Compassionate Healthcare Assistant – Primary Care

Dean Cross Surgery; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Dean Cross Surgery is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to support our nursing team and GPs with a range of clinical and administrative duties that contribute to the efficient running of the practice.

The successful candidate will be caring, organised, and able to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a healthcare environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Care Certificate or NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Support the nursing and clinical team in delivering high-quality patient care.
• Undertake routine clinical observations such as blood pressure, pulse, height, weight and BMI measurements.
• Assist with wound care and dressings; support vaccination and screening programs.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure infection prevention and control procedures are followed.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Basic IT skills

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Care Certificate

NVQ 2/3 Health & Social Care

Tools

EMIS Web

SystmOne

Job description

Dean Cross Surgery is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to support our nursing team and GPs with a range of clinical and administrative duties that contribute to the efficient running of the practice.

The successful candidate will be caring, organised, and able to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care.