Healthcare Assistant

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

St Johns Medical Centre in Altrincham is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to support GPs and the nursing team in delivering safe, high-quality primary care. You will perform clinical tasks, health checks, wound care and patient observations while maintaining infection control and patient confidentiality.

This role involves chaperoning patients, managing stock, and preparing treatment rooms for clinics, with emphasis on compassionate care and teamwork within the practice.

Qualifications

• GCSEs grade A–C in English and Maths.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Experience working in a healthcare setting.
• Phlebotomy qualification/experience.
• Experience undertaking ECGs.
• Experience carrying out NHS Health Checks.
• Knowledge of chronic disease management.
• Experience using Emis Web.
• Awareness of CQC standards and infection prevention and control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking clinical tasks such as BP, height, weight.
• NHS health checks.
• ECG's.
• Venepuncture.
• Carry out simple health screenings and observations.
• Chaperone patients during examinations and procedures.
• Manage stock levels and order clinical supplies when required.
• Ensure clinical rooms remain well stocked and compliant with infection control standards.
• Provide high standards of compassionate care to patients.
• Promote healthy lifestyles and support patients with smoking cessation, weight management and wellbeing advice.
• Support patients to understand health conditions and treatment plans.
• Maintain patient dignity, privacy and confidentiality.

Skills

Healthcare experience

ECG administration

NHS Health Checks

Phlebotomy experience

Emis Web

Education

GCSE English & Maths (A–C)

NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care

Tools

Emis Web

Job description

St Johns Medical Centre are seeking an enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant on a full time basis. You will assist the GP's and nursing team to deliver safe, high quality primary care services to our patients.,

• Undertaking clinical tasks such as BP, height, weight.
• NHS health checks
• ECG's
• Venepuncture
• Carry out simple health screenings and observations.
• Chaperone patients during examinations and procedures.
• Manage stock levels and order clinical supplies when required.
• Ensure clinical rooms remain well stocked and compliant with infection control standards., Job descriptionJob responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Undertake NHS Health Checks.
• Measure and record blood pressure, pulse, temperature, height, weight and BMI.
• Carry out ECG recordings.
• Perform new patient health checks.
• Undertake wound care and simple dressings following appropriate training.
• Carry out simple health screenings and observations.
• Assist with chronic disease monitoring clinics.
• Chaperone patients during examinations and procedures.
• Prepare consulting and treatment rooms before and after clinics.
• Ensure clinical equipment is cleaned, maintained and calibrated in accordance with infection prevention and control policies.

Patient Care

• Provide high standards of compassionate care to patients.
• Promote healthy lifestyles and support patients with smoking cessation, weight management and general wellbeing advice.
• Support patients to understand health conditions and treatment plans.
• Maintain patient dignity, privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Respond appropriately to patient concerns and escalate clinical issues when necessary.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Accurately record all clinical information within the patient's electronic medical record.
• Process pathology samples safely and correctly.
• Manage stock levels and order clinical supplies when required.
• Ensure clinical rooms remain well stocked and compliant with infection control standards.
• Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Assist with recall programmes for chronic disease management and screening.

Infection Prevention and Health & Safety

• Adhere to all infection prevention and control policies.
• Ensure safe disposal of clinical waste and sharps.
• Maintain a clean and safe clinical environment.
• Report incidents, accidents or significant events in line with practice procedures.
• Comply with all health and safety legislation and practice policies.

Professional Responsibilities

• Work within the scope of competence and seek advice when appropriate.
• Maintain professional registration where applicable.
• Participate in mandatory training and continuing professional development.
• Attend practice meetings and contribute to service improvement.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with GDPR, NHS guidance and Practice policies.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, Nurses, Reception Staff, Administrators and the wider Primary Care Team.
  GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent experience.
• Experience working within a healthcare setting.
• Phlebotomy qualification/experience., Previous experience working in General Practice or Primary Care.
• Experience undertaking ECGs.
• Experience carrying out NHS Health Checks.
• Knowledge of chronic disease management.
• Experience using Emis Web
• Awareness of CQC standards and infection prevention and control procedures.

St Johns Medical Centre is located in the market town of Altrincham within the borough of Trafford, Greater Manchester.

We have a clinical team of 9 GP Partners, 5 Salaried GP's, 4 Practice Nurses, 2 HCA's & 1 Phlebotomist, all supported by a large reception and admin team.