Healthcare Assistant

Primary Care North Cumbria; Penrith, Lancashire; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare practice in Penrith is seeking an experienced Healthcare Assistant to support the clinical team. This full-time role involves direct patient care, including measuring vital signs and administering vaccinations. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and a willingness to undertake further training. Join a supportive environment focused on patient well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a healthcare setting.
• Experience in a GP practice or primary care.
• Willingness to undertake further training.

Responsibilities

• Assist the clinical team in delivering patient care.
• Measure and record physiological parameters.
• Administer vaccinations and conduct health reviews.

Skills

Computer literacy

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Education

Care Certificate or NVQ Level 3

Job description

The Lakes Medical Practice, Penrith is looking for an experienced Healthcare Assistant to join their team.

Consideration will be given to those seeking a HCA training role, for the right applicant with relevant experience.

This is a full-time role. Working days are usually Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturdays.

You will work under the direct supervision of the Practice Nurse, assisting the clinical team in delivering patient care according to practice guidelines and protocols.

Main duties of the job

Undertake and follow guidelines for tasks received through appropriate training, including:

• Urinalysis and specimen preparation for pathology investigation.
• Measuring and recording physiological parameters such as blood pressure, pulse rate and rhythm, temperature, height, weight, and body mass index.
• Venepuncture and ECG procedures.

Prepare and maintain environments and equipment for patient care, support and monitor patients during nebulisation therapy, conduct long-term condition reviews and foot checks, and administer vaccinations (B12, Flu, Pneumococcal).

Contact patients on behalf of and as advised by the GP/Clinical team to discuss test results or recall plans.

Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being and provide accurate information to patients and groups within your competence.

About us

We are a three-partner training practice based in Penrith, Cumbria, comprising a Practice Support Team (Admin/Reception/Medicines).

Job responsibilities

See main duties above.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience working in a healthcare setting.
• Experience in a GP practice or primary care.

Qualifications

• Computer literacy with knowledge of Windows.
• Willingness to undertake/Care Certificate NVQ or equivalent qualification.
• Qualified in Phlebotomy.
• Care Certificate or NVQ Level 3 in a relevant subject.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to verify any previous convictions.

Salary ranges from £23,536.50 to £27,300 per year, depending on experience.