Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Healthcare Assistant, where you'll provide essential out-of-hours care in a supportive, multidisciplinary team. This role emphasizes the importance of strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to patient care. You'll be involved in various clinical tasks, from taking vital signs to assisting in minor procedures, all while fostering a positive environment for patients and staff alike. With opportunities for professional development and a focus on team collaboration, this position offers a rewarding experience in the heart of London’s healthcare landscape.

Benefits

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discretionary Pay Progression

Bonus Scheme

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Enhanced Annual Leave

Eye Care Vouchers

Life Assurance

Modern Clinic Facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in patient-facing environments, especially GP practices.
• Strong ability to perform clinical tasks like blood tests and injections.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face out-of-hours care for registered patients.
• Record vital signs and assist with clinical tasks under supervision.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Phlebotomy

Wound Care

ECGs

Physiological Observations

Health Checks

Education

Care Certificate

Phlebotomy Training Certificate

Wound Care Management Certificate

Spirometry Training Certificate

Job description

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Contract: Part-time up to 14 hours per week

Location: South Westminster Centre (Victoria, London)

Responsible to: Head of Service Delivery

Key Relationships: General Practice, One Westminster, Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL), Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH)

BACKGROUND

Healthcare Central London (HCL) is the GP Federation covering the Central London CCG area. The organisation supports 31 General Practices and 4 Primary Care Networks (PCNs). We operate a number of NHS contracts including a Care Navigation Service, a Clinical Pharmacy Service, a Community Dermatology Service, and Partnership in Practice (PiP) - an out-of-hospitals provision subcontracted to our 31 General Practice members.

Our vision is to be recognized as a leading GP provider network, run by clinicians for the benefit of our local population. We aim to support general practice sustainability and independence through collaboration with patients and partners.

Our approach is to deliver exceptional assistance to our 31 General Practice members and to operate NHS contracts efficiently, locally, promptly, and within a familiar environment.

Now in our 13th year, we look forward to continued growth and to representing General Practice within the planned Integrated Care System (ICS).

HCL COMPANY VALUES

We listen respectfully, value diverse viewpoints, and treat each other kindly.

Accountable

We work with integrity, taking responsibility for delivering high-quality outcomes.

Resilient

We listen and learn from feedback, constantly improving. We embrace change, foster creativity, and promote innovation.

Aspirational

We nurture and motivate our staff to reach their full potential.

JOB ROLE

We seek HCAs to join our friendly team at South Westminster Centre, providing face-to-face out-of-hours care for registered patients in the Enhanced Access service.

Enhanced Access operates from 18:30 to 20:00 on weekdays and 09:00 to 16:00 on Saturdays.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team including GPs, ANPs, HCAs, and Nurses, supported by Care Coordinators.

We welcome experienced, friendly, flexible applicants who can work as part of a team.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Follow guidelines and undertake tasks for which you are trained and competent.

· Record and perform:

• Blood pressure and pulse
• Height, weight, and BMI
• Urine testing
• Blood glucose measurement
• ECGs
• Peak flow measurement
• Smoking status
• Weight management advice

· Take and prepare pathology samples, including venepuncture, INR, and urinalysis.

· Wound management following formulary and care plans.

· Administer injections (B12, Influenza, Pneumonia, Shingles) under Patient Specific Directives.

· Assist in minor surgeries and procedures.

· Support chronic disease management under supervision.

· Provide accurate information to patients.

· Assist in urgent/emergency care, including initiating emergency responses.

· Act as chaperone and assist patients.

· Perform other clinical tasks as trained.

· Prepare and maintain clinical environments and equipment per infection control guidelines.

· Assist with infection control audits.

· Maintain stock levels and ensure proper storage and rotation.

· Assist with health promotion campaigns.

· Keep accurate records and documentation.

· Recognize safeguarding issues and escalate concerns.

· Support training and education of staff and trainees.

· Promote healthy living and service uptake within the community.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Skills and Knowledge

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

· Experience with phlebotomy, ECGs, wound care, physiological observations, IM injections under PSD, urinalysis, health checks, and spirometry.

Desired experience

· Experience working in a GP practice or patient-facing environment.

Qualifications

· Care Certificate

· Phlebotomy training certificate

· Wound care management certificate

· Spirometry training certificate

Personal Attributes

· Mature outlook, willingness to learn, team player, autonomous working ability.

· Participation in training programs.

· Solution-focused, able to meet service targets.

· Emotional resilience to handle challenging situations.

· Tactful, diplomatic, able to build rapport with diverse backgrounds.

· Systematic, process-driven, capable of managing high volumes of tasks and information.

Healthcare Assistants will be contactable during core hours: 08:00 - 20:00 weekdays and 09:00 - 16:00 Saturdays.

The above list of duties is not exhaustive; the post holder may be required to undertake other tasks within the scope of the role.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

The post holder will maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including:

• General Practice
• Central London CCG

Participation in relevant working groups, projects, and initiatives to develop the role and service within Central London.

Additional benefits include:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Discretionary pay progression and bonus scheme
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Enhanced annual leave (30 days full-time, pro-rata)
• Eye care vouchers through Specsavers
• Life Assurance
• Modern clinic facilities at South Westminster Centre