HCA Birmingham, England
Raydocs - Newtown Medical Centre
Full Time
Birmingham, England
12 - 19.61 GBP HOURLY Today
Job description
- Undertake new patient health checks
- Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
- Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, 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
- Undertake venipuncture
- Administer flu/B12/Pneumococcal vaccinations
- Carry out ECGs as requested
- Conduct Glucose Tolerance Clinics under the supervision of the practice nurse/GP
- Support GP with Learning Disabilities checks
- Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
- Provide support during minor operations as required
- Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
- Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance
- Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy
- Home visits
- Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 20-37.5 per week
Salary: £12.00-£19.61 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free flu jabs
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- UK visa sponsorship
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Birmingham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- GP surgery: 1 year (required)
- Hospital: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 18/08/2023
