Healthcare Assistant GP in Stoke-on-trent inStoke-on-trent PUBLISHED MON 24 FEB 2025 Jump to job information section
Cedars Medical Centre rCJkREnR
Job description
The Cedars is looking to recruit a part-time/Full time innovative and enthusiastic HCA to join our highly skilled team.
Our surgery is rated 4.7* on NHS Reviews, one of the highest in our region!
The post will be clinical and suitable for a highly competent HCA/Assistant Practitioner. The successful candidate will work within our Medical Centre.
Pay will be dependent on experience - GOOD!
Hours - 30-36 hours per week (will include an 8pm finish on a Monday evening).
The 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
Undertake new patient health checks
Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, 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, undertake venepuncture
When trained, administer flu vaccinations
When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervison of the practice nurse
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 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
Ordering medication
Compile the PPA medication monthly
Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Process routine blood forms for patients and liaise with the patient/carer to book an appropriate appointment
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