Healthcare Assistant / GPA

Upton Surgery; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Upton Surgery in Birmingham is seeking a Healthcare Assistant or General Practice Assistant to join our friendly Nursing Team. Full time or part time applicants are welcome, to work with GPs, ANPs, pharmacists and nursing colleagues to deliver patient‑centred care.

The role offers a dynamic, modern environment with dedicated treatment rooms, minor operations facilities and nurse consulting rooms. We support ongoing development within a multidisciplinary team and a strong focus on high‑quality

Responsibilities

• Support Registered Nurses in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care, working in accordance with agreed care plans.
• Undertake basic clinical care and procedures under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Obtain blood samples through venepuncture, ensuring correct patient identification, labelling, documentation and preparation of samples for laboratory collection.
• Use the ICE electronic pathology ordering system appropriately.
• Following appropriate training and competency assessment, assist with and undertake clinical procedures such as wound care and dressings.
• Undertake routine clinical observations and investigations, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation and blood glucose monitoring, as appropriate to training and competency.
• Assist with NHS health checks, long-term condition reviews and other preventative health initiatives.
• Prepare clinical rooms and equipment, ensuring they are clean, safe and appropriately stocked.
• Recognise and report any concerns regarding a patient's health or wellbeing to the nurse in charge.
• Promote health education and encourage patients to take an active role in managing their health and wellbeing.
• Support Registered Nurses with clinical, administrative and other appropriate duties.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Upton Surgery for an enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Assistant or General Practice Assistant (GPA) Full Time or Part Time applicants can apply, to join our friendly and dedicated Nursing Team.

Based in modern, purpose-built premises with dedicated treatment rooms, minor operations facilities and nurse consulting rooms, we offer an excellent working environment and the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking practice.

We are looking for an exceptional individual to join our multidisciplinary team of GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and nursing colleagues, playing an important role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to our community.

Main duties of the job

Duties will include providing care under the directionof a registered practice nurse or GP, phlebotomy, assisting with minoroperations, undertaking ECGs, urine analysis, taking 24 hour and standardblood pressure readings, administering injections, assisting with healthchecks, promoting positive health and lifestyle advice, ordering supplies,stocking clinical rooms.

About us

Upton Surgery is a friendly, forward thinking GeneralPractice with on site NHS Community staff and Social Care staff. We have a holistic, integrated care approach for our 12,700 patients. We are a trainingpractice with 6 GP partners, 3 Salaried GP's, 3 ANP's and full Dispensing Team. Located just 10 minutes fromjunction 1 of the M50, 15 minutes from Worcester and Malvern. 10 minutes fromTewkesbury and 30 minutes from Cheltenham. See us at www.uptondoctors.co.uk.

Job responsibilities

To work as an integral member of the Practice Nursing Team, supporting the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality patient care. The role will involve a combination of clinical, administrative and patient-facing responsibilities, contributing to the smooth and efficient running of the nursing service and supporting the wider multidisciplinary team.

The postholder will provide compassionate, professional and patient-centered care, working within their agreed scope of practice, training and demonstrated competencies.

The postholder will:

• Support Registered Nurses in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care, working in accordance with agreed care plans.
• Undertake basic clinical care and procedures under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Obtain blood samples through venepuncture, ensuring correct patient identification, labelling, documentation and preparation of samples for laboratory collection.
• Use the ICE electronic pathology ordering system appropriately.
• Following appropriate training and competency assessment, assist with and undertake clinical procedures such as wound care and dressings.
• Undertake routine clinical observations and investigations, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation and blood glucose monitoring, as appropriate to training and competency.
• Assist with NHS health checks, long-term condition reviews and other preventative health initiatives.
• Prepare clinical rooms and equipment, ensuring they are clean, safe and appropriately stocked.
• Recognise and report any concerns regarding a patient's health or wellbeing to the nurse in charge.
• Promote health education and encourage patients to take an active role in managing their health and wellbeing.
• Support Registered Nurses with clinical, administrative and other appropriate duties.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience working in a healthcare, care or patient-facing environment.
• Experience communicating effectively with patients, colleagues and members of the public.
• Experience working as part of a team.
• Experience maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information.
• Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant within a GP practice or primary care setting.
• Experience undertaking venepuncture and obtaining blood samples.
• Experience carrying out clinical observations, including blood pressure, pulse and blood glucose monitoring.
• Experience using EMIS Web or other clinical systems.
• Experience supporting NHS Health Checks, ECGs and long-term condition reviews.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent relevant healthcare qualification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification, or willingness to undertake training on appointment.
• Basic understanding of patient confidentiality, safeguarding and infection prevention and control.
• Venepuncture training or previous practical experience.
• Previous experience working within a GP practice or primary care setting.
• Additional relevant clinical training, such as NHS Health Checks, ECG recording or wound care.
• Experience of using EMIS Web clinical system.

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.