Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Penrith; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Penrith is seeking an experienced Healthcare Assistant to support the clinical team in delivering patient care. This full-time role requires relevant qualifications and experience in a healthcare setting, focusing on tasks like monitoring vital signs and providing patient information. Join a training practice that values healthcare professionals committed to enhancing patient well-being.

Qualifications

• Computer literate and willing to undertake Care Certificate, NVQ, or an equivalent qualification.
• Requires experience in a healthcare setting.
• Qualifications specified include Care Certificate or NVQ Level 3.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing and delivering prescribed patient care programs.
• Record and follow guidelines for healthcare tasks.
• Administer B12, Flu, and Pneumococcal Vaccinations.

Skills

Experience working within a healthcare setting

Experience working within a GP practice or primary care

Education

Care Certificate or NVQ Level 3 in a relevant subject

Qualified in Phlebotomy

Tools

Knowledge of Windows

Job description

The Lakes Medical Practice, Penrith, is looking for an experienced Healthcare Assistant to join their team.

This role is being readvertised due to unforeseen circumstances. Previous applicants are welcome to reapply.

**Consideration will be given to those seeking a HCA training role, for the right applicant with relevant experience.**

This is a full-time role. Days of work are usually Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturdays.

You will work under the direct supervision of the Practice Nurse and in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols. The Healthcare Assistant will assist the practice's clinical team in providing and delivering prescribed patient care programs.

Main duties of the job

• Record and follow guidelines for tasks for which you have received appropriate training.
• Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory.
• Measuring and recording physiological measurements in routine presentations, including blood pressure, pulse rate and rhythm, temperature, height, weight, and body mass index.
• Venepuncture
• ECG

Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during, and after patient care interventions.

Support and monitor patients during nebulisation therapy.

Conduct Long-Term Condition Reviews and Foot Checks.

Administer B12, Flu, and Pneumococcal Vaccinations.

Contact patients on behalf of and as advised by the GP/Clinical team, to advise on test results and recall plans following consultations or test results.

Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted.

Provide accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within your competence.

About us

We are a 3-partner training practice based in Penrith, Cumbria. Our team includes:

Practice Support Team: Admin/Reception/Medications

Job responsibilities

• Record and follow guidelines for tasks for which you have received appropriate training.
• Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory.
• Measuring and recording physiological measurements, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, height, weight, and BMI.
• Venepuncture
• ECG

Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during, and after patient care interventions.

Support and monitor patients during nebulisation therapy.

Conduct Long-Term Condition Reviews and Foot Checks.

Administer B12, Flu, and Pneumococcal Vaccinations.

Contact patients on behalf of the GP/Clinical team, to advise on test results and recall plans following consultations or tests.

Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted.

Provide accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within your competence.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience working within a healthcare setting.
• Experience working within a GP practice or primary care.

Qualifications

• Computer literate with knowledge of Windows.
• Willingness to undertake Care Certificate, NVQ, or an equivalent qualification.
• Qualified in Phlebotomy.
• Care Certificate or NVQ Level 3 in a relevant subject.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Salary range: £23,809.50 to £26,000 per year, depending on experience.