Job Description

Caereinion Medical Practice are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Assistant to join our clinical team.

Main duties of the job:

To support the practice nursing team in the delivery of nursing services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. The healthcare assistance will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education.

Job responsibilities

The following are core responsibilities of the Healthcare Assistant. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

Undertake new patient health checks Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature and 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 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 buns replaced in accordance with the organisation's IPC policy Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate Assist with baby clinic administration and child immunisation invites
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From 12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Language:

English (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 06/08/2025