Position Overview & Specifications

An exciting part-time (16 hours per week) opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Health Care Assistant to join our vibrant, forward-thinking practice. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the nursing team and will be responsible for participating in the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Key competencies/skills of a Health Care Assistant include: -

Completing Health Checks for patients aged 40-74 years
New patient health checks/ assessments (Height, weight, BMI, BP & Pulse)
B12 Injections
Some Vaccinations (Influenza, Pneumococcal, Shingles and Covid-19).
Urinalysis testing
ECG recording
Phlebotomy
Basic Wound Care (Including bandaging and suture/ clip removal).
Chaperoning duties
Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses
Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
Clinical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
Clearing and re-stocking of consulting rooms
Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions.
Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment for Minor Surgery clinics.
Assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations and contraception clinics.
Participating and delivering specific clinical tasks under the “Year Of Care” model for people living with long term conditions
Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
Adhere to all Health & Safety & Infection control Policies.
Apply practice policies, standards, and guidance
Participate in audit where appropriate.

About Boughton Health Centre

Boughton Health Centre is a large, well-established practice located in the beautiful and historic city of Chester. We are a supportive, high-performing practice situated in a modern purpose-built GP building, with approximately 13000 patients. You will work alongside a large Practice Team comprising of 2 GP Partners, 7 Salaried GPs, 3 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, 3 Practice Nurses (including 1 Lead Practice Nurse), 1 HCA and 1 Trainee Nurse Associate supported by a well-structured Management Team.

Benefits of working at Boughton Health Centre:

Full induction
Agenda for change holiday entitlement (pro-rata)
Access to NHS pension scheme
Training leading to career progression
Supportive, proactive and friendly team
Whole practice team building/social events
Access to Employee Assistance Programme
Network/peer support from others in similar roles across the Primary Care Network (PCN)
Practice bonus scheme

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 16 per week

Salary: £10.42-£11.20 per hour

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