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GP Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 31 May 2025

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Job summary

We are looking for a skilled Healthcare Assistant to become a part of our multi-site team. The HCA will be approachable and have excellent communication skills. We are searching for a dedicated, compassionate and energetic individual who is a team player. The practices can be busy therefore good time management is key to this role. Also a calm demeanour and the ability to work well under pressure are skills we are looking for.

A expectation to weekdays & to work 4 - 6 Saturday mornings per year (with 1/2 day off in that week) is needed to assist the operating doctor (a week day morning hours adjusted )

The purpose of the role is to assist the GPs and practice nurse team in the service and delivery of the care management of the practice population.

The Group consists of a main site and branches. Candidates must be willing to work at all sites as and when required.

We are able to offer approx 12 hours plus further hours may be available to support colleague holidays etc .

A competitive salary package and the opportunity for flexible working is on offer for the right candidate.

Main duties of the job

  • Undertake, record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training for example:

  1. Blood Pressure & Phlebotomy -Mandatory
  2. Pulse Rate And Rhythm
  3. Temperature
  4. Height And Weight - Body Mass Index
  5. BMI
  6. Basic dressings
  7. Flu vaccinations if trained ( or training can be provided)
  8. ECG
  9. New patient checks
  10. Urinalysis

  • Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions
  • Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted
  • Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence

About us

The Group practice consists of a main site and branches. Staff are expected to work across these sites.

We believe in general practice as a team (currently nearly 36 staff) , where all members provide care .

We are a national award winning practice .

We have been graded Outstanding/Good by CQC

Details

Date posted

09 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1885-25-0016

Job locations

Spa Pool Road

Askern

Doncaster

DN6 0HZ


Alagu Close

Mexborough

South Yorkshire

S64 9AE


Conisbrough Medical Practice

Gardens Lane

Conisbrough

South Yorkshire

DN12 3JW


Church View Surgery

Church Road

Denaby Main

Doncaster

South Yorkshire

DN12 4AB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Its important that the candidate does have experience of phlebotomy/ BP checks / wound dressings as a minimum

Experience of working in a GP surgery or Accident & Emergency is an additional bonus .

Training in more advanced areas could be provided

Undertake new patient health checks Undertake diabetic checks including blood testing, foot checks and health promotion referrals

Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes

Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics Carry out BMI checks as directed Act as a chaperone as required When trained, administer flu vaccinations Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation Provide support during minor operations as required Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy.Able to carry out home visits few times a year as required for flu vaccinations/ reviews etc Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate Carry out ECGs as requested Participate in practice IPC audit as directed by the Clinical IPC lead Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care Support and participate in shared learning within the practice.Participate in Extended access service provision at the practice . Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota.We would be pleased also to consider candidates doing the Nurse associate training as a HCA and also support such candidates should they wish to progress to that level

Job description

Job responsibilities

Its important that the candidate does have experience of phlebotomy/ BP checks / wound dressings as a minimum

Experience of working in a GP surgery or Accident & Emergency is an additional bonus .

Training in more advanced areas could be provided

Undertake new patient health checks Undertake diabetic checks including blood testing, foot checks and health promotion referrals

Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes

Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics Carry out BMI checks as directed Act as a chaperone as required When trained, administer flu vaccinations Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation Provide support during minor operations as required Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy.Able to carry out home visits few times a year as required for flu vaccinations/ reviews etc Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate Carry out ECGs as requested Participate in practice IPC audit as directed by the Clinical IPC lead Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care Support and participate in shared learning within the practice.Participate in Extended access service provision at the practice . Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota.We would be pleased also to consider candidates doing the Nurse associate training as a HCA and also support such candidates should they wish to progress to that level

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good general education (e.g GCSEs)
  • Qualified in phlebotomy

Desirable

  • Qualified to NVQ level 3

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in a Healthcare Assistant role in a primary care setting or A/e department

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a GP's surgery
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good general education (e.g GCSEs)
  • Qualified in phlebotomy

Desirable

  • Qualified to NVQ level 3

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in a Healthcare Assistant role in a primary care setting or A/e department

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a GP's surgery

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.

Employer details

Employer name

AMP Group Practice

Address

Spa Pool Road

Askern

Doncaster

DN6 0HZ


Employer's website

https://www.askernmedicalpractice.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

AMP Group Practice

Address

Spa Pool Road

Askern

Doncaster

DN6 0HZ


Employer's website

https://www.askernmedicalpractice.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Director

Vicky Jacques

vicky.jacques@nhs.net

01709514443

Details

Date posted

09 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1885-25-0016

Job locations

Spa Pool Road

Askern

Doncaster

DN6 0HZ


Alagu Close

Mexborough

South Yorkshire

S64 9AE


Conisbrough Medical Practice

Gardens Lane

Conisbrough

South Yorkshire

DN12 3JW


Church View Surgery

Church Road

Denaby Main

Doncaster

South Yorkshire

DN12 4AB


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