Healthcare Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Stalybridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Staveleigh Medical Centre is recruiting a Healthcare Assistant to work with GPs and nurses in primary care. The role focuses on patient-facing clinical tasks such as blood sampling, measurements, ECGs, and injections, with part-time hours and potential progression to full-time.

Applicants should have prior healthcare experience and a recognised phlebotomy qualification. Experience with medical records and infection control is valued, with opportunities to join NHS Health Checks and other

Qualifications

• Recognised phlebotomy qualification.
• Previous healthcare experience.
• Experience taking blood samples and handling confidential information.
• Experience following clinical procedures and infection control protocols.

Responsibilities

• Take blood samples following patient identification procedures.
• Measure and record blood pressure, pulse, height, weight, BMI and other observations.
• Carry out diabetic foot checks and support long-term condition reviews.
• Perform ECGs and document findings for clinical review.
• Administer injections where trained and authorised.
• Support NHS Health Checks and preventative care.
• Carry out urine testing and other investigations as required.
• Prepare clinical rooms and equipment for appointments.
• Escalate abnormal findings to a clinician.
• Provide clear information to patients about appointments and procedures.
• Collaborate with GPs, nurses and the practice team to ensure safe care.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Blood sampling

Clinical observations

Infection prevention & control

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Staveleigh Medical Centre, a GP practice serving around 8,200 patients, is recruiting a Healthcare Assistant to work with its GPs and nurses in primary care. The role centres on patient-facing clinical work: blood sampling, observations, ECGs, long-term condition reviews and injections. It starts part-time, with the possibility of moving to full-time hours, and suits candidates with prior healthcare experience. A recognised phlebotomy qualification is essential for the post.

What the job involves

• Take blood samples, following procedures for patient identification, labelling, storage and transport
• Measure and record blood pressure, pulse, height, weight, BMI and other observations, keeping accurate clinical records
• Carry out diabetic foot checks under practice protocols and relevant training
• Support long-term condition management through delegated reviews and health checks, escalating abnormal findings
• Perform ECGs and make recordings documented and available for clinical review
• Administer injections, including vitamin B12 and vaccinations, where trained, assessed as competent and authorised
• Support NHS Health Checks, screening, preventative care and practice clinical programmes, and other delegated clinical duties
• Carry out urine testing and other clinical investigations where trained and required
• Prepare clinical rooms and equipment so they are clean, stocked and ready before appointments
• Recognise and escalat abnormal observations, patient concerns or signs of deterioration to an appropriate clinician
• Give patients clear information about appointments and procedures, referring clinical questions to a qualified professional
• Work alongside GPs, nurses and the wider practice team to deliver safe, effective and compassionate care

What's required

Qualifications

• Recognised phlebotomy qualification

Experience

• Previous experience working in a healthcare setting
• Experience taking blood samples
• Experience maintaining accurate records and handling confidential patient information
• Experience following clinical procedures, health and safety requirements and infection prevention and control protocols

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication skills

Nice to have

• Experience using a clinical IT system
• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or an equivalent relevant qualification
• Care Certificate completed, or willingness to undertake the training