Job Description

Establish and maintain communication with a range of people on a range of matters in a form that is appropriate to them and the situation.

Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others

Contribute to the improvement of services

Maintain quality in own work and encourage others to do the same

Support equality and value diversity, identifying when own or others behaviour undermines equality and diversity

Plan, develop, implement and assess approaches to promote health and well being

Recognise and report situations where there might be a need for protection

Undertake record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training Preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory Measuring and recording:- Blood pressure Pulse rate and rhythm Smoking and smoking cessation advice Alcohol Frailty Score Height and weight Body mass index ECGs including 3/7 day ECGs Blood glucose monitoring Venepuncture 24hr BP monitoring Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions Ensure GPs rooms and clinical treatment rooms are clean and well stocked Undertake dressing procedures following local recommendations, complying with infection control principles and practice Perform spirometry on patients after full training and assessment of competence Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence Support clinicians in providing minor procedures Ear Irrigation Doppler New Patient Medicals NHS Health Checks
Plan, develop and implement ways of raising and promoting awareness of health and well-being, keeping records of what has been done

Provide support and encouragement to patients to self-manage their conditions as appropriate

Maintain the notice board in the waiting in the waiting room and promote good health with educational material

Administer influenza, pneumococcal and Vitamin B12 vaccinations Remove sutures and clips Undertake foot checks for people with diabetes Act as chaperone, when requested Record information and activities undertaken with patients and carers in an accurate and timely fashion using manual or computer systems and Snomed Codes.
Job Type: Permanent

Pay: 12.21-12.80 per hour

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Dover, CT16 1EF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: HCA - Buckland Medical Centre