Health Care Assistant

East Leicester Medical Practice; Leicester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A General Practice in Leicester seeks a Health Care Assistant to support patient care through tasks like taking observations, performing health checks, and assisting with vaccination programmes. The role requires NVQ 3 in health and social care and offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth. Experience in general practice is preferred.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development support

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience working in general practice.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control procedures.
• Ability to provide lifestyle advice.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out basic observations (blood pressure, pulse, temperature).
• Assisting with wound care, dressings, and minor procedures.
• Providing patients with information and reassurance to aid self-care.

Skills

Patient care

ECG

Venepuncture

Blood pressure measurement

Lifestyle advice

Education

NVQ 3 in health and social care

Job description

the role of a Health Care Assistant in general practice would offers the chance to play a vital role in supporting patients within their community while working as part of a close-knit primary care team. The role is varied and rewarding, involving tasks such as taking observations, performing health checks, supporting vaccination programmes, assisting with clinics, and helping patients manage their wellbeing. A key part of the role is supporting the nursing team by preparing clinics, carrying out delegated tasks, assisting with procedures, and ensuring patients receive safe and efficient care. It also provides an opportunity to build strong, trusting relationships with patients by offering continuity of care and promoting healthier lifestyles. Working in within this role will allow for professional growth through training and supervision, while offering more regular working hours that support a positive worklife balance.

Main duties of the job

Carrying out basic observations (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, weight, height).

Collecting blood samples (phlebotomy).

Performing ECGs and NHS health checks.

Assisting with wound care, dressings, and minor procedures.

Supporting vaccination and immunisation programmes.

Giving lifestyle advice (smoking cessation, weight management, healthy living).

Preparing and maintaining clinics and equipment.

Following infection prevention and control procedures.

Supporting the nursing team with delegated tasks.

Providing patients with information and reassurance to aid self-care.

About us

Supportive Environment- A large, dynamic team dedicated to your success

Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements

Professional Development: support development of staff

Reasonable Workload: Manageable clinical workload with a focus on quality care

Educational Interaction: Extensive interaction with medical studentswith allocated time for teaching and mentoring

Comprehensive Support: Benefit from a large clinical pharmacist team, Nurses and Nursing Associates

Research Involvement: Active participation in research projects and a strong reputation in the medical community

Job responsibilities

Patient care

• New patient health checks
• Venepuncture
• Urine testing/analysis
• Blood pressure measurement/monitoring
• ECG
• Height, weight measurement
• Ear syringing
• Lifestyle advice
• Spirometry monitoring
• Oral glucose tolerance testing
• Diabetic foot checks
• To partake audits and research as deemed appropriate.
• Assist in the INR clinics working within the remits of the practice Protocol.
• Chaperoning

With nurse/ GP support, assist with the following:

• Minor surgery procedures including joint injections
• IUD insertion and removal
• Implanon insertion and removal
• Learning Disability Clinics
• Child immunisation clinics

On the basis of a Patient Specific Direction and with signed authorisation:

• Shingles immunisation
• Flu immunisation
• Pneumococcal immunisation

Record keeping and administration

• Make accurate and contemporaneous records of all patient encounters in accordance with practice records guidelines.
• Contribute to nursing team record keeping (clinical, administrative, Health and Safety related records).
• Maintain skills in using patient appointment system.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 in health and social care
• worked in general 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.