Healthcare Assistant: Patient Care & Clinical Support

NHS Jobs; Jarrow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayfield Medical Group is seeking a healthcare assistant to join our busy practice in the community. You will undertake patient health checks, support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes, and carry out baseline observations and BP monitoring as required.

You will work closely with the care team to ensure patient care standards are maintained, participate in audits and ad hoc duties, and provide a confidential, high-quality service in a diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Undertake new patient health checks
• Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
• Carry out baseline observations such as pulse rate, blood pressure and temperature and record findings accurately
• Facilitate routine BP monitoring and advise patients accordingly
• Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
• Support the practice nurse with chronic disease clinic management
• Carry out BMI checks as directed
• Act as a chaperone as required
• Undertake venepuncture
• Administer flu vaccinations
• Carry out ear irrigation under supervision
• Carry out ECGs as requested
• Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
• Provide support during minor operations and ensure clinical rooms are stocked and prepared
• Ensure fridges are cleaned and clinical waste is managed as per IPC policy
• Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
• Participate in practice audits and local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
• Support shared learning within the practice and assist with opening/closing procedures

Job description

Mayfield Medical Group is seeking a healthcare assistant to join our busy practice in the community. You will undertake patient health checks, support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes, and carry out baseline observations and BP monitoring as required.

You will work closely with the care team to ensure patient care standards are maintained, participate in audits and ad hoc duties, and provide a confidential, high-quality service in a diverse environment.