Health Care Assistant

Ash Trees Surgery; Carnforth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Carnforth is seeking an experienced Healthcare Assistant to join their supportive team on a fixed-term basis. The role includes conducting NHS Health Checks, performing ECGs and venepuncture, and promoting preventative health measures. The ideal candidate should have experience working in a GP practice and a passion for high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Support chronic disease reviews as directed by nursing or GP staff.
• Perform ECGs as requested by clinicians.
• Carry out NHS Health Checks for eligible patients.

Responsibilities

• Carry out NHS Health Checks.
• Perform venepuncture efficiently and safely.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and legible patient records.

Skills

Experience in a similar role

Experience of working in a GP Practice

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our supportive team on a fixed-term basis at Ash Trees Surgery. The post holder will work as an integral member of the general practice team, providing support to clinicians in delivering high-quality patient care.

This role will focus on conducting NHS Health Checks, performing ECGs, and undertaking venepuncture (phlebotomy), as well as contributing to the wider health promotion and preventative health agenda of the practice.

Main duties of the job

• Carry out NHS Health Checks
• Phlebotomy and venepuncture
• Perform ECG (Electrocardiograms):

This job description is intended as a basic guide to the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive. It will be subject to regular review and amendment as necessary in consultation with the post holder.

About us

Ash Trees Surgery is a six-site practice, located on the picturesque border of North Lancashire and South Cumbria, we are part of Carnforth and Milnthorpe PCN and work collaboratively with Park View Surgery, where we prioritize exceptional patient care and collaborative teamwork.

Job responsibilities

The job description and person specification give an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required for the role. The post holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required to fulfil the objectives of the business.

• NHS Health Checks:

Carry out NHS Health Checks for eligible patients aged 40-74.

Accurately record and assess patient biometric data including blood pressure,pulse, height, weight, BMI, cholesterol levels, and lifestyle risk factors.

Use appropriate templates on clinical systems e.g EMIS to document findings.

Provide patients with basic lifestyle advice or refer to other services as necessary

(e.g., smoking cessation, weight management).

Ensure understanding of current NHS Health Check protocols and criteria.

Perform venepuncture efficiently and safely, following infection control protocols and consent procedures.

Label and dispatch samples accurately according to practice procedures.

Record all interventions in the patient record system.

• ECG (Electrocardiograms):

Perform ECGs as requested by clinicians.

Ensure correct electrode placement and patient preparation.

Recognise abnormal ECG tracings and escalate appropriately.

Maintain ECG equipment and report faults as necessary.

Additional Responsibilities:

Support chronic disease reviews as directed by nursing or GP staff.

Chaperone duties as required. Assist in recall and follow-up processes for chronic disease monitoring or preventive health. Maintain accurate, timely, and legible patient records. Follow infection control, safeguarding, and confidentiality policies. Participate in training and development activities as required

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience in a similar role
• Experience of working in a GP Practice

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.