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Company name: NHS Jobs
Salary: N/A
Job Reference: A1036-24-0001
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About the Job:
- We are looking for a part time Health Care Assistant to join our busy, friendly team in Bussage, near Stroud.
- The ideal candidate will have strong IT and communication skills and will have previous experience of working as a Health Care Assistant or in a similar role.
- The successful candidate will work collaboratively alongside the wider practice team to meet the needs of patients and delivering patient care.
- Some flexibility to work additional hours to cover holidays and sickness may be required.
Main duties of the job
Primary Responsibilities
- Baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately
- Routine and 24-hour BP monitoring
- Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
- Support the Practice Nurses with the management of chronic disease clinics
- BMI checks
- Act as a chaperone as required
- Undertake venepuncture
- Administer flu vaccinations
- Ear irrigation under the supervision of the Practice Nurse
- ECGs as requested
- Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
- Provide support during minor operations and procedures as required
- Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
- Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely and their temperatures are recorded in accordance with extant guidance
- Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the surgerys IPC policy
- Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Secondary Responsibilities
- Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
- Support and participate in shared learning within the organisation
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To apply for this job please visit findajob.dwp.gov.uk.