Health Care Assistant

York Road Surgery; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A GP Practice in Rotherham is seeking an experienced Health Care Support Worker to join a multidisciplinary team. The role involves monitoring blood pressure, performing wound care, and assisting in minor surgeries, as well as ensuring timely patient record management. Experience in a clinical setting and venepuncture competence are essential. This position aims to deliver excellent patient-centered care while encouraging wellbeing and teamwork within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Health Care Support Worker with venepuncture competence is required.
• Experience in a clinical setting is essential with an understanding of medical terminology.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication with patients and Healthcare Staff.

Responsibilities

• Monitor blood pressure and obtain patient consent for blood samples.
• Perform wound care and NHS health checks.
• Assist with minor surgery sessions and ensure clinical supplies are restocked.

Skills

Venepuncture competence

Interpersonal skills

Fast-paced environment efficiency

Attention to detail

Safety standards commitment

Job description

We are a small single handed GP Practice caring for around 4.500 patients situated just outside the town centre.

We are looking for an experienced HCA to work 16 hours over 2 - 3 days.

You will be part of a friendly, multidisciplinary team that includes 1 Lead GP, 3 Locum GP's, 2 Locum Advanced Nurse Practitioners, 2 Practice Nurses, a Paramedic and a Nurse Associate, all supported by an experienced Reception & Admin team.

Main duties of the job

• Blood Pressure monitoring
• Obtaining patient consent for the collection of blood samples
• Wound care
• NHS Health Checks
• Injections (under PSD)
• Ensuring samples are sent the laboratory in a timely manner
• Maintaining accurate patient records
• Support and participate in shared learning within the practice
• Follow infection control procedures
• Assist in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
• Help raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
• Assisting with the collection of data on needs related to health and well-being
• Re-Stock clinical rooms
• Assist with minor surgery sessions
• Stock checks for clinical supplies

About us

You will be part of a friendly, multidisciplinary team that includes 1 Lead GP, 3 Locum GP's, 2 Locum Advanced Nurse Practitioners, 2 Practice Nurses, a Paramedic and a Nurse Associate, all supported by an experienced Reception & Admin Team.

Our aim is to deliver the best patient centred care and encourage personal wellbeing through good communication, co-operation and team work. We pride ourselves on achieving excellent patient care and service which is demonstrated in our monthly Friends & Family feedback.

Experience

• Previous experience as a Health Care Support Worker with venepuncture competence is required
• Experience in a clinical setting is essential with an understanding of medical terminology
• Excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication with patients and Healthcare Staff
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
• Commitment to upholding safety standards and best practices in all aspects of patient care

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.