Healthcare Assistant

Nhs View All Jobs; Barton-in-Fabis; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS – View All Jobs is seeking an HCA for a GP practice role. You will provide routine health care, perform ECG screenings, and support patient health checks under established policies and with referrals as needed.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, recording patient data, and participating in practice meetings. Essential: GCSE passes and an HCA qualification; desirable: GP practice experience.

Qualifications

• GCSE passes required for the role.
• Recognised HCA qualification essential.
• Experience of working within a healthcare setting is essential.
• Desirable: experience in primary care and GP practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine HCA treatments within competence to patients.
• Carry out ECG screenings and health checks per guidelines.
• Maintain equipment and stock levels for patient care.
• Record consultations accurately in the patient records.
• Participate in practice meetings and administrative duties.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Education

GCSE passes

Recognised HCA qualification

Job description

Phlebotomy: In practice Provide routine HCA treatments, within competence, to all patients to agreed practice policies, protocols and guidelines. Provide ECG screenings to practice patients within agreed protocols with referral to general practitioners as necessary. About us We are a very friendly practice with a wide range of services and patients. We aim to provide a high standard of medical care in a friendly and professional manner. A caring practice that looks after our patients whilst balancing the needs of our patients and staff. A successful organisation, that learns, evolves, reflects and embraces change and where staff are happy at work., Provide routine HCA treatments, within competence, to all patients to agreed practice policies, protocols and guidelines. Provide ECG screenings to practice patients within agreed protocols with referral to general practitioners as necessaryAdvise patients on general health care and minor ailments with referral to general practitioners as necessary. To carry out Health Checks to agreed guidelines using practice templates Ensure the maintenance of equipment and stock levels relating to patient care. Maintain stocks of health information leaflets as appropriate. Ensure all Health and Safety requirements and Infection Control measures are met and report any problems to the Nurse Manager. 3. Pathology specimens and investigatory procedures. Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, wound swabs, etc. Perform any investigatory procedures requested by the general practitioners within competency. 4. Administrative and professional responsibilities. Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team.. Ensure complete and accurate records of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients computerised medical records.. Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation and records associated with patient health care and registration with the practice. Attend and participate in practice meetings as appropriate.

Essential

• GCSE grades passes
• Recognised HCA qualification

Experience Essential

• Experience of working within a healthcare setting.

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care
• Experience of working in a GP practice

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• GCSE grades passes
• Recognised HCA qualification

Experience Essential

• Experience of working within a healthcare setting.

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care
• Experience of working in a GP practice