Now Hiring: Health Care Assistant in Kent (Visa Scholarships Offered)
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Company’s name: NHS Jobs
Job location: Kent
Salary: £13.19 an hour
Job sector: Health Care
Job reference: A0968-25-0001
About the Job: Health Care Assistant needed in NHS Jobs
The following are the core responsibilities of a health care assistant. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: a. Provide routine clinical care to patients as required in accordance with practice policies and protocols b. Provide wound care to patients c. Phlebotomy d. Spirometry e. ECG recording f. Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/Nurses g. Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms h. Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being i. Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual j. Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted k. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation l. Ensure read codes are used effectively m. Chaperone patients where necessary n. Assist GPs with minor surgery when required o. Assist in ophthalmology clinics p. Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies q. Recognize and refer patients presenting with mental health needs r. Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over the counter medicines (within own scope of practice) s. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
The Heron Medical Practice are seeking a Health Care Assistant to join our team on a permanent basis. The role will be 20 hours to full time per week (option to discuss).
If you would like to be part of our friendly and progressive practice, looking for a fulfilling career opportunity, then we would love to hear from you.
Interviews for the role will be held on Monday 10th February 2025.
Main duties of the job
As a Health Care Assistant, you will have a vital role in delivering hands-on care to our patients.
The Heron Medical Practice are seeking a well-rounded HCA that has experience in bloods, foot checks for diabetes, wound care, patient health checks, updating and maintaining accurate patient records and general clinical and administrative duties as required. You will also be given the opportunity to be enrolled on future courses to aid your career and personal development.
The Heron Medical Practice are seeking a Health Care Assistant to join our team on a permanent basis. The role will be 20 hours to full time per week (option to discuss).
If you would like to be part of our friendly and progressive practice, looking for a fulfilling career opportunity, then we would love to hear from you.
Interviews for the role will be held on Monday 10th February 2025.
Main duties of the job
As a Health Care Assistant, you will have a vital role in delivering hands-on care to our patients.
The Heron Medical Practice are seeking a well-rounded HCA that has experience in bloods, foot checks for diabetes, wound care, patient health checks, updating and maintaining accurate patient records and general clinical and administrative duties as required. You will also be given the opportunity to be enrolled on future courses to aid your career and personal development.
About us
The Heron Medical Practice is a 7 Partner general medical practice with a wide ranging patient demographic based in Herne Bay and Hersden.
The Practice team is passionate about providing a high quality service to our patients, as well as maintaining a high level of professionalism. Our work environment boasts strong team-working ethics.
We have a strong team of allied health professionals including a Practice Pharmacist, a Community Pharmacist, a Paramedic, Practice Nurses and HCAs.
The Practice prides themselves on holding numerous accreditations to look after our employees. We have been awarded GOLD for investing in our people and hold a PLATINUM award for being a ‘green’ practice in Kent.
Date posted
22 January 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£13.19 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
A0968-25-0001
Job locations
161 Station Road
Herne Bay
Kent
CT6 5NF
The Surgery
St. Albans Road
Canterbury
Kent
CT3 4EX
The Heron Medical Practice
269 Reculver Road
Herne Bay
Kent
CT6 6SR
About us
The Heron Medical Practice is a 7 Partner general medical practice with a wide ranging patient demographic based in Herne Bay and Hersden.
The Practice team is passionate about providing a high quality service to our patients, as well as maintaining a high level of professionalism. Our work environment boasts strong team-working ethics.
We have a strong team of allied health professionals including a Practice Pharmacist, a Community Pharmacist, a Paramedic, Practice Nurses and HCAs.
The Practice prides themselves on holding numerous accreditations to look after our employees. We have been awarded GOLD for investing in our people and hold a PLATINUM award for being a ‘green’ practice in Kent.
Date posted
22 January 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£13.19 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
A0968-25-0001
Job locations
161 Station Road
Herne Bay
Kent
CT6 5NF
The Surgery
St. Albans Road
Canterbury
Kent
CT3 4EX
The Heron Medical Practice
269 Reculver Road
Herne Bay
Kent
CT6 6SR
To apply for this job please visit findajob.dwp.gov.uk.