Centre with a practice population of approximately 30,000 patients. Cardinal was formed from a merger of Chesterfield Drive, Deben Road and Norwich Road surgeries and as a result, we are now one of the biggest medical practices in Suffolk. The practice has a team of 4 GP Partners, Salaried GP's, GP Registrars, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, Paramedics, Physicians Associate, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Care Co-ordinators and additional healthcare associates. The team is supported by Management and a large administrative team. The practice operates using the SystmOne Clinical programme and AskmyGP and has a history of high QOF achievement. Supporting your work life balance and professional development is important to us, so we are happy to discuss and requirements for the role. If you would like any further information about the role, please contact Andrew Preston, General Manager in the first instance - andrew.preston3nhs.net Informal visits are welcomed and encouraged. Date posted 06 November 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number A0397-24-0005 Job locations Deben Road Surgery 2 Deben Road Ipswich IP1 5EN Doctors Surgery 199 Norwich Road Ipswich IP1 4BX The Chesterfield Drive Surgery 29 Chesterfield Drive Ipswich IP1 6DW Job description Job responsibilities Job Summary To assist in patient care and practice related duties as directed by and under the supervision of a registered healthcare professional. The HCA will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of the patients, including the housebound, following practice policy and procedures. Clinical Skills Undertake annual review checks as part of the management of long-term conditions: - Diabetes - Hypertension - CKD - PAD - Mental health - Learning disability Process urine samples and take action in line with practice protocol Undertake ECGs including 24 hour ECGs Undertake blood pressure checks, including 24 hour BP checks and act on results in accordance with practice hypertension protocol Take bloods and prepare/submit blood forms Apply dressings and undertake basic would care Remove sutures and staples Undertake NHS Health-checks and act on results, i.e. QRisk score in line with practice protocol Measure and record following physiological measurements in routine presentations: - blood pressure - pulse - temperature - height and weight - body mass index - smoking history - alcohol history Undertake ear syringing as part of the referral pathway to ENT Administer vaccinations/immunisations: - Flu/Fluenz - B12 - Covid 19 - Pneumococcal Other duties Monitor stock levels and order supplies as necessary Prepare and maintain clinical room and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions Job description Job responsibilities Job Summary To assist in patient care and practice related duties as directed by and under the supervision of a registered healthcare professional. The HCA will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of the patients, including the housebound, following practice policy and procedures. Clinical Skills Undertake annual review checks as part of the management of long-term conditions: - Diabetes - Hypertension - CKD - PAD - Mental health - Learning disability Process urine samples and take action in line with practice protocol Undertake ECGs including 24 hour ECGs Undertake blood pressure checks, including 24 hour BP checks and act on results in accordance with practice hypertension protocol Take bloods and prepare/submit blood forms Apply dressings and undertake basic would care Remove sutures and staples Undertake NHS Health-checks and act on results, i.e. QRisk score in line with practice protocol Measure and record following physiological measurements in routine presentations: - blood pressure - pulse - temperature - height and weight - body mass index - smoking history - alcohol history Undertake ear syringing as part of the referral pathway to ENT Administer vaccinations/immunisations: - Flu/Fluenz - B12 - Covid 19 - Pneumococcal Other duties Monitor stock levels and order supplies as necessary Prepare and maintain clinical room and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions Person Specification Experience Essential Experience in working as a Health Care Assistant Desirable Experience of working in primary care Qualifications Essential Basic literacy and numeracy skills. Qualified to NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or Care Certificate Standard. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience in working as a Health Care Assistant Desirable Experience of working in primary care Qualifications Essential Basic literacy and numeracy skills. Qualified to NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or Care Certificate Standard. 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 Cardinal Medical Practice Address Deben Road Surgery 2 Deben Road Ipswich IP1 5EN Employer's website https://www.cardinalmedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)