HCA - GP Surgery

The Methodist Church in Britain; Stoke Poges; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Threeways Surgery is seeking a Health Care Assistant for a part-time afternoon role in its clinical team. The position focuses on phlebotomy, ECGs, blood pressure and observations, NHS Health Checks, and simple wound care, working 14:00–18:00 on weekdays.

Applicants need at least two years’ experience in a GP surgery or hospital and competence in phlebotomy. NVQ Level 2 or 3 is required.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 is required.
• Two years' experience in a GP surgery or hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy.
• Take blood pressure, pulse, temperature and oxygen saturation readings.
• Undertake ECGs and basic observations.
• Carry out NHS Health Checks and simple wound care.
• Prepare clinics and treatment rooms; update patient records.
• Assist GPs and nurses during examinations.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

Patient care

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3

Job description

This Health Care Assistant post sits in the clinical team at Threeways Surgery, a general practice serving around 6,400 registered patients. The role centres on clinical checks such as phlebotomy, ECGs, blood pressure and observations, alongside NHS Health Checks and simple wound care. It is a part-time afternoon role, running 14:00 to 18:00 on weekdays, in a practice that also trains new GPs. Applicants need at least two years' experience in a GP surgery or hospital and competence in phlebotomy.

What the job involves

• Perform phlebotomy
• Take blood pressure, pulse, temperature and oxygen saturation readings
• Undertake ECGs
• Measure height, weight, BMI and waist circumference
• Carry out urinalysis, peak flow readings and basic observations
• Assist with chronic disease monitoring, such as diabetes and blood pressure checks as directed
• Provide new patient health checks
• Carry out NHS Health Checks
• Perform simple wound care and dressings
• Support patient recall for annual reviews
• Prepare clinics and treatment rooms, and manage equipment and stock
• Assist GPs and nurses during examinations and update patient records accurately

What's required

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3

Experience

• Two years' experience working in a GP surgery or hospital environment

Skills & knowledge

• Phlebotomy competence