Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for an enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant to join our dynamic nursing team at Ariel Healthcare

The role will be to provide excellent compassionate care to our practice population. Ideally we would like recruit a trained HCA but training will be offered to the right candidate.

Personality and a sense of humour are more important to us than qualifications!

KEY RESULT AREAS/RESPONSIBILITIES

A fully trained Healthcare Assistant undertakes and records the following tasks:

Measurement of height and weight Urinalysis Measurement of blood pressure Measurement of temperature and pulse Recording of ECGs Venepuncture New patient health checks Cardio call monitoring Assisting with minor surgery Influenza vaccination Carers checks B12 injections Taking INR samples and recording results on INR star software. Passing results to duty practice Nurse for review
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Clinical Responsibilities

Recognises changes in the patients observations which must be reported and acted on. Assist clinicians in emergency management of patients. Enable patients to access appropriated professionals in the practice team. Act as a chaperone. Provide relevant health promotion literature for patients. Clearly present patients points of view to others.

Care Management

Ensure stock items are provided in GP and treatment rooms.

Maintain clinical equipment efficiently.

Follow infection control standards.

Contribute new ideas to improve patient care.

Instruct patients in appropriate techniques or tasks.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Expected hours: 16 - 24 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee mentoring programme Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Sick pay Store discount
Work Location: In person