Healthcare Assistant

Nhs Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

5 weeks Annual Leave plus Public HOLID

Weekday pattern

Full training on clinical systems

Job summary

The Victoria Practice Govanhill Health Centre in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Healthcare Assistant to join our team. You will work on a 25-hour week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 1:30pm, with full training provided and access to the NHS Pension Scheme.

Join a friendly practice of 5 GPs, a Practice Nurse and 9 administrative staff, focused on delivering excellent patient care in a busy but supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced Healthcare Assistant with dedication and team orientation

Responsibilities

• Running Healthcare Assistant clinics independently, following practice protocols
• Phlebotomy and processing blood samples
• Blood pressure checks including home and ambulatory monitoring
• Urinalysis and collection of other routine samples
• Recording height, weight, BMI and other routine observations
• Carrying out cardiovascular risk-factor checks and supporting preventative health programmes
• Managing patient recalls and inviting patients for appropriate monitoring and reviews
• Accurately recording clinical information within the patient record
• Liaising with the wider clinical team to ensure appropriate follow-up and continuity of care
• Maintaining clinical stock and ensuring consulting rooms are prepared

Job description

The Victoria Practice Govanhill Health Centre 233 Calder St Glasgow, G42 7DR G42 7DR

We are a friendly and dynamic GP Practice located in Govanhill Health Centre. Our team comprises 5 GPs, a Practice Nurse and 9 administrative staff, all dedicated to providing excellent care to our growing patient base.

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our team.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to develop your skills within a busy and supportive GP practice
• Regular weekday hours with no evening or weekend working
• Inclusive and supportive workplace, welcoming applicants from diverse or marginalised backgrounds
• Full training provided on our clinical systems, practice protocols and recall processes

Key Responsibilities:

• Running Healthcare Assistant clinics independently, following agreed practice protocols
• Phlebotomy and processing blood samples
• Blood pressure checks, including home and ambulatory monitoring where appropriate
• Urinalysis and collection of other routine samples
• Recording height, weight, BMI and other routine observations
• Carrying out cardiovascular risk-factor checks and supporting preventative health programmes
• Managing patient recalls and inviting patients for appropriate monitoring and reviews
• Accurately recording clinical information within the patient record
• Liaising with the wider clinical team to ensure appropriate follow-up, onward action and continuity of patient care
• Maintaining clinical stock and ensuring consulting rooms are appropriately prepared

What We Offer:

• £16.00 per hour
• 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am1:30pm
• NHS Pension Scheme
• 5 weeks Annual Leave plus Public Holidays
• A predictable weekday working pattern with no evenings or weekends
• A welcoming, fast-paced environment in which to develop your primary care skills
• The opportunity to take ownership of a varied HCA clinic and preventative-health workload
• The chance to be part of a practice that values equality, diversity and high-quality patient care

Health, Safety, and Equality Commitment:

As part of our team, youll contribute to maintaining a safe, clean and inclusive environment for patients and colleagues, in line with all relevant clinical, infection-control, health and safety, and equality policies and procedures.

- Urban Practice