Healthcare Assistant(Experienced in Primary Care Essential)

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.