Healthcare Assistant
| Posting date: | 25 September 2024 |
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| Salary: | £12.00 to £13.00 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £12.00 - £13.00 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 October 2024 |
| Location: | Leeds, LS1 8TL |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0135-24-0071 |
Summary
Ideally the successful candidate will have previous Healthcare Assistant experience. A job description for the role is also attached The job holder will have to (among others): Work with nursing and medical teams in providing a proactive management of patients with chronic disease according to local strategies Supportthe nursing team in Healthcare Assistant duties such as dressings and clinical observations Conduct new patient and NHS health checks Participate in the development and implementation of service/CCG guidelines and protocols. Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory Measureand record thefollowing physiological measurements in routine presentations: blood pressure pulse rate and rhythm temperature height and weight - body mass index venepuncture ECG glucose tolerance test peak flow readings inhaler technique spirometry Undertake spirometry under indirect supervision Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions Ensure clinical rooms are appropriately stocked and ready for use at the start/end of the working day Assist regulated professional while patients undergoing minor surgery Assist with LARC fitting as required Undertake dressing procedures following local recommendations and using aseptic techniques Plan, develop and implement health promotion activities as appropriate e.g. smoking, exercise and diet Assess patients readiness to change and provide motivational support as appropriate in cases of smoking, obesity and healthy living for older people Administer the influenza, shingles and pneumococcal vaccine under indirect supervision of a regulated professional, ensuring PSDs are obtained and used for each patient System used: SystemOne Why join us? Our Benefits; NHS Pension with 20.6% Employer Contribution 25 days / 5 weeks / 200 hours annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata, if part-time) Extra days leave for work anniversary each year Enhanced Maternity;Maternity / Paternity Support;Adoption pay Family friendly employment policies Special and Significant Event Leave Participation in OMGs refer a friend scheme Continued personal and professional development 24/7 free access to an Employee Assistance Program run by awarding winning Health Assured Eye care scheme free eye test plus a contribution towards glasses Cycle to work scheme Access to NHS Discounts Note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.