Job Summary
Are you a highly motivated and caring individual looking to make a genuine difference in patient health and wellbeing? Stanhope Mews Surgery (SMW) is looking for a dedicated Health Care Assistant (HCA) to join our dynamic and supportive clinical team.
About Us
Stanhope Mews Surgery (SMW) is a large, well-regarded general practice serving approximately 16,000 patients, primarily from the South Kensington area within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. We are proud to hold an overall Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating of Good across all five categories. Our mission is: “Helping Others to Help Themselves”.
Responsibilities
* Perform phlebotomy duties, including taking blood samples efficiently and accurately.
* Take and, where appropriate, dispatch laboratory specimens (including blood, urine, swabs, and other diagnostic tests) as required by GPs.
* Ensure specimens are ready for collection by the designated time, or alternatively store them correctly in the fridge for next‑day collection.
* Set up the ECG machine to take electrocardiograms and send them to be read by a GP.
* Conduct 1‑lead ECG Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Screening for appropriate patient groups (e.g., patients aged 55 and over).
* Carry out routine blood pressure checks and fit and remove the 24‑hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitor (ABPM).
* Conduct NHS Health Checks (offered to everyone without a long‑term condition aged 40 to 72). This includes patient education on results and next steps.
* Assist with routine investigations for chronic disease management, such as gathering blood test results and conducting preliminary lifestyle questions.
* Administer injections, including B12 and routine vaccinations (e.g., flu and pneumococcal infection) under a Patient Specific Direction (PSD).
* Advise patients on basic health care, minor ailments, health promotion, and illness prevention.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
* Must have Care Certificate or Equivalent
Experience
* Experience of working as an HCA in Primary or Secondary Care.
* Proficiency and experience using the SystmOne clinical IT system for record‑keeping and workflow management.
* Demonstrated good written communication skills for accurate documentation and effective electronic patient correspondence.
* Experience with managing clinical logistics, such as handling and preparing laboratory specimens for collection.
* Experience in patient education or providing advice on health promotion and illness prevention.
Desirable
* Experience of diabetic checks.
* Experience in NHS Health Check.
* Experience phlebotomy.
* Experience in performing ECGs and ABPM.
Salary
Depending on experience £17 - £19 per hour.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part‑time
Job location
Doctors Surgery, Stanhope Mews West, London, SW7 5RB
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Part‑time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Hospitals
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
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