HCA

High Green Medical Practice; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated healthcare provider in Nottingham is seeking a Health Care Assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a NVQ level 3 in Clinical Healthcare Support and experience in a healthcare setting. Responsibilities include conducting health checks, managing clinical supplies, and assisting with immunisations. This role offers competitive salary and development opportunities within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary depending on experience

5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Good General Education.
• Qualified to NVQ level 3.
• Experience within a GP Practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct blood pressure measurements and basic observations.
• Prepare clinics and treatment rooms efficiently.
• Manage equipment and stock effectively.
• Administer immunisations under supervision.

Skills

Clinical healthcare support

Basic first aid knowledge

Health and safety awareness

Knowledge of SystmOne clinical systems

Education

NVQ level 3/QCF level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support

Job description

An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Health Care Assistant to join our committed and forward-thinking team.

AHealthCare Assistant (HCA)is a trained member of the clinicalteam who supports doctors, nurses, and other clinicians by carrying outessential clinical and administrative tasks. Our ideal candidate will hold anNVQ level 3/QCF level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support or equivalentand have experience working in Primary Care, Secondary Care or in thecommunity.

Main duties of the job

Conduct blood pressuremeasurements, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation

Measureheight, weight, BMI,waist circumference

Perform urinalysis, peakflow readings, and basic observations

Assist with chronic diseasemonitoring(e.g., basic diabetes/BP checks as directed)

Carry out NHS Health Checks

Support patient recall for annual reviews

About us

High Green Medical Practice are committed to providing a supportive working environment for all staff whereby we value professional development and care about the health and wellbeing of our staff.

The post offers:

Competitive salary depending on experience

5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays

Job responsibilities

• Preparing clinics and treatment rooms
• Managing equipment and stock
• Updating patient records accurately
• To undertake infection control and prevention measures within the Practice.
• To assist with ordering of clinical stock/supplies for the practice
• To assist with monitoring/maintaining of medical equipment/devices
• Record fridge temperatures, clean fridges, promptly report temperature variations from standard.

On the basis of a Patient Specific Direction and with signed authorisation administer:

• Shingles immunisation
• Flu immunisation
• Pneumococcal immunisation

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Good General Education
• Qualified to NVQ level 3
• Experience within a GP Practice
• Basic first aid knowledge
• Health and safety awareness
• Knowledge SystmOne clinical systems

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.