Assistance jobs in Grande-Bretagne

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our close-knit, friendly clinical team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in primary care/GP settings, bringing at least 1‑2 years of relevant experience.

Care certificate is mandatory.

• Phlebotomy: Performing blood draws for diagnostic testing.
• NHS Health Checks: Conducting routine health assessments to evaluate patient well‑being.
• Health Promotion: Discussing lifestyle factors, raising awareness of well‑being, and supporting initiatives such as Smoking Cessation and Weight Management.
• Basic Observations: Recording blood pressure, height, weight, temperature, and pulse.
• Long‑Term Condition Monitoring: Carrying out disease management checks and escalating concerns as needed.
• Vaccinations & Injections: Administering flu jabs, B12 injections, etc.
• Wound Care: Assisting with basic wound care, suture removal, and clip removal under nurse supervision.
• Diagnostic Tests: Performing ECGs and Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM).
• Chaperoning: Providing support during examinations and procedures.
• Sample Management: Processing and handling laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses.
• Clinical Preparation: Ensuring equipment and environments are ready before and after patient care.
• Health Campaigns: Supporting flu clinics and other initiatives in collaboration with the Lead Nurse.
• Appointment Coordination: Contacting eligible patients to schedule routine smears, immunisations, and NHS Health Checks.
• Data Collection: Assisting in gathering and organising health‑related data.
• Stock Management: Ordering clinical supplies and maintaining inventory control.

Hounslow Family Practice is a partnership of two GPs, providing care for 6,100 patients in Hounslow. Our exceptional clinical team includes 2 GP Partners, 2 Salaried GPs, a Clinical Pharmacist, 1 Practice Nurse, 1 Physician Associate, and 2 Health Care Assistants. This clinical team is supported by an administrative staff, which includes a Practice Manager, an Administration team, and a Reception team, all dedicated to serving our patient population.

You will collaborate with our clinical teams to provide exceptional primary care services to our patients. Your role will include a mix of Healthcare Assistant (HCA) duties and clinical administrative tasks as part of your daily responsibilities.

• Assist with QOF‑related reviews.
• Conduct new patient health checks and other health screenings.
• Perform urinalysis and prepare specimens for testing.
• Carry out routine and 24‑hour BP monitoring, providing appropriate patient advice.
• Conduct blood tests (phlebotomy).
• Administer vaccinations, including flu and pneumococcal vaccines.
• Provide B12 injections.
• Perform wound care, dressings, and other clinical tasks either independently or under supervision.
• Educate patients on health and well‑being, promoting NHS campaigns when necessary.
• Gather lifestyle data for accurate record‑keeping and guide patients toward relevant health resources.
• Maintain infection control standards and manage clinical equipment.
• Assist with vaccination management and clinical stock control as needed.

• Attend and contribute to practice meetings.
• Support data collection and analysis related to health and well‑being needs.
• Assist with seasonal and special projects.
• Complete other ad‑hoc tasks as required.

• Experience of working in GP practice and using SystmOne.
• Experience of working in a GP practice.
• Qualified in Phlebotomy.
• Health Care Assistance Certificates / Qualifications.
• HCA skills and competency in ECG, NHS Health Check and working with patients with long‑term condition such as diabetes, although training will be offered to the right candidate.
• Experience in inventory management.
• Know‑how of infection control.

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.