Healthcare AssistantNHS
Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Health Care Assistant to join our friendly and supportive nursing team consisting of an ANP, 4 Nurses and 2 HCAs.
The post-holder will deliver high-quality, care to our patients, working alongside and under the support of our nursing and wider practice team.
You will be supporting the management of long-term conditions, supporting public health programmes, for example weight management, completing health checks and providing health promotion advice to our patients
This is an exciting opportunity to develop as an HCA and to further your skill set.
18-20 hours ideally to include a Tuesday
Main duties of the job
Undertake new patient health checks
Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately
Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
Carry out BMI checks as directed
Act as a chaperone as required
When trained, undertake venepuncture
When trained, administer flu vaccinations
Support infection prevention and control IPC standards
Maintain accurate clinical records using appropriate coding systems
Carry out ECGs as requested
When trained, to carry out ABPI
When trained, to carry our FENO testing
Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
Provide support during Coil and Minor Ops clinics as required
Ensure clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team MDT and wider PCN
Recognise clinical boundaries and refer appropriately to GPs or other professionals
Support the delivery of QOF targets and enhanced services
Job description
Main Duties of the Job
The successful candidate will
Undertake new patient health checks
Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately
Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
Carry out BMI checks as directed
Act as a chaperone as required
When trained, undertake venepuncture
When trained, administer flu vaccinations
Support infection prevention and control IPC standards
Maintain accurate clinical records using appropriate coding systems
Carry out ECGs as requested
When trained, to carry out ABPI
When trained, to carry our FENO testing
Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
Provide support during Coil and Minor Ops clinics as required
Ensure clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team MDT and wider PCN
Recognise clinical boundaries and refer appropriately to GPs or other professionals
Support the delivery of QOF targets and enhanced services
About us
We are a large, well-established, patient-centred GP practice that serves a diverse population, which includes managing the medical centre at the University of Roehampton. We are an active Student Nurse, Undergraduate and Postgraduate GP training practice
We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, evidence-based care and fostering a supportive working environment where staff development and wellbeing are prioritised.
We are situated within an easy walking distance of Putney High Street and its multiple transport links, British Rail, London Underground and bus lines.