Part time Health Care Assistant

NHS; Loughton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary health care provider in Loughton is seeking a part-time Health Care Assistant to join its friendly team. The role involves supporting over 10,500 patients, performing duties such as wound care, ECGs, and patient health checks. Ideal candidates will have NVQ level 2 training and experience in primary care. The position offers a welcoming team environment and 5 weeks of annual leave.

Benefits

5 weeks Annual leave

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in primary care.
• Numerate/literate with legible handwriting.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinicians in minor surgery.
• Administer flu and pneumonia vaccines.
• Perform new patient health checks.

Skills

Wound care/dressings

ECGs

Diabetic Foot Checks

B12 and Flu Injections

Urinalysis

Education

Trained to NVQ level 2

Tools

EMIS Web clinical system

Job description

We are a 4 partner GP practice in the heart of Loughton looking for a part time Health care assistant to join our existing friendly team.

We care for around 10,500 patients and have a fantastic support team including 5 GPs, 3 Practice Nurses, a HCA, Pharmacists, a Social Prescriber, and a First Contact Physiotherapist. You would be joining a group who work closely to support each other and enjoy what we do.

Main duties of the job

• The successful candidate will have experience in:
• Wound care/dressings
• ECGs
• Diabetic Foot Checks
• B12 and Flu Injections
• Urinalysis
• There will also be the opportunity to assist our clinicians in minor surgery and well woman clinics.

About us

We are looking for a hard working team player with primary care experience.

In return we offer

• A welcoming and supportive team
• Well organised systems and efficient workflows
• 5 weeks Annual leave

Job responsibilities

Responsible to the Practice Nurses and Partners for clinical direction, and subject to the co-ordinating authority of the Practice Manager

• New Patient Health checks
• CVD Risk Health checks
• Testing urine samples
• Administer flu and pneumonia vaccines where appropriate
• Re-dress wounds
• Diabetic foot checks
• ECGs
• Ear syringing
• Organise clinics including stock check, booking patients, administration/paperwork
• Minor Surgery
• Hormone implants
• 24 Hour blood pressure monitoring
• Perform administrative duties and undertake other duties as may be required

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Trained to NVQ level 2
• Numerate/literate with legible handwriting
• Basic computer knowledge
• Neat and tidy appearance
• Ability to multi task and work within a team
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Accurate typing skills and record keeping
• An understanding of the NHS
• Experience in working with EMIS Web clinical system
• Experience of working in primary care
• Ability to work extra hours on occasion if needed

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.