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.


  • Start: ASAP
  • Duration: 6 Months
  • Rate: £11.44 - £17 per hour + £250 Welcome Bonus
  • Location: Leyland, England
  • Type: Contract
  • Industry: Medical
  • Recruiter: Service Care Solutions Ltd
  • Contact: Brett Smith
  • Tel: 01772 208 961
  • Fax: 01772 471473
  • Email: to view click here
  • Posted: 2024-10-18 13:21:36 -

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