Now Hiring: Healthcare Assistant in Stalybridge (Visa Sponsorship Offered) NHS Jobs

Digitaltidewave; Stalybridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare assistant position is available within Digitaltidewave to support NHS services. The role includes undertaking patient health checks, assisting in chronic disease management, and ensuring clinical areas are adequately stocked. Training will be provided for specific tasks such as administering injections.

Responsibilities

• Carry out new patient health checks and support health promotion programmes.
• Perform baseline observations and record findings accurately.
• Assist during minor operations and ensure clinical areas are prepared.

Skills

Health checks

Clinical observations

Support in minor operations

Health promotion

Job description

Job role: Healthcare Assistant

Company name:NHS Jobs

Job Reference:A4801-25-0001

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About the Job:

The following are the core responsibilities of the healthcare assistant. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and training. Training will be offered where required.

• Undertake new patient health checks. Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes.
• Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately.
• Carry out BMI checks as directed.
• Act as a chaperone as required.
• Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation.
• Provide support during minor operations and in family planning clinics as required.
• Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session.
• Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy.
• Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate.
• Carry out ECGs as requested.
• Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics.
• Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes.
• Attend and participate in practice meetings as required.
• When trained, administer injections.
• When trained, undertake venepuncture.
• Undertake any other additional duties appropriate to the post as requested by the GP Partners or Management.

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