Healthcare Support Worker

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development for the team

Clinical supervision and team meetings

Quality improvement initiatives

Regular social events

Support for charitable initiatives

Job summary

Lakeside Healthcare Group is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to support the nurse team and GPs across the GP practice. You will carry out delegated clinical and administrative tasks, including phlebotomy, observations, ECGs and basic wound care under supervision.

The role covers shifts from 8am to 8pm on weekdays and 9am to 5pm Saturdays, on-site with no visa sponsorship. Right to work in the UK demonstrated at interview is required.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above.
• Experience in healthcare settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Undertake phlebotomy and venepuncture and process specimens for laboratory testing.
• Perform and record clinical observations, including blood pressure, pulse, and BMI.
• Perform and record ECGs.
• Undertake urinalysis and near-patient testing.
• Support the delivery of NHS Health Checks.
• Support long-term condition reviews by collecting clinical information for clinician assessment.
• Assist with diabetic foot checks and QOF delivery.
• Carry out wound care and dressings within trained competencies under supervision.
• Deliver delegated clinical and administrative duties under the Lead Nurse.
• Ensure all care and information is recorded in line with policies.

Skills

Confidentiality & data protection

Professional boundaries

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C/4+)

Job description

This Healthcare Assistant post sits within Lakeside Healthcare Group's general practice services, supporting the nurse team and GPs. The work is delegated clinical and administrative tasks, such as phlebotomy, observations, ECGs, NHS Health Checks and basic wound care, carried out under the Lead Nurse's supervision. Hours are full or part time on a rota covering the network's core times, 8am to 8pm weekdays and 9am to 5pm Saturdays. Visa sponsorship is not offered, so candidates must show their right to work at interview.

What the job involves

• Undertake phlebotomy and venepuncture and process specimens for laboratory testing
• Perform and record clinical observations, including blood pressure, ambulatory blood pressure, pulse, temperature, height, weight and BMI
• Perform and record ECGs
• Undertake urinalysis and near-patient testing, including capillary blood glucose testing where appropriately trained
• Support the delivery of NHS Health Checks
• Support long-term condition reviews by collecting clinical information and observations for clinician assessment
• Assist with diabetic foot checks and other activities contributing to QOF delivery
• Carry out wound care and apply basic dressings within agreed competencies under a registered clinician's direction
• Deliver delegated clinical and administrative duties under the Lead Nurse and wider clinical team
• Ensure all care and information is accurately recorded in line with practice policies and procedures

Qualifications

• GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths at grade C/4 or above

Experience

• Experience working in a healthcare, care or patient-facing environment
• Desire to work within the care profession
• Ability to work to a high standard of care under supervision

Skills & knowledge

• Good understanding of confidentiality, data protection and professional boundaries

Checks & eligibility

• Right to work in the UK, demonstrated at interview

Other

• Commitment to completing and maintaining relevant training and competencies for the role

Nice to have

• Previous healthcare experience in a clinical role
• Completed Care Certificate
• NVQ level 2
• Other recognised educational attainment
• Experience in a healthcare setting and/or primary care

What’s offered

• Training and development for the nursing team
• Clinical supervision and team meetings
• Quality improvement initiatives
• Regular social events
• Support for local and national charitable initiatives