NOW HIRING: HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT NEEDED IN Lowestoft NHS

Digitaltidewave; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Lowestoft is seeking a dedicated Health Care professional for a permanent, full-time role. The position involves a variety of clinical responsibilities including quality control checks, emergency management support, and patient vaccinations. Ideal candidates will have training in GCP and a commitment to promoting health among patients. This position offers an opportunity to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals and contribute to patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting quality control checks and documenting patient findings.
• Ability to assist in minor operations and administer vaccinations.
• Knowledge of promoting health living principles and patient management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly quality control checks and document findings.
• Assist healthcare professionals and promote health living principles.
• Administer vaccinations and assist in research studies.

Skills

Basic resuscitation techniques

Emergency management

Health promotion

Education

GCP training

Job description

JOB ROLE: Health Care

JOB TYPE: Permanent / Full Time

LOCATION: Lowestoft

SALARY: £12.46 – £13.85 an hour

JOB REFERENCE: A0128-25-0006

JOB DESCRIPTION

Conduct monthly quality control checks and communicate data with the control centre. Document findings in patients' records and report any abnormal findings or changes in observations. Assist healthcare professionals in emergency management and be confident in basic resuscitation techniques. Conduct annual/routine appointments according to protocol, accurately recording findings and reporting abnormalities. Undertake minor dressings under the direction of practice nurses. Perform ear assessments and advise patients accordingly, referring to a doctor or nurse when necessary. Enable patients to access appropriate professionals or clinics within the practice. Act as a chaperone when needed. Promote health living principles and provide relevant health promotion literature. Instruct patients in appropriate techniques or tasks. Document and report all clinical incidents or near misses according to procedures. Assist doctors and support patients during minor operations, including the insertion of IUCDs and implants. Administer seasonal flu and pneumococcal vaccinations following protocol and patient-specific directions. Administer intramuscular Vitamin B12 injections as instructed by the GP. Assist in research studies as directed (GCP training required). Participate in the running of the phlebotomy service according to practice protocol.