Primary Care Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

Concord Surgery is seeking an experienced Primary Care Health Care Assistant to join our vibrant, patient focused and innovative practice who are committed to the delivery of high-quality person-centred care.

The candidate will be expected to work Monday-Friday, with two late finishes (Friday and one other day).

Main duties of the job

• Undertake venepuncture, correctly ordering the bloods on the IT system
• Support the Practice Nurse with health promotion programmes
• Carry out baseline observations
• Undertake wound care
• Undertake diabetic workups
• Carry out EGSs
• Carry out ear irrigation under supervision

About us

Concord Medical Centre is an award-winning, clinically-led GP practice situated in North Bristol. We pride ourselves on our multi-disciplinary approach with GP, Clinical Pharmacist, and Nurse Partners.

Job responsibilities

• Undertake venepuncture, correctly ordering the bloods on the IT system
• Support the Practice Nurse with health promotion programmes
• Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately
• Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
• Undertake diabetic workups (diabetic foot checks, height, weight, BMI, BP, bloods, patient education)
• Act as a chaperone as required
• Administer flu and other vaccinations such as Pneumonia and B12.
• Specimen management, ensuring specimens are appropriately requested and packaged
• Carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the Practice Nurse
• Carry out ECGs as requested
• Provide support during minor operations as required
• Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
• Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance
• Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience in a Primary Care setting and phlebotomy.
• Previous experience as a HCA

Knowledge and Skills

• Able to work within processes, procedures and maintain confidentiality and data security.
• Able to adapt with changing priorities and be personable, polite and patient with our patients
• Basic PC skills such as Word, Excel and email
• Ability to use own judgement and be aware of professional boundaries
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a caring nature
• Ability to work on your own and as part of a team
• Fluent in verbal and written English

Qualifications

• Healthcare qualifications are desirable but not essential

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.