Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Bognor Regis is looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join their team in supporting nursing services. The role involves conducting baseline observations, administering vaccinations, and aiding patient education. Candidates should have a healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) and experience in a healthcare environment. Starting salary is £12.75 per hour.

Qualifications

• Maintain accurate clinical notes.
• Experience in a healthcare setting is required.
• Certification in ear syringing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the nursing team with treatment and education.
• Administer vaccinations including B12 and Flu.
• Conduct baseline observations and ECGs.

Skills

ECGs

Urine Dips

Blood Pressures

Wound Care

Ability to record accurate clinical notes

Experience of working with the general public

Education

Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4)

Ear syringing certification

Job description

We have a new Healthcare Assistant role providing an exciting opportunity to joinour friendly team supporting the delivery of the nursing service.

Main duties of the job

Working alongside Nurses, Healthcare Assistants and GP Assistants you will support the nursing team in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education.

About us

Flansham Park Health Centre is atraining Practice with 4 dedicated GP Partners and 7 Salaried GP's supported bya team of highly professional clinical and non-clinical staff to provide thehighest possible standard of care to over 13,200 patients.

Applicants who are patients of Flansham Park Health Centre:

Flansham Park HealthCentreconsiders that employing staff who are patientsof the practice has significant disadvantages both to the patient and to thepractice. Please note therefore that if yourapplication is successful, you will be required to register elsewhere.

Job responsibilities

Dutieswill include:

• Baseline Observations
• ECGs
• Dip Test UrineSamples
• Administering B12, Fluand Other Appropriate Vaccinations
• Long term conditions

Also,the following services, where if new to, full training will be given:

• Wound care, dressingsand other clinical task required

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
• Ear syringing certification

Experience

• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting
• Experience of working in a primary care environment

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

• ECGs
• Urine Dips
• Blood Pressures
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes
• Wound Care / Dressings/ Removal of sutures & staples
• Diabetes Year of Care
• Health Checks - Height, Weight, BP, Pulse
• NHS Health Checks
• B12
• Shingles/Pnuemovacc/Flu Vaccinations
• Chaperone procedure

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Depending on experienceStarting salary from £12.75 per hour