Health Care Assistant

Westerhope Medical Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced Sick Pay

Family Leave

DBS Check

Job summary

Westerhope Medical Group in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a motivated Healthcare Assistant to support clinical and administrative tasks, ensuring high-quality patient care. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team, assisting in clinical procedures, promoting health and wellness, and helping the practice run smoothly.

The role suits a proactive and compassionate individual in a fast-paced GP environment, with duties ranging from health assessments and phlebotomy to wound care and

Qualifications

• Experience in a primary care or GP practice setting.
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow clinical protocols.
• Experience in conducting new patient health checks.
• Proficiency in wound care, dressings and clinical assessments.
• Skilled in phlebotomy procedures.
• Knowledge of infection control procedures and best practices.
• Familiarity with EMIS Web.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive new patient health assessments and document findings accurately.
• Assist in chronic disease management and health promotion clinics.
• Perform baseline clinical observations (pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate).
• Conduct phlebotomy and safe handling of blood samples.
• Facilitate routine and 24-hour blood pressure monitoring and provide patient guidance.
• Administer wound care and dressings.
• Record Body Mass Index (BMI) measurements.
• Act as a chaperone during patient examinations.
• Carry out ECGs as directed by clinicians.
• Vaccinations and immunisations.
• Ensure meticulous record-keeping in line with protocols and regulations.

Skills

Experience in primary care

New patient checks

Phlebotomy

Wound care & dressings

Infection control

Strong communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Tools

EMIS Web

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated Healthcare Assistant to join our dedicated team, supporting

both clinical and administrative functions to ensure the highest standard of patient care. As an

integral part of our multi-disciplinary team, you will assist in various clinical procedures, promote

health and wellness, and contribute to the smooth operation of the practice.

This role is ideal for a proactive, compassionate individual who is eager to work in a fast-paced

environment and make a meaningful impact on patient health and well-being.

Main duties of the job

Conduct comprehensive new patient health assessments and document findings

accurately.

Assist in chronic disease management and health promotion clinics, working closely with

Perform baseline clinical observations, including pulse oximetry, blood pressure,

temperature, and pulse rate.

Conduct phlebotomy and ensure safe and efficient handling of blood samples.

Facilitate routine and 24hour blood pressure monitoring, providing patient guidance

where necessary.

About us

We are a rapidly growing GP-led organisation with a mission to ensure that all patients have

access to comprehensive, coordinated and continuous care within a sustainable primary care

system.

We appreciate that our whole primary care system is struggling, which is causing a negative

effect on patient care and staff happiness. We believe that we can turn this around by

reimagining how primary care is delivered from the ground up by placing a focus on data

insights, technology and clinical innovation.

Ultimately, we want to improve patient access, patient experience and health outcomes to

significantly increase the quality of care for our patients. However, we can only build the best

primary care service there is if our colleagues are happy, empowered and supported within an

excellent working environment.

If you believe that there are ways to drastically improve the way primary care is delivered for

both patients and staff alike and you want to be a part of this; then we would love to meet you

and tell you more about our plans.

Job responsibilities

Job role: Health Care Assistant

Job type: Clinical

Location: Westerhope Medical Group, Denton Road Surgery. Blakelaw Health Centre

Salary: £12.89 per hour

Working hours: Monday, Thursday & Friday 8am 5pm 25.5hrs a week

About Us

We are a rapidly growing GP-led organisation with a mission to ensure that all patients have

access to comprehensive, coordinated and continuous care within a sustainable primary care

system.

We appreciate that our whole primary care system is struggling, which is causing a negative

effect on patient care and staff happiness. We believe that we can turn this around by

reimagining how primary care is delivered from the ground up by placing a focus on data

insights, technology and clinical innovation.

Ultimately, we want to improve patient access, patient experience and health outcomes to

significantly increase the quality of care for our patients. However, we can only build the best

primary care service there is if our colleagues are happy, empowered and supported within an

excellent working environment.

If you believe that there are ways to drastically improve the way primary care is delivered for

both patients and staff alike and you want to be a part of this; then we would love to meet you

and tell you more about our plans.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Healthcare Assistant to join our dedicated team, supporting

both clinical and administrative functions to ensure the highest standard of patient care. As an

integral part of our multi-disciplinary team, you will assist in various clinical procedures, promote

health and wellness, and contribute to the smooth operation of the practice.

This role is ideal for a proactive, compassionate individual who is eager to work in a fast-paced

environment and make a meaningful impact on patient health and well-being.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive new patient health assessments and document findings

accurately.

Assist in chronic disease management and health promotion clinics, working closely with

Perform baseline clinical observations, including pulse oximetry, blood pressure,

temperature, and pulse rate.

Conduct phlebotomy and ensure safe and efficient handling of blood samples.

Facilitate routine and 24-hour blood pressure monitoring, providing patient guidance

where necessary.

Administer wound care, dressings, and other minor clinical procedures within scope.

Accurately measure and record Body Mass Index (BMI) for patients.

Act as a chaperone during patient examinations when required.

Carry out ECGs as directed by clinicians.

Vaccinations and immunisations.

Ensure meticulous record-keeping in line with practice protocols and compliance

regulations.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

Experience in a primary care or GP practice setting.

Strong communication skills and the ability to follow clinical protocols.

Experience in conducting new patient health checks.

Proficiency in wound care, dressings, and clinical assessments.

Skilled in phlebotomy procedures.

Knowledge of infection control procedures and best practices.

Desirable Qualifications & Skills

Familiarity with EMIS Web.

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification.

Additional training in chronic disease management or smoking cessation.

What We Offer

Enhanced Sick Pay & Family Leave

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check

This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will

require an enhanced DBS check to ensure suitability for the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Experience in a primary care or GP practice setting.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to follow clinical protocols.
• Experience in conducting new patient health checks.
• Proficiency in wound care, dressings, and clinical assessments.
• Skilled in phlebotomy procedures.
• Knowledge of infection control procedures and best practices
• Familiarity with EMIS Web.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification.
• Additional training in chronic disease management or smoking cessation.

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.