We are a welcoming GP surgery in Steyning, West Sussex, serving a patient population of approximately 12,000. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our team.
In this role, you will provide essential care and support to patients, ensuring high standards of healthcare are maintained. You will be working both independently and collaboratively with our Practice Nurses and General Practiioners to deliver excellent patient care. Strong communication skills and a patient-centred approach are essential for this role.
We are looking for 16 hours per week on a Monday and Wednesday.
To provide nursing support to the Practice Nurse and General Practitioners to ensure the efficient and effective provision of the full range of nursing services to the patients of the practice.
The preparation and efficiency of treatment & GP rooms and treatment room equipment.
To maintain adequate clinical stock levels and medical stationery.
To maintain adequate clinical stock levels, clean and tidy GP rooms
Our clinical team includes 5 GP Partners, 6 Salaried GPs, 3 Practice Nurses, 2 Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs), a Women's Health Nurse, 2 Healthcare Assistants (HCAs), and an FPC Practitioner. They are supported by our dedicated non-clinical teams.
To undertake all duties inline with training and instruction provided by the Practice Nurses and General practitioners.
Venepuncture and the taking and preparing of pathology samples.
Conduct weight and height measurements, test and record blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
The testing and results recording of clinical specimens.
Undertake ECG's.
Arrange 24 hour BP monitoring.
Assist with the provision of health checks.
To under take dressings under supervision and training by the practice nurses.
Urea Breath Tests.
Ensure Adequate stock levels in stock room, treatment rooms and cupboards.
The checking and recording of medical supplies on receipt.
The inputting of information onto the clinical system.
The collection and replacement of clinical sharps waste, ensuring appropriate storage prior to disposal.
The ongoing cleaning of clinical equipment, trolleys and working surfaces, preparing treatment rooms prior to use.
Ensure adequate infection control procedures in treatment and all consulting rooms.
Work safely at all time sin accordance with Legislative requirements and Practice Policy and Procedures.
To assists General practitioners and Women's Health nurse in looking after patients whilst having minor operations and IUD fittings.
Steyning Medical Practice
Steyning Health Centre
Tanyard Lane
Steyning
West Sussex
BN44 3RJ
http://www.steyninghealthcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)