medical assistant London, England
Job description
Chartfield Surgery is looking for an experienced and capable medical professional to work on a full- or part-time basis in the role of Health Care Assistant. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 experience in a healthcare setting. We encourage applicants who are currently studying for their PLAB exam to apply for this role.
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Phlebotomy
- New patient health checks
- Simple dressings
- ECG/blood pressure/spirometry and reversibility monitoring
- Administration of Flu/B12/Shingles/Pneumococcal vaccinations
- Assisting GPs in coil fitting
- Chaperoning
- Collection and monitoring of clinical waste and preparation of sharps bin
Further responsibilities:
- Receptionist and clinical administration duties
- Assisting in clinical administration tasks
- Monitoring fridges and logging cold chain records
- Ordering clinical supplies as necessary
- Assisting in seasonal clinics such as the flu jab drive
- Participating in practice meetings
- Reporting to the Senior Nurse and the nursing team
- Undertaking any other necessary clinical and non-clinical tasks as delegated
What we're looking for:
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in a clinical healthcare role.
- You should be experienced in using a clinical software platform such as EMIS Web or SystmOne, and have experience using software associated with healthcare equipment such as ECG machines.
- Ideally experienced in primary care, although secondary care experience is also welcome.
- A bubbly, friendly, and sociable person willing to get stuck into the role and lend a hand wherever it's needed.
- You should be keen to help develop the practice's quality and identify areas where we can improve patient care.
You will be responsible for managing your own time and workload and planning accordingly. The practice is keen for all clinical staff to undertake further training and will support you to develop your skills. You will be expected to support the clinical team and provide an excellent level of service to patients. Experience with EMIS Web is preferable but not required to apply for this post. Basic computer literacy is essential.
About Us
Chartfield Surgery is a 14,000-patient practice located in central Putney. We are a training practice with a large and friendly team which would suit an applicant looking for a long-term position.
COVID-19 considerations:
The practice is COVID-secure and takes all necessary steps to ensure that infection prevention and control procedures are followed.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Part-time hours: 25 per week
Salary: Up to £12.50 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
