Healthcare Assistant

3 weeks ago


Hereford, United Kingdom Taurus Healthcare Full time

*Taurus Healthcare are advertising this position on behalf of Wargrave House Surgery*

**JOB SUMMARY**

To support the practice nursing team in the delivery of nursing services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. The healthcare assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education.

**KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
The following are the core responsibilities of the Healthcare Assistant. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels. Training in specific areas may be necessary. Personal development and education will be encouraged.

**Primary Responsibilities**:
Undertake patient health checks.

Undertake urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratories.

Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes.

Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately.

Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly.

Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required.

Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics.

Carry out BMI checks as directed.

Act as a chaperone as required.

When trained, undertake venepuncture.

When trained, administer flu vaccinations and B12 injections.

Carry out ECGs as requested.

Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation..

Provide support during minor operations as required.

Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session

Daily recording of fridge temperatures.

Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance

Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy

Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate**.**

**Location**:Wargrave House Surgery,23 St. Owen Street,Hereford,HR1 2JB.

**Hours**:Part Time to Full Time.

**Salary**:£11.41 per hour.

**Closing date**: Friday 19th May 2023.

**Interviews**:Interviews are expected to take place on Friday 2nd June 2023.

**About Us**:
Wargrave House Surgery is located in the centre of Hereford and provides primary medical care to people who also live in the town and its surrounding suburbs. There are approximately 8500 patients registered at the practice. The practice is managed by four partners, including a Paramedic. They are supported by three salaried GPs. The practice employs Paramedics and several Practice Nurses who carry out reviews of patients with long term conditions such as, diabetes, asthma and hypertension. They also provide cervical screening and contraceptive advice. There are three Health Care Assistants who carry out duties such as, phlebotomy, health checks and flu vaccinations. The practice is open Monday to Friday from 8am - 6pm.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

**Salary**: £11.41 per hour

Licence/Certification:

- Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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