HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT (GP PRACTICE)- 25 H/ WEEK- Immediate Joining

NHS Jobs; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Hounslow is seeking a Health Care Assistant to join immediately. The role involves providing exceptional primary care services, conducting health checks, administering vaccinations, and maintaining clinical standards. Ideal candidates should have experience in healthcare settings and strong communication skills. This position offers part-time hours of 25 per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare settings preferred.
• Ability to perform blood tests and vaccinations.
• Strong communication and patient education skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clinical teams to provide primary care services.
• Assist with clinical tasks and patient health checks.
• Maintain infection control and manage clinical equipment.

Job description

HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT (GP PRACTICE)- 25 H/ WEEK- Immediate Joining

You will collaborate with our clinical teams to provide exceptional primary care services to our patients. Your role will include a mix of Healthcare Assistant (HCA) duties and clinical administrative tasks as part of your daily responsibilities. Clinical Responsibilities: Assist with QOF-related reviews. Conduct new patient health checks and other health screenings. Perform urinalysis and prepare specimens for testing. Carry out routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, providing appropriate patient advice. Conduct blood tests (phlebotomy). Administer vaccinations, including flu and pneumococcal vaccines. Provide B12 injections. Perform wound care, dressings, and other clinical taskseither independently or under supervision. Educate patients on health and well-being, promoting NHS campaigns when necessary. Gather lifestyle data for accurate record-keeping and guide patients toward relevant health resources. Maintain infection control standards and manage clinical equipment. Assist with vaccination management and clinical stock control as needed. Administrative Responsibilities: Attend and contribute to practice meetings. Support data collection and analysis related to health and well-being needs. Assist with seasonal and special projects. Complete other ad-hoc tasks as required.