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Healthcare Assistant(Experienced in Primary Care Essential)

Job Description

Exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) or Nurse Associate position in Preston. This role is with a reputable client and requires experience in primary care, making it a great fit for dedicated professionals like yourself.
Details:

  • Position Type: Locum
  • Duration: 2 to 5 days per week for 3 months, with an ASAP start and potential to extend to 6 months
  • System: EMIS
  • Rate: £17 all inclusive

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain strict confidentiality of patient and practice information.
  • Prepare consulting and treatment rooms, ensuring examination instruments and specimen collection materials are stocked and consumables are in date.
  • Manage clinical waste disposal and maintain cleanliness of consultation rooms.
  • Perform stock control duties, including storing new stock and rotating supplies as per policy.
  • Monitor and record daily vaccine refrigerator temperatures.
  • Record patient data such as blood pressure, smoking status, heights, and weights according to protocol.
  • Prepare forms and documents for patient services and ensure patients understand requirements.
  • Perform phlebotomy, including glucose tolerance tests, ensuring correct documentation.
  • Fit and remove 24-hour blood pressure monitors.
  • Assist in calibrating medical equipment under supervision.
  • Perform electrocardiography (ECG) according to practice protocol.
  • Conduct new patient and NHS Health Checks as required.
  • Undertake diabetic annual review checks in line with practice protocol.
  • Act as a chaperone when required by the clinician.
  • Assist in the ophthalmology clinic.
  • Input, update, and extract patient data from the practice system.
  • Assist with audits and participate in training sessions as required.
  • Dispose of clinical waste and sharps according to practice policy.
  • Perform housekeeping duties, including cleaning and maintaining medical equipment.
  • Ensure compliance with vaccine and cold chain storage protocols.
  • Perform urinalysis and other general observations (e.g., blood glucose monitoring, pulse, and oxygen saturation checks).
  • Assist in baby weighing and capturing dermatology photographs.
  • Support clinicians during minor operation clinics and coil fittings.
  • Complete other clinical tasks as trained and agreed to meet the needs of the practice.

Qualifications:

  • Experience in a primary care setting is essential.
  • Relevant certifications and training.