Health Care Assistant in General Practice

To undertake all duties in line with the training and instruction provided by the Nurses, Nurse Practitioner and General Practitioners

Assistance at clinics (including minor operation clinics) ensuring patient care by chaperoning and assisting patients to dress and undress

Conduct weight and height measurements, test and record blood pressure and blood sugar levels

Venepuncture and the taking and preparing of pathology samples

Undertake ECG, Ear syringing and Spirometry testing and dressings if trained to do so

Assist with the provision of health checks for target groups

The collection of clinical waste, ensuring appropriate storage prior to disposal

The ongoing cleaning and sterilization of clinical equipment and working surfaces, preparing treatment rooms prior to use

Ensure adequate infection control procedures in treatment/consulting rooms

Use of Practice clinical system for patient searches for clinics and patient recall

To ensure adequate clinical stock levels/ medical stationery

The role is for 37.5 hours a week. However, flexibility is essential as you will also be expected to cover for holidays and sickness. Pay rate is competitive and you will receive 6 weeks holiday plus bank holiday (pro rata). Previous experience as a Health Care Assistant in General Practice or another busy clinical environment is essential.

Northgate Surgery is a large doctors practice in Pontefract with 16301 patients. The practice is dynamic and innovative in the way it is run. We like to work at the forefront of change. We are heavily involved in our Primary Care network and work closely with the other Practices. Northgate surgery is a training practice with a wide variety of different students. Benefits package includes competitive salary, NHS pension and 6 weeks holiday.