HCA

Integrated Care System; Newton le Willows; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join their friendly team. This part-time role involves working closely with patients, performing essential clinical tasks, and supporting the clinical team in a busy GP practice environment. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in primary care, particularly in a GP practice setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a primary care environment is essential.
• Qualified in Health & Social Care (NVQ Level 2 minimum).
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient assessments (e.g., height, weight, blood pressure).
• Support clinical team in providing quality health services.
• Maintain confidentiality and assist with administrative duties as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Phlebotomy

Chronic disease management

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Qualified to Level 3

Tools

Emis Web

Job description

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

Working 20 hours per week over 4 days, Monday 8-5, Tuesday 8-12, Wednesday 8-12, and Thursday 8-12.

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 8,600 patients. Our team includes 5 GP partners (3 male, 2 female), 3 practice nurses, 1 mental health practitioner, 1 GPA, in-house physiotherapists, social prescriber, admin, reception team, and a prescription clerk.

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 under PSD
• ABPM
• Chronic disease management as applicable
• Assist with minor operations
• Recognise changes and abnormalities in patients' conditions and act accordingly—notify GP/Nurse of any significant issues
• Stock control and ordering
• Fridge temperature recording
• Legionella/water temperature checks and recording
• Awareness of national standards of infection control, cleanliness, and regulatory/professional requirements and good practice guidelines
• Act as chaperone
• Maintain confidentiality and recall system for clinics
• Undertake administrative duties when required, assisting with QOF
• Make suggestions for ongoing development
• Processing of 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
• Qualified in NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Qualified to Level 3
• Experience of working in a GP practice

Experience

• Experience of 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.