Health Care Assistant

To carry out a range of clinical duties: NHS health checks, venepuncture, ECGs, injections, BP checks, Urinalysis

To assist with specialist clinics such as coils/implants and minor surgery

To maintain stocks and supplies within the practice

Emergency equipment checks

Duties and responsibilities

New patient health checks

ECG recording

Chaperoning duties

Long term condition reviews

Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses

Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment

Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording

Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation

Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms

Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and

after patient care interventions, including assisting GPs during the

performance of minor operations

Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and

well-being

Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have

been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual

Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be

promoted

Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to

health and well-being

Trentside is a vibrant and innovative surgery at the heart of the community. We have two large sites; Netherfield and Carlton Hill which are covered by our multi-disciplinary team.

We have over 18700 patients who we provide high quality, evidence based care for.

We are a friendly and supportive team to work with and believe in encouraging every employee to achieve their full potential.

We are a training practice for both medical students and nursing students

Qualifications

Essential: - NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care; - Qualification in Venepuncture

Desirable: - NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Experience

Essential: - Experience of working as a HCA

Desirable: - Experience of working within a GP practice