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Date Added: Tue 12/11/2024

General Practice Health Care Assistant

Bingley, UK
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Company: SERVICE CARE SOLUTIONS - HEALTHCARE

Job Type: Permanent, FullTime

Salary: £14.00 - £16.00 per hour

General Practice Health Care AssistantLocation: BradfordPosition Type: Full-timeJob Summary:An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and enthusiastic Health Care Assistant to join the Medical Practice team. Due to the retirement of a current team member, we are looking for a dedicated and compassionate individual to work full-time as part of our experienced nursing team. The role offers the chance to be involved in a variety of clinical tasks and contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care.Main Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Undertake new patient health checks to support care planning
  • Assist practice nurses with health promotion programmes for patients
  • Carry out baseline observations (e.g., pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate) and accurately record findings
  • Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring and advise patients on results
  • Provide wound care and dressings as needed
  • Support chronic disease management clinics (e.g., diabetes, asthma) with the practice nurse
  • Carry out BMI checks as directed
  • Act as a chaperone during patient consultations when required
  • Venepuncture (once trained)
  • Administer flu vaccinations (once trained)
  • Carry out ECGs (once trained)
  • Ensure clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
  • Maintain cleanliness of fridges and ensure they meet guidelines
  • Ensure clinical waste is disposed of properly and sharps bins are replaced in line with IPC (Infection Prevention Control) policies
  • Deliver opportunistic health promotion when appropriate
  • Assist with urinalysis and third-party checks
  • Provide support during minor operations when required
About Us:
  • We are a supportive, forward-thinking practice with 6 GP partners.
  • We serve a growing patient list of 9,500 patients.
  • Medical Practice is a purpose-built surgery located in a quiet rural village with easy access to Shipley, Bingley, Keighley, and North Leeds.
  • We are part of the Bingley Bubble Primary Care Network, working closely with local healthcare providers to deliver high-quality care to our community.
Candidate Requirements:
  • Previous experience in a healthcare assistant role is desirable, but not essential
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Enthusiastic and passionate about patient care
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • Flexibility and a willingness to learn new skills
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