Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will

Undertake new patient health checks

Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately

Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly

Carry out BMI checks as directed

Act as a chaperone as required

Undertake phlebotomy

Support infection control standards

Maintain accurate clinical records using appropriate coding systems

Carry out ECGs as requested

Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation

Provide support during Minor Ops clinics as required

Ensure clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session

Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team MDT and wider PCN

Recognise clinical boundaries and refer appropriately to GPs or other professionals

Support the delivery of QOF targets and enhanced services

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential
• Completion of HCA Care Certificate
• Competence in core skills, phlebotomy, blood pressure monitoring, ECG recording
• Ability to work within a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Experience working as a Health Care Assistant in Primary Care
• Understanding of safeguarding and clinical governance
• IT proficiency and ability to maintain accurate clinical records

Experience

Desirable

• Experience working as a Health Care Assistant in Primary Care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Lindley Village Surgery

Address

Thomas Street

Lindley

Huddersfield

West Yorkshire

HD3 3JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.lindleyvillagesurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)