Healthcare Assistant

New patient health checks.

Flu immunisations & other immunisations as trained.

B12 Injections.

Simple wound checks & dressings.

Pneumococcal injections.

HCA Diabetic check including foot care.

Blood pressure & blood pressure monitoring.

Ear irrigation.

ECG recording.

Phlebotomy.

INRs.

Weight checks.

Removal of stitches.

Contraceptive pill checks.

Chaperoning duties.

Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses.

Cleansing and maintenance of clinical equipment.

Emptying clinical waste bins.

Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording.

Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation.

Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms.

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.

In addition to the summary of the role, and the roles and

responsibilities already outlined, key attributes include:

responsible for a diverse array of responsibilities, skills and qualifications should include:

An ability to multi-task,

and prioritise tasks in order of importance.

Calm and unflappable in

first aid scenarios.

Caring, patient and patient

focussed.

Good communication skills, verbal and written.

Strong organisational

Strong collaborative skills, working with the rest of their Practice

team, including asking for assistance when required.

Here at Bower Mount Medical Practice, we are a friendly team responsible for the care of circa 11,000 patients, including patients that reside in local nursing and care homes, or are housebound.

Our mission is to provide professional, accessible, quality healthcare services for our patients, providing the best possible outcomes for our patients in a safe and welcoming environment. We strive to be a modern general practice, offering a wide range of services. We aim to use technology in an effective and efficient way to improve our administration, patient contact and clinical activity. We are keen to invest in our team, to develop their skills and knowledge.

We are situated in central

Maidstone, and offer free parking for staff.

Qualifications

Essential: - 5 GCSEs at grades 9-4.; - Evidence of completion of STEP, including phlebotomy training.; - Competence in venepuncture, and undertaking ECGs.