We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team at Swadlincote Surgery on a full time basis. This will be on a fixed term contract for 6 months with the possibility of an extension. We are looking for a compassionate and skilled individual who is eager to contribute to high-quality patient care and support our healthcare professionals.
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will have experience in a GP surgery. Flexibility and the ability to work as part of a team are essential.
Job responsibilities
Provide and maintain a high standard of care for patients as well as providing assistance to the doctors and other members of the primary healthcare team. The duties will include all tasks normally undertaken by an experienced HCA and in addition any roles agreed between the nurse and the doctors as appropriate, having regard to current training. Working knowledge of Systmone, blood pressure (both 24 hour and onsite), pulse rate and rhythm temperature checks, height and weight - body mass index, visual acuity, venepuncture, ECG's, wound care, administer some injections within skill set/training levels including B12, Influenza, Pneumonia and Shingles vaccines, ear syringing, dressings (when nurse plan is in place), urine assessments, suture removal, spirometry initiation (possibly Feno in the future), foot checks, understanding of long-term condition bloods, NHS Health Checks, and stock control support. Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions. Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted through NHS health checks. Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence. Take on with the support of a GP learning disability reviews physical health checks. Communicate effectively with other team members and with patients and carers, recognising their needs for alternative methods of communication.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Qualified to work as Healthcare Assistant
Experience
* Experience of working in a GP practice.
* Experience of working as Healthcare Assistant
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.
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