Healthcare Assistant

We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly clinical team at Spirit Primary Care. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in a Primary Care setting who is confident supporting patients with long-term health conditions, carrying out health checks and assessments, undertaking phlebotomy and administering vaccinations. At Spirit Primary Care, we believe that great patient care starts with great people. You will be joining a supportive, multidisciplinary clinical team, working alongside GPs, nurses, pharmacists, physicians, other Healthcare Assistants and wider Primary Care Network colleagues. You will also benefit from dedicated one-to-one support from our Lead Nurse, helping you develop your skills, build confidence and deliver high-quality patient care., Working as part of the wider clinical team, your responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking routine health checks and patient assessments, including ECGs, blood pressure, BMI and other relevant measurements.
• Carrying out baseline observations, including pulse, temperature, blood pressure and oxygen saturation.
• Supporting the management of patients with long-term conditions, including diabetes, asthma and COPD, in line with agreed protocols and your level of competence.
• Undertaking phlebotomy and assisting with the collection and processing of clinical specimens.
• Administering vaccinations and injections in accordance with relevant training, competency and practice protocols.
• Providing wound care and supporting patients with other clinical needs within your scope of practice.
• Ensuring clinical specimens are accurately labelled, recorded, stored and prepared for onward transportation.
• Maintaining accurate and contemporaneous patient records and following relevant clinical policies and procedures.
  
  Spirit Primary Care is an independent primary care organisation committed to delivering high-quality patient care while creating a positive, supportive and rewarding workplace for our people.
We have a friendly, welcoming and collaborative culture where teamwork, respect and communication are valued. We believe our people are our greatest asset and are committed to ensuring everyone feels supported, listened to and appreciated. We invest in our colleagues through training, development and opportunities to grow, while encouraging new ideas and continually looking for ways to improve the care we deliver. Join Spirit Primary Care and be part of a team where your contribution matters and the work you do makes a real difference.