Health Care Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and enthusiastic Health Care Assistant to join Baildon Medical Practice. Due to retirement, we are looking for a Health Care Assistant to join our experienced nursing team to work full time alongside our clinical team. Please do not apply if you have not got any experience of working in general practice previously.

Main duties of the job

Undertake new patient health checks

Support the practice nurse with healthpromotion programmes

Carry out baseline observations such aspulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findingsaccurately

Facilitate routine and 24-hour BPmonitoring, advising patients accordingly

Undertake wound care, dressings andother clinical tasks as required

Support the practice nurse with themanagement of chronic disease clinics

Carry out BMI checks as directed

Act as a chaperone as required

Undertake venepuncture

Administer fluvaccinations

Carry out ECGs

Ensure specimens are recorded and readyfor onward transportation

Provide support during minor operationsas required

Ensure all clinical rooms are adequatelystocked and prepared for each session

Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely inaccordance with extant guidance

Ensure clinical waste is removed fromclinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisationsIPC policy

Deliveropportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Urinalysis

Third Party checks

About us

We are a supportive, forward thinking, 6 partner practice providing a high standard of traditional family medicine to a growing list size of 9,600 patients. Baildon Medical Practice is a purpose-built practice located in a quiet rural village within easy commute of Shipley, Bingley, Keighley and North Leeds. We are part of the 'Bingley Bubble' Primary Care Network. The nursing team comprises of 3 nurses and 2 healthcare assistants. For further information please contact Lizzie Lister 01274 581979. Closing Date Sunday 15th December 2024.

Job responsibilities

The Health Care Assistants are a vital part of our team, providing high quality care and compassion to our patients, working under the supervision of the registered healthcare professionals. Please see attached job description.

Person Specification

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.