Health Care Assistant

Integrated Care System; Carnforth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join their supportive team at Ash Trees Surgery. The role involves delivering NHS Health Checks, performing ECGs, and undertaking venepuncture. Applicants should have prior experience in a similar role and be familiar with GP practice settings. Join us to make a difference in patient care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Carry out NHS Health Checks for eligible patients.
• Perform venepuncture and ECGs accurately.
• Maintain accurate 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.