Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Midlands; Presencial; GBP 12 000 - 17 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

NHS pension scheme

Annual leave 33-38 days

Vivup benefits

Salary sacrifice scheme

Discounts from retailers

Training and development

Clinical supervision

Flexible role

Resumo da oferta

Taurus Healthcare in the Prevention and Outreach team is seeking a Health Care Assistant to support urgent and extended access clinics and planned prevention work, including NHS Health Checks, lung cancer screening and point-of-care testing. The role blends community outreach, clinical tasks and some remote screening admin with in-hours and out-of-hours shifts on flexible zero-hour contracts.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Qualificações

• GCSEs or equivalent with at least three C/4 grades.
• Ongoing mandatory training and development commitment.
• Experience in health and social care and maintaining records.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver NHS Health Checks and risk assessments.
• Support lung cancer screening and data collection.
• Carry out phlebotomy, ECGs, urinalysis and physiological observations.
• Undertake point-of-care testing.
• Conduct MECC conversations and signpost to services.
• Work at community events to reach underserved populations.
• Record clinical information on EMIS Web accurately.
• Prepare, maintain and clean clinical environments and assist during minor procedures.
• Carry out equipment checks and monitor fridge temperatures.
• Maintain stock of equipment and clinical supplies and dispose of waste safely.
• Undertake simple wound care and act as chaperone.
• Collaborate with nurses and partners to reduce health inequalities.

Conhecimentos

Verbal & written communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork in multidisciplinary settings

Data input / record keeping

Formação académica

GCSEs or equivalent with at least three C/4

Ferramentas

EMIS Web

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Health Care Assistant in the Prevention and Outreach team at Taurus Healthcare, the GP Federation's provider arm. The post supports urgent and extended access clinics and planned prevention work, such as NHS Health Checks, lung cancer screening and point-of-care testing, under registered clinicians. It mixes community outreach, clinical work and some remote screening admin, with in-hours and out-of-hours shifts and flexible 0-hour contracts. Visa sponsorship is not offered, so applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

What the job involves

• Deliver NHS Health Checks, including cardiovascular and lifestyle risk assessments
• Support the lung cancer screening programme, including pre-assessment checks and data collection
• Carry out clinical tasks such as phlebotomy, ECGs, urinalysis and physiological observations
• Undertake point-of-care testing
• Hold brief health and wellbeing conversations using MECC principles and signpost to smoking cessation and lifestyle services
• Work at community events and outreach sessions to reach people who do not routinely use primary care
• Record clinical information and outcomes accurately on EMIS Web
• Prepare, maintain and clean clinical environments and assist clinicians during minor procedures
• Carry out equipment checks, quality control tests and cold chain and fridge temperature monitoring
• Maintain stock of equipment and clinical supplies, and handle, store and dispose of equipment and waste safely
• Undertake simple wound care and dressings, act as chaperone, and respond to urgent or emergency situations
• Work with nurses, clinicians and community partners to reduce health inequalities, and identify carers

What’s required

Qualifications

• GCSE standard or equivalent, minimum 3 at grade C/4 or above
• Commitment to ongoing mandatory training and development

Experience

• Experience of working in a health and social care organisation
• Experience maintaining accurate records and data systems
• Understanding of confidentiality and professional boundaries

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strong organisation and ability to manage competing priorities
• Confidence working within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to accurately input, maintain and retrieve data

Checks & eligibility

• Right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship

Other

• Calm and resilient under pressure
• Reliable, dependable and proactive
• Friendly, approachable and professional
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Flexible and adaptable to changing demands
• Team player who works collaboratively

Nice to have

• Phlebotomy competency
• Experience of EMIS Web
• Flexibility across enhanced access and prevention services, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays
• Full clean driving licence
• NVQ Level 1 and 2 in Health and Social Care, or Care Certificate
• Experience of NHS Health Checks and/or screening programmes
• Experience or knowledge of point-of-care testing
• Previous Health Care Assistant experience

What’s offered

• NHS pension scheme with 23.78% employer contribution
• 33 to 38 days annual leave including bank holidays, depending on service, pro rata for part-time staff
• Employee benefits programme (Vivup), including 24/7 access to counselling
• Salary sacrifice scheme for cars and bikes
• Discounts from national retailers and the Blue Light discount scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Supportive clinical supervision
• Role that can work alongside school or other commitments