Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

Barton Family Practice

The closing date is 24 April 2025

Job summary

Barton Family Practice is looking to expand their team with a suitable qualified Health Care Assistant (HCA).

The post holder will work under supervision of the Lead Nurse and will undertake tasks and duties delegated by the Nursing/GP team.

Main duties of the job

As a vital part of the clinical team, the Healthcare Assistant (HCA) supports the practice by delivering high-quality patient care under the supervision of the Lead Nurse. The role involves assisting with both clinical and administrative tasks to ensure the smooth running of the practice.

  • Patient Care & Support
  • Phlebotomy
  • Health Promotion
  • Chronic DiseaseReviews
  • Vaccinations & Injections
  • Assisting with minor op clinics
  • Removal of stitches
  • ECGs & Other Diagnostic Support
  • Infection Control & Equipment Maintenance
  • Stock Management
  • Wound management/dressings

The role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.

About us

Barton Family Practice is looking for additional enthusiastic phlebotomist to join our friendly, supportive, well-organised, forward thinking Practice team. We are a semi-rural practice on the edge of the Peak District situated in the pleasant village of Barton under Needwood, with excellent road and rail connections to the Midlands and beyond. We provide high quality care, and our patient-focus is reflected in our excellent patient satisfaction rates, high QOF achievement and Good CQC rating.

Purpose built premises with District Nurses, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, CBT therapists on site

7300 patients

Research practice

4 Partners ,Clinical Pharmacist, Nurse Practitioner, 2 Nurses, Nurse Associate, HCA, and Phlebotomist

Well organised reception and Admin team

EMIS Web, AccuRx, DOCMAN 10 and workflow management

Date posted

01 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0879-25-0002

Job locations

Barton Surgery

Short Lane

Burton-on-trent

Staffordshire

DE13 8LT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Carrying out basic health checks (blood pressure, pulse, weight, height, BMI)

Assisting with chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, IHD, AF, heart failure,hypertension reviews)

Administering flu and other vaccinations

Providing lifestyle advice

Supporting infection control and health promotion initiatives

Processing samples and maintaining clinical equipment

Administrative tasks to support patient care

Administrative commitment to support the practice achieve targets in QOF

Job description

Job responsibilities

Carrying out basic health checks (blood pressure, pulse, weight, height, BMI)

Assisting with chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, IHD, AF, heart failure,hypertension reviews)

Administering flu and other vaccinations

Providing lifestyle advice

Supporting infection control and health promotion initiatives

Processing samples and maintaining clinical equipment

Administrative tasks to support patient care

Administrative commitment to support the practice achieve targets in QOF

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a nursing team
  • Experience of working in a GP practice

Desirable

  • Experience in using EMIS, Accurx, Docman

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
  • Qualified in Phlebotomy
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a nursing team
  • Experience of working in a GP practice

Desirable

  • Experience in using EMIS, Accurx, Docman

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
  • Qualified in Phlebotomy

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Barton Family Practice

Address

Barton Surgery

Short Lane

Burton-on-trent

Staffordshire

DE13 8LT


Employer's website

https://www.bartonfamilypractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barton Family Practice

Address

Barton Surgery

Short Lane

Burton-on-trent

Staffordshire

DE13 8LT


Employer's website

https://www.bartonfamilypractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Louise Smith

louise.smith200@nhs.net

01283249923

Date posted

01 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0879-25-0002

Job locations

Barton Surgery

Short Lane

Burton-on-trent

Staffordshire

DE13 8LT


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