Hellesdon Medical Practice has a fantastic opportunity for a healthcare assistant to join our friendly, nursing team on a part-time basis, for 18 hours per week, times and days to be discussed at interview.
Working under the direct supervision of the senior practice nurse, and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, you will assist the clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.
You will provide a full phlebotomy service, undertake NHS Health Checks and ECG’s, together with numerous clinical/administration tasks. Main duties will include:
- Venepuncture
- Coordinate and run INR clinics – using INR star
- Blood pressure recording/including 24 hour blood pressure monitoring
- Collection of specimens as directed
- Patients height and weight measurement and urinalysis
- Assistance with minor surgery as requested by GP/practice nurse
- ECG application and recording
- NHS checks (after training)
- Application of basic non-adherent dressings (following direction from nurse/GP)
- Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions
- Act as a chaperone when required
- Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted
- Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence
Please see full job description attached.