Nasira K
Healthcare Assistant
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About
A highly motivated and experienced Healthcare Assistant with over 15 years' experience in NHS primary care. Dedicated, reliable, and committed to delivering a high standard of patient care in busy clinical environments. Experienced in working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with patients and colleagues at all levels. Able to prioritise workload effectively, meet targets, and remain calm and efficient under pressure.
Experience
Healthcare Assistant - First Care Medical Centre
(2022-01 - 2023-07)
Healthcare Assistant - Fernbank and Saltley Medical Centre
(2012-01 - 2022-12)
Healthcare Assistant - Highgate Medical Centre
(2005-06 - 2021-12)
Key duties and responsibilities include:
- Performing venepuncture / blood tests
- Carrying out asthma reviews
- Conducting diabetic foot checks
- Administering flu vaccinations and B12 injections
- Giving whooping cough vaccinations
- Providing wound dressings
- Completing NHS Health Checks
- Taking and recording blood pressure
- Carrying out weight checks
- Making antenatal referrals and pregnancy bookings
- Using Choose and Book for antenatal referrals
- Performing ECGs
- Arranging online blood test requests
- Labelling specimens accurately
- Completing emergency pack checks
- Carrying out stock checks
- Ordering clinical stock
- Providing reception cover when required
- Acting as a chaperone
- Supporting with administrative duties when required
Education
A Levels - Health and Social Care - South Birmingham College
Certification - Phlebotomy - Palms Training
Course - Receptionist - Birmingham South Central CCG
Training - Asthma Check - Palms Training
Training - Diabetic Foot Check - Palms Training
Training - Immunisation (B12 and Flu) - Palms Training
Course - Advanced IT - Joseph Chamberlain College
GCSEs - Selly Park Secondary School
