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SalaryWe have an exciting opportunity to join our clinical team at Gloucester Road Medical Centre. We are seeking a pro-active individual with recent experience of working in general practice or other healthcare environments as a HCA. Candidates would preferably have an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs
- Wound care non complex dressings following initial assessment by a qualified nurse
- Removal of Sutures
- ECGs both routine and emergency
- Venepuncture
- BP measurements in accordance with practice protocol
- Following appropriate training undertake NHS Health Checks or equivalent lifestyle checks as per protocol. Signposting patients following these checks as appropriate.
- Following appropriate training to undertake 6 monthly diabetic follow up appointments as per protocol.
- General health promotion work, e.g. weight management and smoking cessation with sign posting to most appropriate Health Care practitioner within the practice
- Manage the loaning of 24 hr ambulatory BP machines and other BP machines for patients to use at home.
- Manage the loan of the 24 hour ECG tape with patients
- Following appropriate training and annual updates to administer B12 injections under PSDs signed by GPs
- Following appropriate training and annual updates to administer annual influenza vaccinations/pneumonia and shingles vaccination to adults (18 years and over) in at risk categories under PSDs signed by GP and intranasal flu injections to children, as per current national immunisation guidelines.
- Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate, who are being examined by another clinician
- Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings
- Participate in other developmental roles as they are introduced with appropriate training and support
Benefits:
- No Sunday or Night shift working
- NHS pension
- 33 Days Holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Friendly working environment
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £11.84-£12.50 per hour
Expected hours: 18 – 37 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Language:
- English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Horfield (required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Horfield: Relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
