Primary Care Health Care Assistant (HCSW)
As aHealth Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the clinicalteam and contributing to the delivery of excellent patient care. This is anexciting opportunity for someone who is compassionate, detail-oriented, andeager to make a meaningful impact in Primary Care.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Duties:
Measuring and recording of physiological measurements in routine presentations
ECG recording
Diabetic Foot checks
Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory.
Administration of B12 injections
Seasonal and routine immunisations (Flu, Pneumococcal, Shingles)
Wound care
Administrative Duties:
Stock checks and ordering
Ensuring clinical rooms are fully stocked
General housekeeping (e.g., tidying storerooms, disposing of expired stock, reporting issues)
About us
About thePractice
RoathwellSurgery is a friendly, forward-thinking GP practice located in the vibrant urbancommunity of Roath, close to Cardiff City Centre, with easy access to publictransport and major road links. We serve a diverse patient population with alist size of approximately 6000 patients. Our clinical team includes 5 GPs,supported by experienced practice nurses and a dedicated administrative team.
Why WorkWith Us?
RoathwellSurgery is more than just a workplace its a supportive, collaborativeenvironment where professional development is encouraged. Heres what makes usstand out:
Teaching Practice: We regularly hostmedical students and trainees, fostering a culture of learning and mentorship.
Community Engagement: We work closelywith local organisations and community groups to improve health outcomes andpromote wellbeing.
Innovative and Inclusive: We embracenew technologies and ideas, and pride ourselves on being inclusive andpatient-centred.
Job responsibilities
To assist registered healthcare professionals in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients. HCSWs provide personal care, support clinical procedures, and help maintain a safe and clean environment.
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience working in a GP surgery
Qualifications
* Agored Cymru Level 3 Diploma in Primary Care Health Care Support or equivalent accredited modules
* Experience working in a GP surgery
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Commitment to patient confidentiality and professional standards
* Compliant with the HCSW Code of Conduct
* Proficient in EMIS clinical software
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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