Healthcare AssistantNHS

Job summary

Working under the direct supervision of the HCA manager and Nursing team leader, the Healthcare Assistant will assist the Practice clinical team in provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care to enable it to run effectively.

Main duties of the job

• Conduct a range of clinical procedures, including venepuncture, ECGs, spirometry, wound care, suture/clip removal, and urine testing.
• Support the management of long-term conditions, including diabetes health checks and patient monitoring.
• Assist GPs with minor operations, IUCD procedures, and provide chaperone support when required.
• Process and manage patient specimens, ensuring accurate handling and timely submission.
• Maintain vaccine cold chain compliance, monitor clinical equipment, and ensure consulting rooms are fully stocked and prepared.
• Provide patient education and health promotion, including smoking cessation support and advice to encourage self-management.
• Accurately record clinical consultations and maintain confidential patient records in line with practice policies.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, responding promptly to clinical tasks, emails, and patient needs.
• Deliver compassionate, professional care while promoting patient safety, equality, dignity, and wellbeing.
• Maintain and develop your clinical knowledge and skills through ongoing training, ensuring competence in resuscitation procedures and adherence to best practice.

Job description

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details regarding this post.

About us

We are a very friendly GP practice with over 70 years of history, lead by a stable forward-thinking partnership that is ready to embrace the new look of Primary Care.

We have four sites and over 45,000 patients spread across the city of Derby.

We seek someone who is keen to become part of a growing and supportive team and is looking to work in an ambitious practice.

In return Lister House Surgery will offer you the following benefits:

• Generous holiday entitlement
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Access to a variety of NHS discounts
• Employee EAP wellbeing support
• Employee discounts