HCA

Newquay Health Centre; Newquay; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Newquay is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to support their clinical team. The ideal candidate will perform various health checks, provide care to patients, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. Previous experience in primary care is preferred along with strong communication skills. This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for further development.

Benefits

5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant in a primary care or community setting is preferred.
• Competence in core HCA duties such as phlebotomy, ECGs, and wound care.
• A kind, respectful, and professional approach to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face support to patients within our practices.
• Carry out clinical duties such as blood pressure checks, ECGs, and phlebotomy.
• Assist with infection control and general health promotion.

Skills

Good communication skills

Empathy and compassion

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Tools

ECG equipment

Phlebotomy tools

Job description

Newquay Health entre are seeking a Healthcare Assistant to work alongside our highly skilled multi-disciplinary team that includes Practice Nurses, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Paramedics, Clinical Pharmacists & Physiotherapists. We are a busy practice that provides a service to approximately 17,500 patients.

You will have good communication skills, demonstrating empathy and compassion whilst ensuring privacy, dignity and confidentiality at all times, be able to work under pressure, and work within a large team.

The post holder will provide clinical care as directed by the Lead Nurses. Working under the supervision of the Nursing team, responsibilities will vary.

Main duties of the job

• Providing face-to-face support to patients within our practices
• Carrying out clinical duties such as blood pressure checks, ECGs, phlebotomy, wound care, weight management, and NHS health checks
• B12, shingles, pneumococcal and flu injections
• Supporting the nursing and GP team in chaperoning patients
• Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health & wellbeing
• Vaccine and cold chain storage monitoring and recording
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date clinical records
• Assisting with infection control and general health promotion
• Contributing to a positive and proactive team culture
• Support with clinical stock control management - clearing and restocking consultation rooms

About us

Newquay Health Centre is a busy GP practice serving a growing population of approx 17,500 patients.

We aim to provide high-quality medical services in a friendly, happy and healthy environment for both patients and staff.

We have a multidisciplinary clinical team and an integral Admin team, with the opportunity of further role development.

Advantages include:

• 5 weeks annual plus bank holidays per year (pro rata)

Job responsibilities

Clinical Skills

• Undertake, record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training.
• Undertake phlebotomy (venepuncture).
• Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory.
• Measuring and recording:
• blood pressure
• pulse rate and rhythm
• temperature
• height and weight
• body mass index
• peak flow
• Perform ECGs and record results accurately,
• Blood glucose monitoring.
• Provide wound care, dressings, and suture/clip removal (as trained).
• Support long-term condition management by performing routine checks (e.g. diabetes foot checks, spirometry if trained).
• Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence.
• Support clinicians in providing minor surgery.
• Administer vaccinations and immunisations (following appropriate training and PGD/PSD protocols).

Person Specification

Experience

• Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant in a primary care or community setting (preferred)
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
• Competence in core HCA duties such as phlebotomy, ECGs, wound care, etc.
• A kind, respectful and professional approach to patient care
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A team player who's flexible, reliable and committed to continuous learning
• Previous experience in General Practice.

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.