HCA GP Practice

The Methodist Church in Britain; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Village Surgery is seeking a healthcare assistant to join its clinical team, supporting practice nurses and GPs. The role centres on routine patient care, from new patient medicals and annual reviews to ECGs, blood pressure checks, venepuncture and immunisations.

Work is carried out under the direct supervision of practice nurses and within set clinical protocols. Previous experience in a GP practice is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous role in a GP practice.

Responsibilities

• Carry out new patient medicals and annual reviews.
• Perform ECGs, urinalysis, peak flow, spirometry and 24-hour blood pressure readings.
• Take blood pressure measurements and perform venepuncture.
• Give routine immunisations including B12, influenza, pneumococcal and shingles.
• Carry out diabetic foot checks and smoking cessation support.
• Chaperone patients during examinations by other clinicians.
• Request basic pathology tests and process laboratory samples.
• Monitor, record and manage vaccine cold chain storage.
• Restock surgical equipment, vaccines and consulting rooms, with stock rotation.
• Prepare and maintain clinical environments and equipment before and after patient care.
• Assist with health and well-being assessment, promotion and needs data collection.
• Follow agreed clinical protocols, referring to nurses or GPs as needed.

Skills

GP practice experience

Job description

The Village Surgery is seeking a healthcare assistant to join its clinical team, supporting practice nurses and GPs. The role centres on routine patient care, from new patient medicals and annual reviews to ECGs, blood pressure checks, venepuncture and immunisations. Work is carried out under the direct supervision of practice nurses and within set clinical protocols. Previous experience in a GP practice is essential.

What the job involves

• Carry out new patient medicals and annual reviews
• Perform ECGs, urinalysis, peak flow, spirometry and 24-hour blood pressure readings
• Take blood pressure measurements and perform venepuncture
• Give routine immunisations including B12, influenza, pneumococcal and shingles
• Carry out diabetic foot checks and smoking cessation support
• Chaperone patients during examinations by other clinicians
• Request basic pathology tests and process laboratory samples
• Monitor, record and manage vaccine cold chain storage
• Restock surgical equipment, vaccines and consulting rooms, with stock rotation
• Prepare and maintain clinical environments and equipment before and after patient care
• Assist with health and well-being assessment, promotion and needs data collection
• Follow agreed clinical protocols, referring to nurses or GPs as needed

Experience

• Previous role in a GP practice

Other

• Able to perform all the duties in the job description

Nice to have

• Experience as a healthcare assistant in a GP practice
• Working in primary care