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HCA

Springfield Surgery

The closing date is 30 January 2025

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Job summary

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Health Care Assistant (HCA) to join our team. The HCA will play a vital role in providing essential support to patients and assisting the healthcare team in delivering high-quality care. This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others.

Main duties of the job

Working under direct supervision of the Lead nurse and GPs and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of clinical care.

Duties are varied including phlebotomy, health checks, ECGs, Injections (B12/Flus etc) Blood Pressure check (including 24/48/72hrs monitoring), LTC support to name a few.

About us

Springfield Surgery is a well established surgery looking after 5000 patients in the local area.

At Springfield Surgery, we are dedicated to providing outstanding patient care and fostering a collaborative, supportive work environment. We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic HCA to join our dynamic team.

Date posted

10 December 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A3047-24-0011

Job locations

Springfield

Elstead

Godalming

GU8 6EG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Duties:

Perform basic clinical procedures such as blood pressure checks, phlebotomy, urinalysis, and ECGs.

Assist in routine health checks and monitoring chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, hypertension).

Support vaccination clinics, including flu.

Prepare and maintain clinical areas, ensuring equipment is clean and well-stocked.

Assist with wound care, dressing changes, and removal of sutures under supervision.

Provide lifestyle advice to patients on smoking cessation, weight management, and physical activity.

Administrative Duties:

Accurately record patient information on EMIS clinical system.

Ensure compliance with practice protocols, policies, and infection control standards.

Assist in coordinating patient appointments and follow-ups.

Support clinicians in gathering data for audits or quality improvement initiatives.

Patient Support:

Provide a welcoming, compassionate, and professional service to all patients.

Offer guidance and reassurance during procedures or assessments.

Ensure patients dignity, privacy, and confidentiality are respected at all times.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Duties:

Perform basic clinical procedures such as blood pressure checks, phlebotomy, urinalysis, and ECGs.

Assist in routine health checks and monitoring chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, hypertension).

Support vaccination clinics, including flu.

Prepare and maintain clinical areas, ensuring equipment is clean and well-stocked.

Assist with wound care, dressing changes, and removal of sutures under supervision.

Provide lifestyle advice to patients on smoking cessation, weight management, and physical activity.

Administrative Duties:

Accurately record patient information on EMIS clinical system.

Ensure compliance with practice protocols, policies, and infection control standards.

Assist in coordinating patient appointments and follow-ups.

Support clinicians in gathering data for audits or quality improvement initiatives.

Patient Support:

Provide a welcoming, compassionate, and professional service to all patients.

Offer guidance and reassurance during procedures or assessments.

Ensure patients dignity, privacy, and confidentiality are respected at all times.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • General education to GCSE level
  • Care certificate
  • NVQ level 2 in Heath and social care

Desirable

  • Qualified to NVQ level 3
  • Qualified in phlebotomy

Experience

Essential

  • High level of accuracy to detail
  • Companionate and patient focused

Desirable

  • Experience of working in primary care
  • Experience of EMIS
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • General education to GCSE level
  • Care certificate
  • NVQ level 2 in Heath and social care

Desirable

  • Qualified to NVQ level 3
  • Qualified in phlebotomy

Experience

Essential

  • High level of accuracy to detail
  • Companionate and patient focused

Desirable

  • Experience of working in primary care
  • Experience of EMIS

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

Springfield Surgery

Address

Springfield

Elstead

Godalming

GU8 6EG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Springfield Surgery

Address

Springfield

Elstead

Godalming

GU8 6EG


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Ann Gregory

ann.gregory1@nhs.net

01252703122

Date posted

10 December 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A3047-24-0011

Job locations

Springfield

Elstead

Godalming

GU8 6EG


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