Health Care Assistant - GP Practice

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A busy GP practice in South Lewisham is seeking a dedicated Health Care Assistant. The role involves routine nursing duties, patient care, and supporting the nursing team in various clinics. Ideal candidates will have experience in a GP setting and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a GP practice.
• Qualified in Phlebotomy.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy duties and take laboratory specimens.
• Support the nursing team in various clinics.
• Administer flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Tools

Phlebotomy

Job description

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Job Summary

We are a busy practice in South Lewisham looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly team.

Job Summary

We are a busy practice in South Lewisham looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly team.

The Healthcare Assistant will share responsibility for the treatment room and the performance of routine nursing related duties.

Previous experience of GP practice and EMIS would be an advantage. Must be able to work under pressure, be organised, have good communication skills and be part of a dynamic and supportive team.

Main duties of the job

Phlebotomy duties.

To take and, where appropriate, despatch laboratory specimens including blood,urine, swabs and other diagnostic tests as required by GPs.

Carrying out blood pressure checks.

To advise patients on health care, minor ailments, health promotion and illness prevention.

To support the nursing team in:- Antenatal clinics, Diabetic clinics, Flu clinics, Minor operations, Coil and Implant clinics

To undertake basic wound care and suture/clip removal, assisting the nurses.

To undertake NHS Health checks

To administer flu, pneumonia, and B12 injections having been adequately trained.

To assist in the management of the treatment room, stock control and ordering of drugs, leaflets and medical supplies.

To ensure that all medical equipment is regularly and adequately maintained and in date and ensure that all clinical rooms are adequately stocked with medical equipment etc.

To ensure that fridge temperatures are regularly monitored.

To maintain high standards of tidiness, hygiene and safety in the use of all equipment and areas of work, in line with the Practice Infection Control Policy

To attend course and study days as required or thought necessary to maintain high standards.

About Us

The Vale Medical Centre is a primary care provider in Lewisham. We provide a high-quality medical care to a registered list of about 17,000 patients through our dedicated team of 13 clinical and 20 administrative staff.

We are passionate about staff health and wellbeing and working together as a team. If you share our passion for the NHS and want to join an enthusiastic, forward-thinking team committed to patient and staff welfare we would be delighted to hear from you.

Date posted

01 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A0833-25-0000

Job locations

195-197 Perry Vale

Forest Hill

London

SE23 2JF

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties

All Duties Normally Considered To Be Within The Competence Of a Health Care Assistant Having Attained Suitable Training And Adequate Supervised Practical Experience, Including:

NHS health checks

Blood pressure monitoring

Diabetic Health Checks Care processes

SMI Health Checks

Administer Flu vaccinations under PSD

B12, Shingles, Pneumococcal vaccination under PSD

Removal of sutures/clips

Simple & Complex dressing (under supervision of the practice nurse team

Phlebotomy

Carrying out Urinalysis and recording the results in line with practice protocol

Act As a Chaperone For Other Clinicians If Required

Undertake clinical activities identified by the clinical team in accordance with agreed written protocols

Report and escalate changes in patient condition

Recognises urgent signs of illness and escalate accordingly

Make clear and accurate entries into a patients records when appropriate

Provide health promotion materials to patients as and when required

Stocking consulting rooms

Prepare clinical areas, including equipment for specific clinical sessions (eg. minor operations/coil clinic) as and when requested

Record fridge temperatures and escalate any cold chain breech to the Lead Practice Nurse or Nurse Manager

Support the nursing team to maintain good infection control throughout the practice including participation of IPC audits

Ordering stock supplies

Attend practice meeting as requested

Maintain good working relationships with other clinicians and staff members.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties

Act As a Chaperone For Other Clinicians If Required

Undertake clinical activities identified by the clinical team in accordance with agreed written protocols

Report and escalate changes in patient condition

Recognises urgent signs of illness and escalate accordingly

Make clear and accurate entries into a patients records when appropriate

Provide health promotion materials to patients as and when required

Stocking consulting rooms

Prepare clinical areas, including equipment for specific clinical sessions (eg. minor operations/coil clinic) as and when requested

Record fridge temperatures and escalate any cold chain breech to the Lead Practice Nurse or Nurse Manager

Support the nursing team to maintain good infection control throughout the practice including participation of IPC audits

Ordering stock supplies

Attend practice meeting as requested

Maintain good working relationships with other clinicians and staff members.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
  
  

Desirable

• Qualified in Phlebotomy
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a GP practice
• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
• Qualified in Phlebotomy
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience of working in a GP practice
• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
• Qualified in Phlebotomy
  
  

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Vale Medical Centre

Address

195-197 Perry Vale

Forest Hill

London

SE23 2JF

Employer's website

http://thevalemedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Vale Medical Centre

Address

195-197 Perry Vale

Forest Hill

London

SE23 2JF

Employer's website

http://thevalemedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals

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