GP Practice Healthcare Assistant - Patient Care & Checks

Barnard Medical Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Generous holiday allowance

Supportive team

Informal visits welcome

Job summary

The Barnard Medical Group is seeking a compassionate Health Care Assistant to join our established nursing team in Sidcup, Kent. You will work with the practice nursing team and wider MDT, delivering high-quality patient care within your scope.

The role requires prior experience in a General Practice setting, excellent communication, and a collaborative approach. The post is part-time with negotiable hours, and we offer generous holiday leave, strong support from an experienced team, and

Qualifications

• Candidates must have prior experience in a General Practice setting and be performing/performed a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the nursing/multi-disciplinary team and seek guidance when needed.
• Undertake New Patient NHS Health Checks.
• Participate in annual Learning Disability Reviews.
• Participate in annual Mental Health Reviews.
• Participate in QOF/GP Premium recalls as requested.
• Undertake weight management reviews.
• Carry out/record baseline observations such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and pulse oximetry.
• Record height, weight and perform urine analysis.
• Undertake wound care and dressings that are non compression.
• Support the nursing team in the management of chronic diseases.
• Carry out ECGs as requested.
• Perform venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols.
• Ensure all clinical rooms are stocked and prepared for each session.
• Act as a chaperone when requested.
• Perform removal of sutures and staples.
• Carry out urinalysis.
• Participate in practice audits i.e. Infection Control.
• Support and participate in shared learning with the practice.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Communication

Patient-focused

Job description

The Barnard Medical Group is seeking a compassionate Health Care Assistant to join our established nursing team in Sidcup, Kent. You will work with the practice nursing team and wider MDT, delivering high-quality patient care within your scope.

The role requires prior experience in a General Practice setting, excellent communication, and a collaborative approach. The post is part-time with negotiable hours, and we offer generous holiday leave, strong support from an experienced team, and