Healthcare Assistant

Garden City Surgery; Letchworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local GP practice in Letchworth is seeking an experienced Healthcare Assistant to join their friendly team. The role involves supporting patient care, conducting health checks, and assisting with vaccination clinics. Ideal candidates will have phlebotomy experience and a commitment to high-quality patient service. The position is part-time with a competitive salary and health cover.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Private Health Cover

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as an HCA in a GP practice or healthcare setting is desirable.
• Phlebotomy experience is essential.
• Compassionate and committed to delivering patient-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Support the clinical team in providing excellent patient care.
• Maintain accurate patient records on the clinical system.
• Assist with health promotion and lifestyle advice.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Excellent communication

Organized and reliable

Infection prevention knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care

Good standard of general education (e.g. GCSEs)

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced and motivated Healthcare Assistant to join ourfriendly GP practice team. The post holder will support the delivery of safe,effective, and high-quality care to our patients, working under the supervisionof our nursing and GP team.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties of the Job

• Blood pressure checks, weight monitoring and ECGs
• NHS Health Checks and chronic disease reviews (as per protocol)
• Wound care and dressings (if trained)
• Support with seasonal vaccination clinics
• Recording accurate patient information on clinical systems
• Health promotion and lifestyle advice
• Assisting with infection prevention and control

About us

PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR PRACTICE.

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Healthcare Assistant (HCA) Location: GCS Hours: 22 hours per week (part-time) Contract: Permanent

About Us We are a friendly and supportive GP surgery committed to delivering high-quality care to our patients. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Assistant to join our team.

About the Role As a Healthcare Assistant, you will support the clinical team in providing excellent patient care. You will work under the guidance of our nurses and GPs, delivering a range of clinical and administrative tasks in line with practice protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

• Phlebotomy (blood taking)
• Blood pressure monitoring and weight checks
• ECG recording
• NHS Health Checks and chronic disease reviews (under protocol)
• Supporting the flu and vaccination clinics
• Wound care and dressings (if trained)
• Assisting with infection control and health promotion activities
• Maintaining accurate patient records on the clinical system
• Supporting patients with lifestyle advice where appropriate
• General administrative duties to support clinical staff

About You:

• Previous experience working as an HCA in a GP practice or healthcare setting is desirable
• Phlebotomy experience is essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Organised, reliable and flexible approach
• Compassionate and committed to delivering patient-centred care

Person Specification

Qualifications

• - Phlebotomy training and competence
• - Good standard of general education (e.g. GCSEs or equivalent)
• - NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
• - Evidence of ongoing professional development
• - Training in wound care, ECGs, NHS Health Checks

Knowledge & Skills

• - Understanding of infection prevention and control
• - Knowledge of confidentiality, safeguarding, and GDPR
• - Ability to work independently and in a team
• - Good organisational and time management skills
• - Knowledge of SystmOne or other clinical systems
• - Awareness of NHS Health Checks and QOF

Experience

• - Experience as a Healthcare Assistant or in a clinical support role
• - Experience providing direct patient care
• - Experience using IT systems for record-keeping
• - Experience in a GP surgery or primary care setting
• - Experience supporting vaccination clinics
• - Experience with chronic disease management (under protocol)
• - Experience of Stock control ordering of consumables and other medical equipment

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.

Depending on experienceCompetitive Salary + Private Health Cover