Overview
We are seeking a part time (16 hours per week) pro-active Health Care Assistant to support the delivery of high quality patient care within our GP surgery. You will work closely with the clinical team to provide a range of clinical and administrative services, contributing to the health and wellbeing of our practice population. Experience in a GP setting is desirable.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities – Clinical Duties:
* Perform routine health checks (e.g., blood pressure, height, weight, BMI)
* Long Term Conditions reviews (LTCS)
* Carry out ECGs
* Take blood samples (phlebotomy) and administer vaccinations (e.g., flu) and injections (if trained)
* Carry out wound care and dressings
* Assist with chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, asthma)
* Conduct NHS health checks and new patient health checks
* Support minor surgery and other clinical procedures
* Process specimens and ensure accurate labelling and transportation
* Maintain accurate and timely clinical records
* Infection control
Key Responsibilities – Administrative Duties:
* Ensure consultation rooms are clean, well-stocked, and prepared for clinics
* Support stock control and ordering of medical supplies
* Assist with recall systems and patient reminders
* Maintain patient confidentiality and follow data protection policies
Qualifications
Essential
* NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent qualification)
* Experience working in a healthcare setting
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Compassionate, patient-focused approach
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
* Good organisational and time-management skills
* Commitment to patient confidentiality and data protection
Desirable
* Previous experience in a General Practice or Primary Care setting / Care home setting
Other Requirements
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and requires a DBS disclosure.
Employer details
Employer: Haden Vale Medical Practice
Address: 50 Barrs Road, Cradley Heath, West Midlands, B64 7HG
Employer's website: https://www.hadenvalemedicalpractice.org
Job Details
* Salary: Depending on experience
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Part-time
* Job locations: 50 Barrs Road, Cradley Heath, West Midlands, B64 7HG
Job Function and Industry
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals
Note: This description reflects the responsibilities and requirements of the role as provided. Content originally included multiple repetition and extraneous sections; this refined version preserves the core information while removing non-essential boilerplate.
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