Health Care Assistant/Trainee or Qualified Nurse Associate
We are looking to recruit a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our multidisciplinary healthcare team within ourPractice.
This role offers excellent opportunitiesfor career development, including progression to a Trainee Nurse Associate orRegistered Nurse Associate position through supported training programmes.
The postholder will work with a diverse range of people fromdifferent cultural and social backgrounds. The ability to work confidently andeffectively in a varied, and sometimes challenging environment is essential.
The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal andcommunication skills, and be organised, patient and empathetic. They will haveexperience of working in health, social care or other support roles includingdirect contact with people, families or carers.
Main duties of the job
Carry out health checks, observations, and basic clinical procedures (e.g. blood pressure, pulse, height, weight, ECGs)
Support vaccination and phlebotomy clinics (training provided if needed)
Assist in long-term condition management (e.g. diabetes, hypertension)
Support patients with health promotion and lifestyle advice
Maintain accurate records using clinical systems (EMIS)
Contribute to the smooth running of the practice and excellent patient experience
About us
To be an exceptional practice providing the local community with excellent, accessible and equitable health care, where all staff are valued and supported to thrive.
Job responsibilities
To work as part of the multidisciplinaryteam within the primary care setting, supporting the delivery of high-quality,compassionate, and effective patient care. The post holder will assistregistered practitioners by performing delegated clinical and administrativetasks, contributing to the health and wellbeing of patients, and supporting thesmooth running of clinics and day-to-day services. The role includes supportingchronic disease management and vaccination programmes.
Person Specification
Skills
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Good IT and record-keeping skills
* Able to follow instructions and work within set boundaries
* Experience using clinical systems (e.g. EMIS)
* Compassionate, patient, and reliable
* Flexible and adaptable
* Committed to personal development
* Professional attitude and appearance
* Interest in developing a career in healthcare or nursing
Qualifications
* GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
* Care Certificate or willingness to complete
* NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care
* Phlebotomy or ECG training
Experience
* Experience of working with the public or in a caring environment
* Experience in a healthcare or GP practice setting
* Experience supporting chronic disease management or vaccination programmes
Knowledge
* Understanding of confidentiality and data protection
* Basic awareness of infection control and patient safety
* Knowledge of primary care and long-term condition management
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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