Limes Medical Centre is currently seeking a qualified Healthcare Assistant to join their team. Candidates requiring visa sponsorship are welcome to apply.
Position: Healthcare Assistant
Salary: Depending on experience
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Alfreton, Derbyshire, UK
About the Role
Limes Medical Centre are looking to recruit friendly, enthusiastic and hard-working Healthcare Assistant at 34 hours a week.
You will be working with other healthcare professionals to provide a first-class service, as well as liaising with our admin team.
We have a site in Alfreton as well as in Blackwell, a 5 minute drive away and cross working is required.
The post holder works under indirect supervision of the practice nurse lead and undertakes tasks and duties delegated by the practice nurse lead or a suitably qualified regulated professional. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, following policy and procedures while providing supervision to more junior staff.
Main Duties
- To undertake all duties in line with the training and instruction provided by the Nurses, and General Practitioners.
- Assistance at clinics, setting up and supporting clinicians and ensuring patient care by chaperoning and assisting patients to dress and undress. Wound Dressing. Patient Health Checks. Blood Pressure Monitoring. Conduct weight and height measurements, test and record blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Provide assistance in minor operations and coil fittings ensuring patient care by chaperoning etc.
- Venepuncture and the taking and preparing of pathology samples. Undertake ECGs.NHS Health Checks.
- Ear syringing and giving Influenza/B12 injections, according to protocols. Ensure adequate infection control procedures in treatment and consulting rooms.
- Ensure adequate stock levels in stock room, treatment rooms, fridges and cupboards. Ordering medical supplies and checking/recording and storage of supplies on receipt. Inputting of information onto SystmOne.
- Ensure the safe storage, recording, rotation and disposal of vaccines. Fridge temperature logging and reporting cold chain issues as necessary.
- Any other duties as directed by the Clinical Team Leaders, GPs or HR/ Operational Managers.
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- GCSE grade A-C in English and Maths
- Qualified to NQV Leve 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care
Experience (Essential)
- Experience of working in a nursing team within General practice
- Understanding of healthcare in your role
Desirable
- Knowledge of SystmOne
ADDITIONAL INFO: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Skilled worker sponsorship
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Application Process
Interested and qualified candidates should kindly CLICK HERE to learn more and apply
Application Deadline
October 9, 2024