Job summary
We are looking for an experienced HCA to join our friendly team at Hollinwood Medical Practice in Oldham. We are offering 2-3 days per week. We are looking for candidates with some experience in a general practice setting.
The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate they are excellent team players. The Healthcare Assistant will assist the Practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of patient care.
The successful candidate must cover general practice HCA duties which would include being able to take and record such procedures as BP, smoking status, taking bloods, flu vaccinations, B12 injections, health checks and helping with all other chronic condition monitoring.
Main duties of the job
Duties and Responsibilities:
New patient health checks
NHS Health checks
Blood pressure, height and weight measurements
Phlebotomy
ECGs
Flu, B12 and Pneumococcal vaccinations
Chaperoning duties
Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual
Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being, and to enhance Practice QOF achievement
About us
Hollinwood Medical Practice is a growing practice. We are a busy but happy team that is looking to bring transformation in individuals, families and communities through whole-person cantered healthcare.
We are looking for a HCA to join our team alongside our Practice Nurses, Nursing Associate and HCA with General Practice experience who enjoys a fast pace of work
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work closely with the Nursing team
New patient health checks
ECG recording
Phlebotomy
Spirometry
Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses
Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms
Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions
Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patient's health and well-being
Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual
Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Venepuncture
Experience
Essential
2. Working with in a health setting, preferably primary care
3. Working to an appointment book
Desirable
4. Experience of working independently