Would you like to work in a dynamic, innovative and supportive setting. Would you like to join a diverse and welcoming team of healthcare professionals, dedicated to delivering care that is not only efficient but truly focused on the patient.
The ideal candidate will be motivated, enthusiastic and with excellent communication skills, with the drive and determination to positively impact patient care.
The role of the HCA is to support the nursing and doctor teams in delivering patient care and maintaining a safe, effective treatment environment. Responsibilities include clinical support, patient care, infection control, stock rotation, and various routine health monitoring activities. The HCA contributes to quality and efficiency by adhering to established protocols and maintaining competence in all delegated tasks. The role strictly adheres to the boundaries of practice defined within this job description, with supervision sought for any tasks outside established competencies.
The role will be based in the practice and will be for 16 hours per week worked over 2 days. Pay will be based on experience and will be between £13 and £14 per hour.
Main duties of the job
- Conducting new patient health checks and NHS Health Checks.
- Performing venepuncture and ensuring prompt dispatch of laboratory specimens, including blood, urine, and swabs, adhering to designated collection times.
- Blood pressure checks, including ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (24-hour).
- Setting up and conducting ECGs.
- Measuring height and weight.
- Providing smoking cessation advice, CHD reviews, hypertension reviews, and general health promotion.
- Assisting with diabetic foot checks.
- Undertaking ear irrigation, INR monitoring, peak flow recording, and wound swabs.
- Administering flu, pneumonia, and B12 injections under supervision and after adequate training.
- Assisting GPs with minor procedures, including joint injections, dressing changes, IUD and Implanon insertions, coil fittings, and other clinics.
- Well Person Checks.
- Conducting patient education on lifestyle improvements such as diet, exercise, smoking cessation, and preventative health care measures.
- Tasks involving immunisations, such as shingles, pneumococcal, and flu vaccines, will be performed under a Patient Specific Direction with authorised supervision.
About us
EastTrees Health Centre is looking to recruit a new to nursing Practice Nurse to join our friendly team of 4 nurses, 2 HCA’s and 2 phlebotomist’s. We serve a very multi-cultural community of around 16,000 patients.
Job responsibilities
- Consult with patients and their families to undertake assessments of patient need.
- Deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion, long-term condition management and patient education.
- Be an integral part of the general practice team.
- Provide clinical support to registered nurses and other healthcare professionals within the organisation.
- Deliver basic clinical care interventions under supervision, supporting continuity of care and patient safety initiatives.
- Act as a chaperone as required.
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