Healthcare AssistantNHS

Job summary

Ravenswood Medical Practice has a vacancy for a part-time Healthcare Assistant to work over 3 days 8am to 6pm (27 hours per week).

We are looking for an enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant to join our busy, friendly GP Practice. We are looking for a reliable, hardworking and flexible person to join our Nursing Team.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of clinical duties, including:

• Undertaking and accurately recording baseline observations, including pulse, oxygen saturation, temperature, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
• Providing wound care, undertaking venepuncture and phlebotomy-related checks, and administering prescribed medicines and vaccines in accordance with practice protocols and relevant competencies.
• Ensuring clinical rooms are clean, well-equipped, appropriately stocked and prepared for each clinical session.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records in line with practice procedures.
• Monitoring clinical stock levels and ensuring medical supplies are available when required.
• Acting as a chaperone during consultations and examinations where appropriate.
• Assisting GPs with minor surgical procedures.
• Communicating effectively and compassionately with patients, relatives and carers, providing health promotion advice and supporting patient education.
• Undertaking new patient health checks and recording relevant clinical information.

What We OfferThis role provides an excellent opportunity to develop and enhance your clinical experience, skills and competencies within a supportive primary care environment. You will work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, contributing to the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care.

Job description

For a more information on the job role, please see the detailed job description attached.

If you require further information in relation to the post, please contact the practice direct.

About us

You will be joining our large Medical Practice team consisting of 11 GPs, 4 paramedics, Nursing team of 9, Admin and Reception teams serving a population of approximately 15,000 patients.

We are a friendly and forward-thinking PMS practice with patient care at the heart of what we do.

We offer -

Competitive salary

Membership to NHS Pension Scheme

Excellent personal and professional support with training as appropriate.