Job summary
Are you a compassionate and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant looking to join a supportive and progressive general practice team? We are looking for a motivated HCA to join our large, friendly nursing team, working across four of our GP surgery sites.
Whether you're looking for full-time hours or part-time flexibility, we can offer a working pattern to suit you. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in general practice, or from another healthcare setting, who is keen to grow and develop within a welcoming environment.
Youll be working in a team that values quality care, teamwork and professional development. If you want to make a difference to patients while being supported in your career, wed love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
As an HCA within our practice, youll support the nursing team in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. Your role will include:
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Taking basic observations (BP, pulse, temperature, etc.)
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Wound care and dressings
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B12 and other intramuscular injections
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NHS Health Checks and health promotion
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General clinical admin and support to the wider team
Youll need to be confident using IT systems to record notes and navigate patient records experience with System One is helpful but not essential. Training will be provided where needed.
About us
We are a friendly and forward-thinking general practice working across four sites. Our nursing team is large, supportive and made up of experienced professionals who work closely together to deliver excellent care to our patients.
Teamwork is at the heart of what we do we support each other, share knowledge and actively encourage learning and development. We believe in helping our staff grow, and well work with you to support your career goals.
Were an IT-literate practice, using System One, with a strong administrative and clinical support structure. The working environment is inclusive, caring and flexible, with a genuine focus on staff wellbeing.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:Clinical Duties:
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Carry out basic clinical observations (e.g. BP, pulse, height/weight, temperature)
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Perform NHS Health Checks and promote healthy lifestyle advice
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Undertake wound care and dressings under direction of nursing staff
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Administer B12 and other intramuscular injections/ vaccines as per protocol and training
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Assist with chronic disease monitoring (e.g. blood pressure checks, urine testing)
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Perform ECGs
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Support the vaccination programme (e.g. flu clinics), depending on experience
Administrative Duties:
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Record patient information accurately on the clinical system (System One)
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Maintain clinical stock levels across sites
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Communicate with patients via telephone or in person, in a professional manner
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Liaise with the wider practice team to ensure coordinated patient care
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:Clinical Duties:
-
Carry out basic clinical observations (e.g. BP, pulse, height/weight, temperature)
-
Perform NHS Health Checks and promote healthy lifestyle advice
-
Undertake wound care and dressings under direction of nursing staff
-
Administer B12 and other intramuscular injections/ vaccines as per protocol and training
-
Assist with chronic disease monitoring (e.g. blood pressure checks, urine testing)
-
Perform ECGs
-
Support the vaccination programme (e.g. flu clinics), depending on experience
Administrative Duties:
-
Record patient information accurately on the clinical system (System One)
-
Maintain clinical stock levels across sites
-
Communicate with patients via telephone or in person, in a professional manner
-
Liaise with the wider practice team to ensure coordinated patient care
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a clinical setting
- Experience undertaking basic clinical procedures (e.g. observations, wound care, NHS Health Checks)
- Experience maintaining accurate clinical records
Qualifications
Desirable
- Care Certificate or equivalent health care qualification
- Evidence of recent and relevant continuing professional development (CPD)
- Any additional training undertaken in long term condition management, wound care, immunisations ect.
Other
Essential
- Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.
- Sponsorship is not available for this role.
Additional Skills
Desirable
- Good communication and interpersonal skills with patients and colleagues
- Basic IT literacy, including use of email and Microsoft Word
- Able to work independently and within a team
- Organised and able to prioritise workload
- Professional, compassionate and patient-focused approach
- Willingness to undertake further training relevant to the role
- Understanding of and commitment to maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding principles
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a clinical setting
- Experience undertaking basic clinical procedures (e.g. observations, wound care, NHS Health Checks)
- Experience maintaining accurate clinical records
Qualifications
Desirable
- Care Certificate or equivalent health care qualification
- Evidence of recent and relevant continuing professional development (CPD)
- Any additional training undertaken in long term condition management, wound care, immunisations ect.
Other
Essential
- Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.
- Sponsorship is not available for this role.
Additional Skills
Desirable
- Good communication and interpersonal skills with patients and colleagues
- Basic IT literacy, including use of email and Microsoft Word
- Able to work independently and within a team
- Organised and able to prioritise workload
- Professional, compassionate and patient-focused approach
- Willingness to undertake further training relevant to the role
- Understanding of and commitment to maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding principles
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.
