Job summary

Workingunder the direct supervision of the practice nurse and strictly in accordancewith specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant willassist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribedprogrammes of patient care.

Main duties of the job

General Duties

New patient health checks

Health reviews for long-term conditions (Every Contact Counts)

ECG recording

Phlebotomy

Chaperoning duties

Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs / nurses

Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment

Vaccine / cold chain storage, monitoring and recording

Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation

Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms

Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations

Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being

Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual

Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted

Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needsrelated to health and well-being

About us

We are a high earning practice with a good reputation.

We are a training practice and welcome the opportunity for any furthercareer development. Our location is asemi-rural setting on the edge of the Pennines benefitting from easy access tothe motorway and rail links

We pride ourselves on patient satisfaction and family centricvalues both for our patients and staff, accommodating flexible working patternswhere possible. We are a professionaland focused team whilst retaining a friendly and casual atmosphere (no tiesrequired!) and a healthy social agenda.

Job description

Job responsibilities

General Duties

New patient health checks

Health reviews for long-term conditions (Every Contact Counts)

ECG recording

Phlebotomy

Chaperoning duties

Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs / nurses

Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment

Vaccine / cold chain storage, monitoring and recording

Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation

Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms

Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations

Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being

Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual

Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted

Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needsrelated to health and well-being

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English (or equivalent experience)
• GCSE Maths (or equivalent experience)

Desirable

Experience

Essential

Desirable

Skills and Personal Skills

Essential

Desirable