medical assistant Peterborough, England
Job description
About the Role
Dr Laliwala and partners are looking to welcome a Healthcare Assistant to join the team on a permanent basis.
The main responsibilities of the role include:
- Supporting the practice team by carrying out the following:
o Baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately
o Routine investigations such as ECGs and venepuncture
o Wound care and dressings
o Ensuring specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
o Flu vaccinations
o Ear irrigation under the supervision of the practice nurse
o Act as a chaperone as required
o Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
o Undertake new patient health checks and BMI monitoring
o Any other clinical tasks as required
- Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes and chronic disease clinics
- Ensure daily, weekly and monthly checks are carried out such as stocking rooms, checking fridge contents and temperatures, removing clinical waste etc. and logging this information as specified
- Provide support during minor operations
- Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota
- Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead
- Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
- Support and participate in shared learning within the organisation
About you
As a key member of our team of Doctors, Physician Associates, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Pharmacists, First Contact Physiotherapists, Social prescribers, Nurses you will have:
- A level 3 healthcare qualification or equivalent, or be working towards this
- Previously dealt with the public and worked in a healthcare setting
- Ideally you will have a relevant qualification in Phlebotomy/Venepuncture
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and you will be able to understand the needs of the patient and be sensitive and empathic
- Good interpersonal skills, committed to supporting the team and the ability to work under pressure
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Strong IT skills
- A commitment to ongoing professional development
About Us
We are a group of 3 practices, based in Peterborough, over 5 sites with a combined patient list size of just under 16,000. We have a diverse patient population across the sites with varying health needs.
We offer:
- A competitive salary based on experience
- A friendly and supportive work environment
- 20 days holiday (pro rata) + Bank Holidays
- NHS pension
- Free on-site parking
- Opportunities for continued training and progression
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: DLPHCA1
