HCA

NHS; Reading; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Medical Group seeks a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join their team. The role involves providing high-quality patient care, including wound care, vaccinations, and health checks, while supporting a diverse patient population. This position offers opportunities for staff development and teamwork within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in primary care is required.
• Phlebotomy certification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform wound care dressings and stitch removal.
• Administer vaccinations and health checks.
• Monitor blood pressure and provide lifestyle advice.

Skills

Wound care

Phlebotomy

Lifestyle advice

Education

Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4)

Job description

Job Summary

The University Medical Group is a dynamic and high-quality practice caring for 32 000 patients , We are a one site practice located close to the University campus. We have a diverse patient population with around 9,000 student as patients.

Due to our large, registered list size we are a single practice PCN. This has enabled us to employ 3 Paramedics, 5 Pharmacists, and a Physician Associate to work as a multi-disciplinary team alongside the Doctors and Nurses .

The Nursing team consists of 3 Nurses, a Diabetes Nurse Specialist, 1 Nursing Associate and 2 Health Care Assistants .The team is supported administratively by a Care-coordinator.

This is a full time role but part time will be considered. No less than 3 working days. Working one extended hours till 20:00 each week.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the job are:-

• Wound care dressings including compression.
• Removal of stitches
• Perform NHS Health checks, weight monitoring, and Long-Term Condition monitoring including diabetic foot checks
• Provide lifestyle advice to patients making any necessary referrals.
• ECG
• Phlebotomy
• Administer B12 injections under PSDs signed by GPs.
• Administer annual influenza vaccinations/pneumonia under PSD.
• BP monitoring.
• Injections, including B12, Zoladex, Whooping cough, Shingles under PSD.
• Re-stocking of all clinical areas and maintaining stocks and keeping all areas clean.
• To maintain and order clinical supplies.
• Using appropriate templates in EMIS/Ardens for all procedures, training will be given in this area.
• Any other duties that are deemed appropriate.
  
  

About Us

Being a centre of education is one of our objectives , therefore staff development is a priority to us . We also have student paramedics, PA students, Pharmacy students and two GP trainees . There is an in-house educational programme with protected time given to attend and a GP supervisor each day available for learners plus the Urgent care team consisting of a GP and paramedic for those patients who are more unwell. This enables all clinicians to be supported if they have any clinical concerns about their patients.

High quality patient care is our top priority, and we are pleased and proud to have achieved Outstanding from CQC in its last two inspections.

We are seeking an experienced, passionate, and motivated practice HCA to join our friendly nursing team who has experience in primary care.

Details

Date posted

02 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A0378-25-0007

Job locations

University Health Centre

9 Northcourt Avenue

Reading

Berkshire

RG2 7AB

Whitley Villa Surgery

1 Christchurch Road

Reading

RG2 7AB

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the job are:-

• Wound care dressings including compression.
• Removal of stitches
• Perform NHS Health checks, weight monitoring, and Long-Term Condition monitoring including diabetic foot checks
• Provide lifestyle advice to patients making any necessary referrals.
• ECG
• Phlebotomy
• Administer B12 injections under PSDs signed by GPs.
• Administer annual influenza vaccinations/pneumonia under PSD.
• BP monitoring.
• Injections, including B12, Zoladex, Whooping cough, Shingles under PSD.
• Re-stocking of all clinical areas and maintaining stocks and keeping all areas clean.
• To maintain and order clinical supplies.
• Using appropriate templates in EMIS/Ardens for all procedures, training will be given in this area.
• Any other duties that are deemed appropriate.
  
  

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the job are:-

• Wound care dressings including compression.
• Removal of stitches
• Perform NHS Health checks, weight monitoring, and Long-Term Condition monitoring including diabetic foot checks
• Provide lifestyle advice to patients making any necessary referrals.
• ECG
• Phlebotomy
• Administer B12 injections under PSDs signed by GPs.
• Administer annual influenza vaccinations/pneumonia under PSD.
• BP monitoring.
• Injections, including B12, Zoladex, Whooping cough, Shingles under PSD.
• Re-stocking of all clinical areas and maintaining stocks and keeping all areas clean.
• To maintain and order clinical supplies.
• Using appropriate templates in EMIS/Ardens for all procedures, training will be given in this area.
• Any other duties that are deemed appropriate.
  
  

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Primary care experience required
  
  

Desirable

• Driving licence desirable
  
  

Qualifications

Essential

• Phlebotomy certification
• Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Phlebotomy certification
• Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
  
  

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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Medical Group

Address

University Health Centre

9 Northcourt Avenue

Reading

Berkshire

RG2 7AB

Employer's website

https://www.readinguniversitymedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Medical Group

Address

University Health Centre

9 Northcourt Avenue

Reading

Berkshire

RG2 7AB

Employer's website

https://www.readinguniversitymedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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