Job summary

We are recruiting for 1 part time experienced Health Care Assistant to assist the GPs and nursing team in the service and delivery of health care of the Practices population.

The post holder must hold Level 3 qualification in Health Care and have previous NHS Health Care Assistant experience working within a HCA role either in a GP Surgery Primary Care or in the community.

Vacancy is for approximately 20 hours per week

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work under the supervision of the nursing team and undertake tasks/duties delegated appropriately including annual health checks, phlebotomy, removal of stiches, administering injections and carrying out ECG’s . The post holder will work collaboratively with the general Practice team to meet patients needs.

About us

Meon Health prides itself in the development of staff. We also offer the following benefits:

Employee Assistance Programme (open to immediate family members)Membership to the Company ShopBlue Light Card (at a small cost)Cycle to Work SchemeEye Care VouchersTelus (Fitness and wellbeing app)NHS Discounts on line

Job description

Job responsibilities

Undertake, record, and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training.
Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory
Phlebotomy
Prepare and maintain environment and equipment before and after patient care interventions, including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations
Assists in raising awareness of health and wellbeing and health promotions
Monitoring and recording of blood pressure
Measuring and recording physiological measurements in routine presentations: pulse rate and rhythm, height, weight, body mass, blood pressure.
Carrying out ECGs and reporting back to the GP
Carrying out Registration Health Checks
Giving dietary and lifestyle advice in accordance with written protocols / include weight management clinic
Chaperoning duties
Other clinical duties identified by the Practice Nurse or Doctor in accordance with written protocols
Appropriate dressing changes
Safely administer injections under PSD
Undertake diabetic reviews and foot checks
Disposal of water materials, management of clinical equipment, reporting of sharps injuries and dealing with bodily/fluid spillages
Reporting potential risks identified
Assisting with stock control within clinic rooms
Removal of stitches and clips

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