Now Hiring: Health Care Assistant in Hythe (Visa Sponsorship Offered) NHS Jobs

Digitaltidewave; Hythe; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Health Care Assistant to support patient care and health promotion initiatives. In this vital role, you will undertake health checks, assist with chronic disease management, and perform clinical tasks such as wound care and phlebotomy. Join a dynamic healthcare team where your contributions will enhance patient well-being and ensure high standards of care. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare support roles is beneficial.
• Ability to perform clinical tasks as directed.

Responsibilities

• Undertake new patient health checks and baseline observations.
• Support chronic disease management and health promotion programs.
• Administer vaccinations and perform phlebotomy when trained.

Skills

Patient Health Checks

Wound Care

Phlebotomy

Health Promotion

Clinical Observations

Job description

Job role: Health Care Assistant

Company name: NHS Jobs

Salary: N/A

Job Reference: A3310-25-0007

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About the Job:

Main duties of the job

The following are the core responsibilities of the healthcare assistant. There may be occasions when other tasks are required; this will depend on workload and staffing levels:

1. Undertake new patient health checks
2. Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
3. Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately
4. Facilitate routine and 24-hour blood pressure monitoring, advising patients accordingly
5. Undertake wound care, dressings, and other clinical tasks as required
6. Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
7. Carry out BMI checks as directed
8. Act as a chaperone as required
9. Undertake phlebotomy
10. When trained, administer flu vaccinations
11. When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the practice nurse
12. Carry out ECGs as requested
13. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
14. Provide support during minor operations as required
15. Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
16. Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance
17. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy
18. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

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