Healthcare Assistant

The post holder works under indirect supervision of the practice nurse lead and undertakes tasks and duties delegated by the practice nurse lead or a suitably qualified regulated professional. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, following policy and procedures while providing supervision to more junior staff., 1. To undertake all duties in line with the training and instruction provided by the Nurses, and General Practitioners. Assistance at clinics, setting up and supporting clinicians and ensuring patient care by chaperoning and assisting patients to dress and undress. Wound Dressing. Patient Health Checks. Blood Pressure Monitoring. Conduct weight and height measurements, test and record blood pressure and blood sugar levels. Provide assistance in minor operations and coil fittings ensuring patient care by chaperoning etc. Venepuncture and the taking and preparing of pathology samples. Undertake ECGs.NHS Health Checks. Ear syringing and giving Influenza/B12 injections, according to protocols. Ensure adequate infection control procedures in treatment and consulting rooms. Ensure adequate stock levels in stock room, treatment rooms, fridges and cupboards. Ordering medical supplies and checking/recording and storage of supplies on receipt. Inputting of information onto SystmOne. Ensure the safe
storage, recording, rotation and disposal of vaccines. Fridge temperature logging and reporting cold chain issues as necessary. Any other duties as directed by the Clinical Team Leaders, GPs or HR/ Operational Managers.

About us

Limes Medical Centre are looking to recruit friendly, enthusiastic and hard-working Healthcare Assistant at 34 hours a week.

You will be working with other healthcare professionals to provide a first-class service, as well as liaising with our admin team.