General Practice Healthcare/Nurse Assistant

THE DOW SURGERY; Redditch; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local GP surgery in Redditch is seeking a Health Care Assistant (HCA) to work 30 hours per week. Responsibilities include patient care duties, assisting medical staff, and maintaining patient records. No prior experience is required as full training will be provided. The role supports a positive work-life balance in a dynamic environment with competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

5 weeks annual leave

Study/course budget

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a GP surgery is not required; candidates must be able to work under supervision and follow established guidelines and protocols.
• Full training of the clinical system will be given prior to any patient contact.

Responsibilities

• Duties include Phlebotomy, Blood Pressure & ECGs, B12 injections, Flu Vaccinations, and more.
• Maintain accurate patient records on the medical system.
• Assist medical personnel in the care of patients and perform administrative duties.

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a 30 hours per week GP Surgery HCA/NA to join our thriving, democratic and enthusiastic team at our surgery located in Redditch Town Centre on Thursdays and Fridays. Redditch is located 15 miles south of Birmingham within easy reach of Stratford, Worcester and surrounding countryside with good transport links and an increasing and diverse population.

Responsibilities

• Duties will include Phlebotomy, Blood Pressure & ECGs, additional Clinical duties including B12 injections, Flu Vaccinations, Dressings, Removal of Clips/Sutures, Diabetic Foot Checks & NHS Health Checks, but also to assist medical personnel in the care of patients.
• Treatment and Preventative Care
• Screening and Patient Education
• As part of the Nursing Team, the Health Care Assistant will provide a service to patients of the practice working under the direct supervision of the Lead Practice Nurse and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols. The post-holder will be responsible for performing duties as requested by the clinical team and administrative duties as deemed suitable by the Partners. Full training of the clinical system will be given prior to any patient contact. The role involves the use of the computer and keyboard along with the ability to organise and prioritise a varied workload.
• To maintain a safe and effective level of practice and to bring any deficits in training to the attention of the Lead Practice Nurse so that these can be addressed.
• They will be required to wear a uniform and a name badge, which is supplied by the Practice, to act in a professional manner at all times and to adhere to the Practice policies, protocols and guidelines.
• Obtaining patient consent for any procedure undertaken
• Procedures/duties to include but not limited to: Venipuncture in accordance with practice protocols; Blood Pressure; ECGs; B12 injections; Flu Vaccinations; Dressings; Removal of Clips/Sutures; Diabetic Foot Checks; NHS Health Checks
• Maintaining accurate patient records on the medical system
• The correct labeling, packaging and storing of samples
• Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner
• Chaperoning duties
• Working in conjunction with the Practice Nurse
• Vaccine / cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
• Ordering medical supplies when requested by clinicians
• Clearing, restocking treatment rooms
• Maintenance of surgical equipment
• Ensure clinical waste collection runs smoothly and full sharps bins are ready for collection
• Ordering and display of Health Promotional materials
• Any other delegated duties considered appropriate to the post
• Additional Duties: Recording height, weight, urine and blood pressures of patients as required; New Patient Health Checks; To assist in seasonal projects as requested e.g. Flu campaign; Assisting doctors and nurses with minor surgical procedures as required.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Full training of the clinical system will be given prior to any patient contact.
• Experience in a GP surgery is not required; candidates must be able to work under supervision and follow established guidelines and protocols.

We are looking for a 30 hours per week GP Surgery HCA/NA to join our thriving, democratic and enthusiastic team at our surgery located in Redditch Town Centre on Thursdays and Fridays. Redditch is located 15 miles south of Birmingham within easy reach of Stratford, Worcester and surrounding countryside with good transport links and an increasing and diverse population.

We have excellent team morale with manageable, shared working patterns. We offer a competitive salary, 5 weeks annual leave and study/course budget.

Our ethos

If you are happy, the patients will be happy. We aim to get the right work-life balance whilst providing high quality patient centred care.