Healthcare Assistant

Riverside Medical Center, Inc.; Castleford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical center in Castleford is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to support medical personnel in caring for patients. Responsibilities include nursing tasks, patient education, and handling administrative duties. Candidates should have excellent communication skills, basic computer skills, and a full driving license for home visits. Flexibility is important for covering shifts.

Benefits

Uniform provided

Support for personal development

Qualifications

• Full, clean driving license required for home visits.
• Experience with nursing tasks such as patient registration and monitoring.
• Familiarity with administrative tasks in a medical setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist medical personnel in patient care including treatment and patient education.
• Manage patient records and ensure documentation accuracy.
• Drive for home visits if necessary.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to work independently

Understanding of confidentiality

Flexibility

Job description

Riverside Medical Centre JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE

Healthcare Assistant

WORK PATTERN

Monday, Tuesday, Friday 12-5pm and Wednesday, Thursday 11-5pm.

HOURS PER WEEK

27 hours per week, flexibility requested to cover sickness and annual leave.

RATE OF PAY

Competitive salary depending on experience

REPORTS TO

Nurse manager/Practice manager

Job Summary

To assist medical personnel in the care of Practice patients, including treatment, preventative care, screening, and patient education. The role involves some administrative duties. A uniform (tunic) will be supplied and must be worn at all times.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Nursing tasks such as new patient registration, NHS Health Checks, ECG, BP monitoring, Urinalysis, Phlebotomy, and assisting with vaccination programs.
2. Providing lifestyle advice, making referrals, weight monitoring, spirometry, and ensuring smooth clinical waste collection and sharps bin management.
3. Restocking and maintenance of equipment and clinical areas.
4. Administrative responsibilities including updating patient records, managing appointment systems, creating recall letters, and supporting practice projects.
5. Managing medical records and ensuring accurate documentation.
6. Driving may be required for home visits; a full, clean driving license is necessary.

Special Requirements

Understanding and adherence to confidentiality, ability to work independently, basic computer skills, flexibility, excellent communication skills, and a full driving license for home visits.

Other Responsibilities

Supporting health and safety, promoting equality and diversity, participating in personal and professional development, maintaining quality, effective communication, and contributing to service implementation.

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