Primary Care Clinical Support Assistant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Grantham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to work within a clinical setting, supporting the practice nursing team with health promotion and patient care activities.

The post covers core duties such as conducting baseline observations, wound care, venepuncture after training, taking blood pressure, ECGs, and assisting with minor procedures, while ensuring rooms and equipment are ready for each session.

Responsibilities

• Undertake new patient health checks
• Support the practice nursing team with health promotion programmes
• Carry out baseline observations such as pulse rate, blood pressure, temperature and record findings accurately
• Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
• Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
• Support the nursing team with the management of chronic disease clinics
• Carry out BMI checks as directed
• Act as a chaperone when required
• Undertake venepuncture once trained
• Administer flu vaccinations once trained
• Carry out ECGs as requested
• Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
• Provide support during minor operations as required
• Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
• Ensure fridges are routinely cleaned in accordance with current guidance
• Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with IPC policy
• Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
• Partake in audit as directed by the audit lead
• Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
• Support and participate in shared learning throughout the organisation
• Undertake any tasks consistent with the level of the post and the scope of the role
• Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the rota

Job description

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to work within a clinical setting, supporting the practice nursing team with health promotion and patient care activities.

The post covers core duties such as conducting baseline observations, wound care, venepuncture after training, taking blood pressure, ECGs, and assisting with minor procedures, while ensuring rooms and equipment are ready for each session.