Health Care Assistant (HCA)NHS

Job summary

We are seeking experienced and motivated Health Care Assistants to join our Urgent Treatment Centre team. As an HCA, you will alongside Emergency Nurse Practitioners (ENPS), General Practitioners (GPs) and collaboratively across the UTC, Emergency Department, and wider hospital services, supporting the GPs and ENPS in the management of a diverse caseload of patients presenting with urgent and emergency needs.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities: Able to carry out baseline observations (BP, HR, Temp, SpO

Basic wound care/dressings

Good communication and IT skills

Working with ENPS to maintain a clean and safe clinical environment

Keeping count of clinical stock, vaccines and putting away stock

Job description

Are you an experienced Health Care Assistance looking for a dynamic and rewarding role?

Join SELDOC, a successful GP cooperative with over 30 years of service, delivering high quality primary and urgent care to 2 million patients across South London. As part of our dedicated team, youll have the flexibility to work on-site or remotely, conducting telephone consultations or seeing patients face-to-face at our bases.

We are seeking experienced and motivated Health Care Assistants to join our Urgent Treatment Centre team. As an HCA, you will alongside Emergency Nurse Practitioners (ENPS), General Practitioners (GPs) and collaboratively across the UTC, Emergency Department, and wider hospital services, supporting the GPs and ENPS in the management of a diverse caseload of patients presenting with urgent and emergency needs.

You should have a NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification, have basic wound management skills, be compassionate, reliable, flexible team worker and be willing to contribute to a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

What We Offer: Flexible Working Options: Work remotely or on-site, with opportunities for face-to-face assessments, home visits, or telephone triage.

Career Development: Regular clinical audits, feedback, and educational sessions, including peer support forums and monthly topical events.

Supportive Environment: Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including GPs, Shift Managers, Drivers, and Call Handlers, with support always available.

Key Responsibilities: Able to carry out baseline observations (BP, HR, Temp, SpO

Basic wound care/dressings

Good communication and IT skills

Working with ENPS to maintain a clean and safe clinical environment

Keeping count of clinical stock, vaccines and putting away stock

Person Specification:

Essential:

NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Health & Social Care

Basic Life Support training

Basic wound care/dressings experience

Good communication and IT skills

Awareness of infection control & safeguarding principles

Evidence of initiative and willingness to learn

Person Specification:

• NVQ Level 3
• Phlebotomy training
• Previous urgent care or A&E experience
• ECG skills
• Local policies and protocols

About us

Join SELDOC, a successful GP cooperative with over 30 years of service, delivering high quality primary and urgent care to 2 million patients across South London.