Healthcare Assistant

We are currently seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join our team at Camberley Health Centre. As a Healthcare Assistant with us, you will play a key role. This role will include working under supervision, assisting, and supporting the Nurse team in delivering a high-quality healthcare service to every patient. You will have excellent communication skills and will understand the importance of communicating tailored advice and support.,

• NHS health checks


• Phlebotomy


• Blood Pressure & Pulse Monitoring


• Urinalysis


• Requesting pathology tests: eg urine culture


• ECG recording


• 24 hour BP & 24 hour ECG Monitoring


• Clip and Sucture removal


• Diabetic Foot Checks


• INR Monitoring Clinics


• Give flu vaccinations and B12 injections upon completion of accredited course


• Assist GP with coil clinic


• Act as Chaperone when required


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


• Accurately measure and record clinical measurements such as height, weight and waist measurements


• Administration tasks


• Ensure timely and accurate recording of clinical information and patient interventions on relevant electronic database systems (e.g. EMIS) and following business continuity plans if the electronic system is unavailable


• Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating.


• Provide and communicate relevant health promotion literature and lifestyle advice to patients


• Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session


• Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with IPC policy


• Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring mechanisms to develop new ways of working.
  
  We are a friendly Practice in Camberley, serving a diverse community of approximately 10k patient list. With a multi disciplinary team comprising of GPs, Nurses, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Healthcare Assistant, Medical Administrator/Receptionists, Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technician.