We are seeking a qualified and experienced Health Care Assistant (HCA) to join our small friendly team on a part time basis (2 days per week).
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1-2 years clinical experience, preferably in a primary care/GP setting. You must be fully phlebotomy trained.
Main duties of the job
To undertake all aspects of HCA work within a GP surgery including supporting the GPs and Practice Nurses.
About us
Symonds GreenHealth Centre is a small, friendly practice with around 7800 patients and a clinical team consisting of 4 GP Partners, a Clinical Pharmacist, 4 Practice Nurses, and a Health Care Assistant. Our mission is to deliver outstanding, compassionate medical services by focusing on patient care management, preventative medicine, and holistic, high-quality care. We aim to create a safe, trusting, and honest environment while utilising teamwork to support the health and well‑being of our patients.
Job responsibilities
* Phlebotomy – Taking blood tests
* Undertake basic Observations – Recording blood pressure, height, weight, temperature and pulse and highlight any concerns to the GP/Practice nurse
* Completing NHS Health Checks
* Completing Long term condition reviews
* Undertake ECGs as and when required including urgent ECGs as per a clinician's request
* Be confident in discussing lifestyle factors, answering patient queries; supporting initiatives such as Smoking Cessation and Weight Management.
* Administer vaccinations & Injections – Administering flu jabs, B12 injections, etc as per guidelines
* Undertake wound Care – Basic wound care including suture/clip removal, re‑dressings, etc and highlighting concerns to the GP/Practice nurse.
* Chaperoning – Providing support during examinations and procedures.
* Stock Management – Ordering clinical supplies and maintaining inventory control
* Assist with QOF-related reviews
* Perform urinalysis and prepare specimens for testing.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Educated to GCSE level (particularly in English and Maths)
* Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care or relevant Health Care experience
* Qualified in Phlebotomy – must be able to take bloods
Experience
* Minimum of 1-2 years clinical experience
* Qualified in Phlebotomy
* HCA skills and competency in ECG, NHS Health Check and working with patients with long term condition such as diabetes, although training will be offered to the right candidate
* Willingness to learn new tasks and adapt to change
* Experience of working in GP practice and using SystemOne
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.
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