HCA - GP Surgery

NHS; Stoke Poges; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider is seeking a Health Care Assistant (HCA) in Stoke Poges. This part-time role involves clinical tasks such as measuring blood pressure and conducting ECGs, along with administrative responsibilities. Applicants must have NVQ Level 2 or 3 and at least two years of experience in a GP surgery or hospital setting. Join us in providing essential care to our community of over 6,400 patients. The work hours are Monday to Friday from 14:00 to 18:00.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a GP surgery or hospital setting.
• Ability to perform clinical tasks such as blood pressure checks and ECGs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare clinics and treatment rooms for patient examinations.
• Assist GPs and nurses during medical procedures.
• Manage patient records efficiently.

Skills

Patient care

Blood pressure measurements

ECGs

Wound care

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3

Job description

A Health Care Assistant (HCA) is a trained member of the clinical team who supports doctors, nurses, and other clinicians by carrying out essential clinical and administrative tasks.

Essential 2 years experience working within a GP surgery or hospital setting is necessary to apply

Main duties of the job

Conduct blood pressure measurements, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation

Undertake ECGs

Measure height, weight, BMI, waist circumference

Perform urinalysis, peak flow readings, and basic observations

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

Provide new patient health checks

Carry out NHS Health Checks

Perform simplewound care / dressings

• Support patient recall for annual reviews

About us

Threeways Surgery is a GP (General Practice) clinic based in Stoke Poges (Pennylets Green, SL2 4AZ), serving a semi-rural community of around 6,400 registered patients.

The surgery has modern and purpose-built facilities (the building dates from 2008) and is designed to support general practice as well as training for new GP's.

Job responsibilities

• Part Time Role - 14:00 - 18:00 Monday to Friday
• Clinical skills as listed in the overview
• Administrative / Support Tasks

Preparing clinics and treatment rooms

Managing equipment and stock

Assisting GPs and nurses during examinations

Updating patient records accurately

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 essential
• Proven experience working in a GP surgery or hospital environment past 2 years.

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.