Healthcare Assistant

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Supporting

the nursing team in delivering safe, effective and patient-centred care.

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Undertaking

routine clinical observations and procedures within your training and

competence.

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Carrying

out venepuncture, ECGs, urinalysis and diabetic foot checks following

appropriate training.

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Supporting

wound care, health promotion and preventative care activities.

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Administering

B12 injections under an appropriate Patient Specific Direction, where trained

and authorised.

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Preparing

and processing clinical specimens in accordance with Practice procedures.

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Maintaining

accurate clinical records and respecting patient privacy, dignity and

confidentiality.

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Recognising

and appropriately escalating concerns regarding patients, including

safeguarding concerns.

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Working

effectively as part of the Healthcare Support Team and wider multidisciplinary

team.

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Participating

in training and ongoing development to maintain clinical competence.

The Healthcare Assistant will undertake a range of clinical

support duties as part of the Healthcare Support Team. The post holder will

contribute to the assessment, monitoring and ongoing care of patients, working

within their agreed competencies and following Practice policies and clinical

procedures.

The role will involve undertaking routine clinical

procedures, maintaining accurate patient records, preparing clinical equipment

and specimens, and supporting the nursing team with the delivery of

preventative and health promotion activities.

The post holder will be expected to recognise and

appropriately escalate any concerns regarding a patient's health, wellbeing or

safeguarding, and to seek support from a registered healthcare professional

where required.

You will work closely with nurses, GPs and the wider

multidisciplinary team, while also being able to organise and manage your own

workload. Maintaining patient privacy, dignity, confidentiality and safety will

be fundamental to the role.

A full Job Description and Person Specification is available

as an attachment to this vacancy and provide further information about the

duties, responsibilities and requirements of the post.

This

is an exciting time to join Drs Reddy & Nunn as we continue to

develop our services and respond to the needs of our growing patient

population.

You

will be joining a friendly, supportive and forward-thinking Practice where high-quality patient

care and a positive working environment are at the heart of

what we do. As a Healthcare Assistant, you will be a valued member of our

nursing and wider multidisciplinary team, with the opportunity to develop your

clinical skills and gain valuable experience within General Practice.

We

believe in supporting our colleagues to grow and develop. You will have access

to training and support to help you build your confidence, maintain your

clinical competencies and develop your career within primary care.

We

value the contribution of every colleague and encourage our team to share ideas, work

collaboratively and play an active role in improving the services we provide to

our patients.

If

you are caring, reliable and enthusiastic, enjoy working as part of a team and

are passionate about providing excellent patient care, we would love to hear

from you.

We welcome

informal visits, if you are interested, please contact Gillian Cawkill HR

Manager gilliancawkill@nhs.net

Unfortunately,

we are unable to accept applications from individuals who require UK visa

sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of

application.

Qualifications

Personal Qualities

Experience