Healthcare Assistant

The Coastal Partnership; Wymondham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Wymondham is seeking a passionate nurse to join their team. The role involves preparing treatment rooms, assisting in minor surgical procedures, and maintaining high standards of patient care. Candidates should possess an NVQ in Healthcare and experience with vulnerable patients or in a GP practice. This position requires strong communication skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Comprehensive health and safety standards are to be observed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the caring profession.
• Driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare consulting/treatment rooms and maintain stocks of equipment.
• Assist with minor surgical procedures and perform delegated duties.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Dealing with Vulnerable Patients

System One Knowledge

Education

NVQ or equivalent in Healthcare

Job description

To be apart of the nursing team in their clinical and administrative activities to provide a high standard of nursing care for patients.

Support and promote the aims and ethos of the practice.

Main duties of the job

• Prepare consulting/treatment rooms, and maintain stocks of equipment
• Assist as chaperone and with minor surgical procedures as required
• Admin tasks required by the clinical team such as collection of data for audit.
• To undertake procedures and report back to clinical team with results. For example
• ECGs
• Basic Wounds
• Stock Control & Administration
• Digital Dopplers
• Flu immunisation
• Blood pressure recording
• Taking temperature and pulse
• General/Specialist Health Checks

About us

The Coastal Partnership is passionate about providing high quality NHS care and putting patients first.

If a suitable candidate applies before the closing date, we reserve the right to end the advertisement ahead of schedule.

Job responsibilities

To perform duties delegated by members of the Nursing team, maintaining high standards of care.

To liaise and work effectively with members of the team to ensure an efficient system of communication in response to patient/carers needs and any change in situations.

To understand, and adhere to the strict need for confidentiality.

To be supportive and understanding to relatives and carers.

To reinforce advice given by other Health Professionals.

To promote health enhancing choices enabling the population to take responsibility for their own health by offering constructive support.

To maintain detailed and accurate records at all times

Attend and participate in any practice meetings when required.

Ensure all Health and Safety requirements and Infection Control measures are met and to report any problems to the Nurse Lead

Be able to prioritise own workload on a day to day basis.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ or equivalent in Healthcare Previous experience in the caring profession Driving licence

Experience

• Phlebotomy Experience of dealing with Vulnerable Patients
• Experience of working in primary care Experience of working in a GP practice System One Knowledge

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.