Health Care Assistant (maternity leave cover)
| Posting date: | 16 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 July 2025 |
| Location: | Grimsby, DN33 3JF |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | A0687-25-0003 |
Summary
Principle Responsibilities: Venipuncture Delivery of Health Checks for a number of presentations; Contribute to the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) by capturing outstanding data and management of outstanding and upcoming recalls; In accordance with the practices Patient Specific Directives (PSDs) undertake vaccinations andinjections as appropriate (influenza vaccinations, B12 vitamin injections etc); INR clinic delivery and management, including external QA for machinery; Maintenance of legible and accurate patient records. Recording of relevant medical information ona number of computer databases; Undertaking a wide range of diagnostic tests e.g. phlebotomy, urinalyses, peak flow recordings, ECGs, pregnancy tests, O2 sats, blood pressures, pulses and temperatures in accordance withagreed protocols; Carrying out new patient medicals; Chaperone duties for examinations and procedures; Assist with minor surgery procedures; Responsibility for the completion, collection, dispatch and recording of laboratory specimens. Checking, supplying and reordering laboratory paperwork and equipment; Assisting in patient care e.g. cleaning and dressing minor wounds (as advised by and under thesupervision of the Practice Nurses); Assisting in delivering health promotion to the local population; Stock ordering and stock control within the consultation rooms; Liaison with other professionals in the multi-disciplinary team; Keeping up to date with professional development and training to ensure optimum effectiveness; Acting in a professional manner in adherence to agreed policies, protocols and guidelines; Any other duties which the Nurse Lead or Partners feel should fall under the responsibilities of this post.