Healthcare Assistant & Primary Care

NHS; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health service provider is seeking an experienced Healthcare Assistant/Healthcare Support Worker to join a vibrant, patient-focused team in Cardiff. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in a GP surgery and be proficient in clinical duties such as phlebotomy and immunisation. This role offers a friendly and welcoming environment committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. Responsibilities include routine clinical tasks, stock management, and participation in team meetings opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a GP surgery is essential.
• Proficient in clinical duties such as phlebotomy and blood pressure monitoring.
• Familiarity with EMIS/Web or other clinical systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out BP checks and ECGs.
• Administer immunisations and manage chronic disease checks.
• Stock management and general housekeeping.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Blood pressure monitoring

ECGs

Wound care

Vaccinations

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Education

Agored Cymru Level 3 Diploma in Primary Care Health Care Support

Tools

EMIS clinical system

Job description

Healthcare Assistant/Healthcare Support Worker - Primary Care

CathaysSurgery isseeking an experienced HCA/HCSW, with previous experience in a GP surgery, to join our vibrant, patient focused and innovativepractice who are committed to the delivery of high-quality, person-centredcare. If you are looking for an exciting new opportunity within a friendly,welcoming environment, then this may be the ideal role for you.

** Previous experience working in a GP surgery is essential

Salarynegotiated on experience

Main duties of the job

• BPchecks
• ECG
• Flu/pneumococcal/shinglesimmunisation
• Repeatdressing of wounds after assessment by a qualified nurse
• INRchecks
• Learningdisability checks
• GPLifestyle advice and smoking cessation advice
• Chronicdisease management: - Carry out diabetic checks pre nurse review.

Althoughthis lists the main clinical duties, there may be additional tasks requested

Administrativeduties

• Stockcheck and ordering
• Cleaning,checking and calibration of equipment
• Stockingup clinical rooms and emptying clinical waste bins
• Generalhousekeeping (tidying storerooms and clinical rooms, disposing of out of datestock and reporting to the appropriate person, putting stock and equipmentaway)
• Takingon specific roles as discussed with the team, eg flu champion.

Knowledge of EMIS computer system

About us

About us

• We have 5experienced doctors supported by an excellent clinical and administrative team.
• We are anexperienced practice committed to the teaching and training of medical studentsfrom Cardiff University.
• We use EMIS clinicalsystem
• We are part ofthe South Easter Cluster [Collaborative] comprising of 8 practices. The surgeryis located close to the city centre in the Cathays areawith a mixed demographic and easily accessible with public transport.
• We hold regular informal clinical team meetingsin addition to an open-door policy for mentoring and advice.

Job responsibilities

Key Requirements:

• Previous experience working in a GP surgery is essential
• Proficient in clinical duties such as phlebotomy, blood pressure monitoring, ECGs, wound care, and vaccinations
• Familiarity with EMIS/Web or other clinical systems preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Agored Cymru Level 3 Diploma in Primary Care Health Care Support or equivalent accredited modules
• Experience working in a GP surgery
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and professional standards
• Compliant with the HCSW Code of Conduct
• Experience using EMIS 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.