Healthcare Assistant- Hook Surgery
| Posting date: | 05 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £13.50 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £13.50 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 July 2025 |
| Location: | Chessington, KT9 2GY |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0276-25-0047 |
Summary
CLINICAL Undertake new patient health checks Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics Carry out BMI checks as directed Act as a chaperone as required Phlebotomy Contribute towards learning disability, NHS health and severe mental illness health checks ECG recording Flu, Pneumococcal vaccinations and B12 injections under a patient specific direction Simple dressings including removal of staples or sutures Urinalysis Assist GP's in sexual health and coil clinics Preparation and processing of laboratory samples i.e. MSU, sputum, faeces NON-CLINICAL Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of work spaces To have a thorough knowledge of Practice procedures Ordering of clinical supplies and vaccinations to maintain stock levels - Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording Carry out regular stock control of medical equipment in consulting and treatment rooms on a weekly basis Contact helplines for technical support for medical equipment when required Maintain accurate and timely records, ensuring the clinical system is kept up to date A duty to advise the Nursing Team of potential problems or errors within a range of assigned tasks Attend and participate in any practice meetings and training when required Responsible for own time management To assist in seasonal and special projects as requested e.g. Flu campaign To undertake any other duties appropriate to the post as required by the Partners, Nursing team or Practice management.