Job summary
We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Healthcare Assistant (HCA) or Nurse Associate (NA)to join our friendly and supportive General Practice team. As an HCA in a GP setting, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care and supporting the clinical team in the day-to-day running of the practice.
Working under the guidance of the nursing team and GPs, you will carry out a range of clinical tasks such as phlebotomy, blood pressure monitoring, ECGs, health checks, vaccinations (if trained), dressings and assisting with chronic disease management. You will also contribute to the overall patient experience by providing reassurance, health promotion advice, and practical support throughout their visit.
This role is ideal for someone with previous HCA experience, preferably in primary care or community health, who is enthusiastic, organised, and committed to making a difference in the lives of patients
This is a part-time role working Mondays and Fridays, 08:0016:00
Main duties of the job
To support the practice nursing and administrative teams in the delivery of clinical and administrative services, working as part of the practice multi-disciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population.
They will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education whilst also supporting the administrative team on an as-required basis.
About us
Stenhouse Medical Centre is a patient-centred GP practice with:
6 GP partners
6 salaried GPs
3 Practice Nurses
2 Nurse Associates
3 Healthcare Assistants
A dedicated managerial and admin team
ARRS Roles
We pride ourselves on:
A collaborative, team-spirited culture
A focus on career progression and internal promotion
Supporting staff to develop autonomous skills and ownership of their roles
Promoting a healthy work-life balance
Using the SystmOne clinical system
Holding a CQC rating of Good
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Healthcare Assistant. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
a. Undertake new patient health checks
b. Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
c. Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately
d. Facilitate routine a BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
e. Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
f. Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
g. Carry out BMI checks as directed
h. Act as a chaperone as required
i. Undertake venepuncture
j. When trained, administer flu vaccinations
k. When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the practice nurse
l. Carry out ECGs as requested
m. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
n. Provide support during minor operations as required
o. Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
p. Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance
q. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policy
r. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Healthcare Assistant. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
a. Undertake new patient health checks
b. Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
c. Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately
d. Facilitate routine a BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
e. Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
f. Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
g. Carry out BMI checks as directed
h. Act as a chaperone as required
i. Undertake venepuncture
j. When trained, administer flu vaccinations
k. When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the practice nurse
l. Carry out ECGs as requested
m. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
n. Provide support during minor operations as required
o. Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
p. Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance
q. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policy
r. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- ECGs
- Venepuncture
- New patient medicals, including height, weight, BP, pulse
- Chaperone procedure
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
Desirable
- Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
- Experience of working in a GP Practice
- Knowledge of SystmOne
Qualifications
Essential
- Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining
- Foundation Degree (FdSc) Level 5 - Nurse Associate
- Previous completion of the HCA Care Certificate
- Phlebotomy certification
Desirable
- Vaccination certification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- ECGs
- Venepuncture
- New patient medicals, including height, weight, BP, pulse
- Chaperone procedure
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
Desirable
- Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
- Experience of working in a GP Practice
- Knowledge of SystmOne
Qualifications
Essential
- Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining
- Foundation Degree (FdSc) Level 5 - Nurse Associate
- Previous completion of the HCA Care Certificate
- Phlebotomy certification
Desirable
- Vaccination certification
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.