Health Care Assistant - ref. f40046923

Attenborough Surgery is a training Practice with GP registrars & Medical students, as well as in house teaching and a team of Salaried GPs, First Contact Physiotherapist, Clinical Pharmacists, Social Prescriber and dietitian as well as an award-winning team of Mental Health Workers.

Easy access from Hertfordshire or North London- 5 mins from Junction 5 of the M1. Parking on all sites, with a dedicated space when working at Bushey in our underground carpark.

We are seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join our team at the surgery. Working 30-37.5hrs per week across 3 of our local sites. We are seeking a positive can-do attitude together with good team working.

Main duties of the job

Working under the direct supervision of the senior practice nurse and strictly 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.

Working under the direct supervision of the senior practice nurse and strictly 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.

• Phlebotomy, Flu / B12 Injections/IM injections, NHS Health Checks, Blood Pressure Monitoring, Weight / Height Measurement

• Anti-Coagulation/INR Checks,Performing ECGs, Alcohol & Smoking Cessation / Awareness, Suture Removal, Wound Dressings, Diabetic Foot check

We are an EMIS Web practice

This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not restrictive or definitive

Skills required Anti-Coagulation/INR Checks /Performing ECGs/ Alcohol & Smoking Cessation / Awareness Suture Removal Wound Dressings

Essential criteria:Experience as a Health Care Assistant