HCA

Integrated Care System; Margate; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Margate is seeking an experienced Healthcare Assistant to join their team. You will support GPs and nurses in providing quality health services, engaging with patients to perform a variety of clinical tasks, and record keeping. The ideal candidate has primary care experience and NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a primary care environment.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Qualified to Level 3.
• Experience working in a GP practice.

Responsibilities

• Undertake and record patient tasks like height, weight, and blood pressure.
• Assist with venepuncture and ECGs.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle administrative duties.

Job description

We are looking to recruit an experienced, motivated, enthusiastic, and dedicated Healthcare Assistant with experience working within a general practice environment to join our busy and friendly team.

You will work strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols under the direct supervision of GPs and the practice nursing team. You must be competent in phlebotomy and working with patients with long-term conditions. You will support the clinical team in the provision and delivery of quality health and care services.

Main duties of the job

• The successful candidate must be able to use EMIS Web and be accurate and conscientious in record keeping of all patient contact using appropriate templates and read coding.

About us

We are a friendly, forward-thinking, supportive training practice with around 24,000 patients across 2 sites. Our team includes 6 GP partners (3 male, 3 female), 5 practice nurses, 1 mental health practitioner, 5 GP associates, in-house physiotherapists, a social prescriber, admin and reception staff, and prescription clerks.

Job responsibilities

To undertake and record the following tasks (not exhaustive):

• Height
• Weight (BMI)
• Blood pressure
• Pulse
• Temperature
• Venepuncture
• ECGs
• Urinalysis
• Peak flow rates
• Diabetic foot checks
• Administer B12 injections under PSD
• Spirometry/Reversibility testing under PSD
• ABPM
• Chronic disease management as applicable
• Recognise changes and abnormalities in patients' conditions and act accordingly—notify GP/Nurse of significant issues
• Stock control and ordering
• Fridge temperature recording
• Awareness of national standards of infection control, cleanliness, and regulatory/contractual/professional requirements and good practice guidelines
• Act as chaperone
• Maintain confidentiality and recall system for clinics
• Undertake administrative duties when required, assisting with QOF
• Processing patient samples
• Safe management of sharps procedures, including training, use, storage, and disposal
• Waste management
• Make effective use of training to update knowledge and skills

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Experience working within a primary care environment
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Qualified to Level 3
• Experience working in a GP practice

Experience

• Experience working within a nursing/clinical team
• Experience working in a GP practice setting
• Experience in primary care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to check for any previous criminal convictions.