Woodbank Surgery, a GP practice serving about 7,300 patients, is recruiting a Healthcare Assistant to support its clinical team. The post centres on hands-on clinical work, including venepuncture, NHS and new patient health checks, observations and ECGs, alongside record-keeping and infection control. It suits someone who wants patient-facing clinical work in a general practice setting, and Primary Care experience is essential.
What the job involves
- Undertake NHS Health Checks and new patient health checks
- Perform venepuncture and specimen collection
- Record clinical observations including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation, height, weight and BMI
- Carry out ECGs where trained and competent
- Support monitoring and review of patients with long-term conditions
- Provide lifestyle and health promotion advice, including smoking cessation, weight management and healthy living
- Maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records and ensure all clinical activity is correctly recorded and coded
- Assist clinicians with patient assessments and treatments when required
- Chaperone patients in line with practice policy
- Ensure clinical equipment is clean, maintained and ready for use
- Manage stock levels and clinical supplies
- Adhere to infection prevention and control policies
What’s required
Experience
- Primary Care experience
What’s offered
- Health Shield benefits
- On-site parking
- Modern ways of working
- Opportunities for professional development and CPD
- Opportunities to progress career
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Health Care Assistant employer: Woodbank Surgery
Woodbank Surgery is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises patient care and professional development. With flexible working arrangements and opportunities for growth in chronic disease management, our team is dedicated to fostering a collaborative environment where nurses can thrive and make a meaningful impact in the community.
