Healthcare Assistant – Burnham and Berrow Medical Centre
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Burnham & Berrow Medical Centre is looking for an experienced, motivated, flexible and committed individual to join the practice team as a Healthcare Assistant on a permanent contract, to deliver direct and indirect patient care working under the supervision of the Lead Practice Nurse in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols.
The Healthcare Assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.
The post is available 20-25 hours per week with an NHS pension.
Salary is dependant on experience.
Main duties of the job
New patient health checks BMI, Urinalysis
ECG recording
INR monitoring using Coagucheck and INR Star
To undertake Doppler testing
Blood Pressure Monitoring following practice hypertension guidelines, issue HBPM in accordance with practice policy
Phlebotomy including perform annual blood tests, BP, BMI, ACR as requested for patients with chronic diseases
Urinalysis MSU, ACR in accordance with practice policy
Wound Care suture removal in accordance with practice policy, following training
Weight Management
Chaperoning duties
Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/Nurses
Administer influenza vaccines according to PSD, following training
Administer B12 injections according to PSD
To undertake Spirometry for GP to interpret results.
Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms
Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations, coils and implants
Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
Help to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being
Burnham-on-Sea - Our Practice & Town
Burnham and Berrow Medical Centre is a large, well established practice with an on-site pharmacy, which provides a wide range of services to around 15,000 patients. We are a friendly practice in a seaside town location and our transport links are great - The M5, Bristol Airport and train routes to London mean that Burnham-on-Sea is very conveniently located.
Burnham-on-Sea is ideally located within easy access to the Blackdown and the Mendip Hills both designated as Areas Of Natural Beauty, with a network of footpaths and byways for walking, mountain biking and horse riding. It is perfect for discovering the beauty of the beaches and coastal paths, and both sites are within 5-10 minutes walk of the beach.
Positioned on the edge of the Somerset levels, the town is home to one of the longest stretches of sandy beach in Europe and its iconic lighthouse. The town has retained much of its traditional charms and hosts a number of eateries, restaurants and shops.
Benefits we offer:
flexible roles and working options
competitive rates of pay
NHS pension membership
mentorship from experienced clinicians
career development - through annual appraisal, we encourage career development and progression and are keen to support staff who wish to extend their role
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
New patient health checks BMI, Urinalysis
ECG recording
INR monitoring using Coagucheck and INR Star
To undertake Doppler testing
Blood Pressure Monitoring following practice hypertension guidelines, issue HBPM in accordance with practice policy
Phlebotomy including perform annual blood tests, BP, BMI, ACR as requested for patients with chronic diseases
Urinalysis MSU, ACR in accordance with practice policy
Wound Care suture removal in accordance with practice policy, following training
Weight Management
Chaperoning duties
Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/Nurses
Administer influenza vaccines according to PSD, following training
Administer B12 injections according to PSD
To undertake Spirometry for GP to interpret results.
Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms
Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations, coils and implants
Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
Help to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being
Assist with recall systems
Lifestyle advice, (diet, weight, exercise, smoking cessation, alcohol) making necessary referrals within PHCT and local support services
Maintain health promotion information in waiting room designated for patient education
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
English & Maths GCSE (or equivalent)
NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
Care Certificate
Desirable Qualifications
HCA Training
Essential Experience
Previous experience of working as a HCA or equivalent
Can carry out clinical, technical, scientific or administrative duties according to established protocols or procedures, or systems of work.
Desirable Experience
Previous experience of working in Primary Care/ or similar NHS setting
Essential Knowledge and skills
Demonstrates basic factual knowledge of field of work
Ability to demonstrate excellent communication skills
Ability to work well under pressure
Strong organisational skills
IT literate
Willingness to work flexibly (potentially across multiple site)
Good understanding of the importance of confidentiality
Desirable Knowledge and skills
Previous experience using EMIS web
