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Niddrie Medical Practice, Edinburgh
Health Care Assistant
Hours: 16-20 per week
Salary: TBD Nearest NHS Banding is Band 3
We are currently looking for an experienced Health Care Assistant to join our small hard-working team. This role will focus on long-term conditions management (CDM).
This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in improving health in patients with long-term conditions. With appropriate training, you will be able to recognize lifestyle risk factors for common diseases such as high blood pressure/cholesterol and diabetes. You will also receive training on performing specialist chronic disease management and giving lifestyle advice.
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This is a fantastic role within the practice, and we would like you to possess the following skills:
- Phlebotomy
- BP
- Preferably wound care - although not essential
- Please see the job description for further essential and desirable clinical skills
You should be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills appropriate to this area.
The role will involve admin work and the ability to recall/monitor CDM patients utilizing our clinical system, Vision.
We are a 5 GP Partnership, including 2 Practice Nurses, 1 Practice Mental Health Nurse, 1 Community Link Worker, Pharmacy Support, 1 Clinical PA, 4 Patient Care Advisors, and a Practice Manager. We currently have around 4,900 registered patients and are looking to expand.
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We work in a spacious, purpose-built primary health care center, and have District Nurses, Midwives, and Health Visitors on site.
The team meets regularly, and contributions from all team members are encouraged. We believe that a happy team that works well together is the key to high-quality care and job satisfaction.
Interested? If you have experience in working as a Health Care Assistant or a similar role, please contact Louise McLellan, Practice Manager, for a detailed job description, practice profile, and application form. Informal visits are welcome.
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