Health Care Assistant inCoventry inCoventry PUBLISHED 24 MAY 2024

Depending on experience Band 3 or equavalent  PERMANENT 

Godiva Group Practice

Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately.

please see attached Job description

Working under the direct supervision of the senior practice nurse and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.

Godiva Group Practice are seeking a full-time Health Care Assistant to work in our friendly, busy GP Surgery based in Coventry.

The role is varied and includes phone consulting, face to face appointments, conducting ECG and investigations and liaising with the clinicians including the doctors, nurses, ANPs and practice pharmacist. The candidate must flexible to learn skill required for General practice. Part of the role will be to go for ward round with GP on weekly basis and also support practice nursing for conducting NHS health checks, smoking cessation.The role is full time but can be flexible with agreement. The candidate would be fully supported by the practice and clinical team. The role is eligible for the NHS Pension scheme.

  • 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
  • Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
  • Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
  • Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
  • Carry out BMI checks as directed
  • Act as a chaperone as required
  • When trained, administer flu vaccinations
  • Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
  • Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
  • Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance
  • 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

please see attached Job description

Working under the direct supervision of the senior practice nurse and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.

Godiva Group Practice are seeking a full-time Health Care Assistant to work in our friendly, busy GP Surgery based in Coventry.

The role is varied and includes phone consulting, face to face appointments, conducting ECG and investigations and liaising with the clinicians including the doctors, nurses, ANPs and practice pharmacist. The candidate must flexible to learn skill required for General practice. Part of the role will be to go for ward round with GP on weekly basis and also support practice nursing for conducting NHS health checks, smoking cessation.The role is full time but can be flexible with agreement. The candidate would be fully supported by the practice and clinical team. The role is eligible for the NHS Pension scheme.

  • 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
  • Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
  • Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
  • Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
  • Carry out BMI checks as directed
  • Act as a chaperone as required
  • When trained, administer flu vaccinations
  • Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
  • Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
  • Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance
  • 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



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