Healthcare Assistant (HCA)NHS

Job summary

Abbey Medical Practice is seeking a motivated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our friendly and supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a well-established, forward-thinking GP practice providing high-quality care to approximately 8,600 patients within the local community.

25 - 30 hours a week.

We are seeking an individual who:

• Has previous experience working within primary care, community healthcare or a healthcare setting
• Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates compassion, professionalism and attention to detail
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Holds relevant HCA qualifications and/or phlebotomy experience (desirable)

We are offering:

• A friendly, supportive and experienced team environment
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
• The benefits of working within an established GP training practice
• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• NHS Pension Scheme

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work closely with our clinical team to support the delivery of patient services. This is a varied and rewarding role involving direct patient care and clinical support duties.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Taking and recording blood pressure, pulse, height and weight measurements
• Performing NHS Health Checks
• Phlebotomy (taking blood samples)
• Supporting chronic disease monitoring clinics
• ECG recordings
• Urinalysis and simple wound care
• Assisting GPs and nurses with clinical procedures
• New patient health checks
• Stock monitoring and clinical room preparation
• Maintaining accurate clinical records using SystmOne

Please note: this role does not include the administration of vaccinations or immunisations.

Job description

The following are the core responsibilities of the Healthcare Assistant. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels

Undertake new patient health checks

Support the Practice Nurse with health promotion programmes

Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately

Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly

Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required

Carry out BMI checks as directed

Act as a chaperone as required

Undertake venepuncture

Carry out ECGs as requested

Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation

Provide support during minor operations as required

Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session

Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance

Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policy

Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Any other designated tasks which become apparent for the needs of the Practice

About us

Abbey Medical Practice is a friendly and busy GP practice based in Lincoln, caring for approximately 8,600 patients. We are also a training practice and are committed to supporting learning, development and progression within our team.

We have a diverse and experienced team of GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists and administrative and reception colleagues who work closely together to provide a high standard of care to our patients.

We pride ourselves on having a supportive and approachable working environment, where every member of the team has an important part to play. General practice can be fast-paced and demanding, so we particularly value colleagues who are positive, adaptable and willing to support one another when workloads are high.

Our work ethic is centred around teamwork, accountability and shared responsibility. We encourage staff to take ownership of their work, communicate openly and contribute to the smooth running of the Practice rather than working in isolation. We believe that providing excellent patient care starts with having a team that respects, supports and works well with each other.

We are looking for people who share these values and who want to become an active part of the Abbey team, bringing enthusiasm, reliability and a genuine commitment to both our patients and their colleagues.