Health Care Assistant HCA

Fuller and Forbes Partnership; Ryton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary care provider in the UK seeks a full-time Health Care Assistant to support high-quality patient care. As an HCA, you will assist with clinical tasks, engage with patients, and perform administrative duties to enhance patient experiences. This role requires compassion and a commitment to excellence in care. Applications from both trainees and experienced HCAs are welcome.

Qualifications

• Experience or training as a Health Care Assistant (HCA).
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of care and confidentiality.
• Ability to engage compassionately with patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clinical tasks under supervision.
• Engage with patients and provide supportive care.
• Perform administrative duties like record keeping.

Skills

Compassionate patient interactions

Vital signs monitoring

Clinical support

Administrative tasks

Job description

Overview

We are looking to recruit a Health Care Assistant on a full-time basis of 37.5 hours per week. Applications from both trainee and experienced HCAs are welcome. The Healthcare Assistant (HCA) is crucial in supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care under the supervision of the Practice Lead Nurse. This role involves assisting with clinical tasks, patient management, and general administrative duties within the practice. The HCA contributes to the efficiency of the practice by performing a range of procedural and supportive tasks that facilitate improved patient experiences and health outcomes. The HCA will engage directly with patients, providing care that includes taking vital signs, conducting health checks, and supporting the nursing and medical staff with procedures. This role requires a compassionate approach to patient interactions and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of care and confidentiality.

Main duties of the job

• Clinical Support
  • Patient Preparation
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Sample Collection
  • Health Checks
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • General: administer vaccines under PSDs and provide wound care
• Administrative Tasks
  • Record Keeping
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Stock Management
  • Cold chain
• Patient Care
  • Patient Interaction
  • Supportive Care
  • Infection Control
• Health Promotion
  • Educational Support
  • Community Engagement
• Quality Improvement
  • Feedback Collection

About Gateshead Healthcare

Gateshead Healthcare is part of The Fuller and Forbes Partnership, a primary care provider with practices currently in Gateshead, Leeds, Burnley, Devon and Plymouth. Gateshead Healthcare has approximately 20,500 patients and a multidisciplinary team comprising GPs, ANPs, Nurses, Healthcare Assistants as well as wider PCN team including Physiotherapists, Pharmacists, Health and Well Being Coach and Community Psychiatric Nurse.