Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Cradley Heath; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cradley Heath is looking for a part-time (16 hours per week) Health Care Assistant to support quality patient care in a GP surgery. Responsibilities include performing health checks, administering vaccines, and maintaining clinical records. Excellent communication skills and NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care are required. Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred. Join a dynamic team committed to patient well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and data protection.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine health checks.
• Administer vaccinations and injections (if trained).
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Good organisational and time-management skills

Compassionate, patient-focused approach

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

We are seeking a part time (16 hours per week) pro-active Health Care Assistant to support the delivery of high quality patient care within our GP surgery. You will work closely with the clinical team to provide a range of clinical and administrative services, contributing to the health and wellbeing of our practice population.

We are looking for someone who has experience of working in a GP Setting. Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties

Clinical duties:

• Perform routine health checks (e.g., blood pressure, height, weight, BMI)
• Long Term Conditions reviews (LTCS)
• Carry out ECGs
• Home Visits
• Administer vaccinations (e.g., flu) and injections (if trained)
• Carry out wound care and dressings
• Assist with chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, asthma)
• Conduct NHS health checks and new patient health checks
• Support minor surgery and other clinical procedures
• Process specimens and ensure accurate labelling and transportation
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records
• Infection control

Administrative duties:

• Ensure consultation rooms are clean, well-stocked, and prepared for clinics
• Support stock control and ordering of medical supplies
• Assist with recall systems and patient reminders
• Maintain patient confidentiality and follow data protection policies
• Any other duties deemed appropriate to the post

About us

We are a GP teaching Practice along with teaching students from university. We are high achieving and forward thinking. The team consists of 3 GP Partners, x 2 Salaried GP, x 1 Practice Nurse, x 2 HCAs, Practice Manager and a full complement of practice administrators.

We form part of Citrus PCN we offer extended hours and have a compliment of ARRS staff at the practice: Physio, Pharmacists, Social prescribers and care co-ordinators.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent qualification)
• Experience working in a healthcare setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and data protection
• Previous experience in a General Practice or Primary Care setting/ Care home setting

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.