Health Care AssistantNHS

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for the right Health Care Assistant (HCA) to work as an integral member of the nursing and wider primary healthcare team, providing high-quality, patient-centred care to Middlestown Medical Centre's patient population.

Training, supervision and development opportunities will be provided to support the post holder in maintaining and developing their clinical skills.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will undertake a range of clinical and administrative duties within their level of competence, training and experience. These will include general health checks, measurement and recording of patients' height, weight, blood pressure, pulse and temperature, ECG recording, phlebotomy, wound care, health promotion, stock management and general administrative duties.

The HCA will also provide support to clinicians during specialist clinics, including Well-Women and Minor Surgery clinics.

Job description

The Nursing Team supports a diverse patient population of approximately 10,000 registered patients and works collaboratively with GPs, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, administrative staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

Services provided by the team include:

• Chronic disease management
• NHS Health Checks
• Hypertension management
• Contraception and sexual health services
• Cervical cytology
• Wound care and ulcer management
• Childhood and adult immunisations
• Phlebotomy
• ECGs
• Health screening and health promotion
• Well-Women clinics
• Minor Surgery clinics

The team works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment to deliver safe, effective and evidence-based care. There is a strong emphasis on teamwork, clinical supervision, training, competency development and continuous improvement.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Undertake delegated clinical tasks safely and effectively within the scope of the HCA role and individual competency.
• Perform general health checks and health screening in accordance with practice protocols.
• Accurately measure, record and report patients' height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature and other agreed observations.
• Calculate and record Body Mass Index (BMI) where appropriate.
• Perform ECGs following appropriate training and competency assessment.
• Undertake venepuncture/phlebotomy following appropriate training and competency assessment.
• Provide wound care and dressing changes in accordance with agreed treatment plans and practice protocols.
• Remove simple dressings and undertake other delegated wound-care activities within competence.
• Recognise and report abnormalities, deterioration or concerns to the appropriate registered healthcare professional.
• Support clinicians with examinations, procedures and treatments where appropriate.
• Assist with specimen collection and preparation in accordance with practice procedures.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records following all patient contacts.
• Ensure that patients are treated with dignity, respect and compassion at all times.

About us

Middlestown Medical Centre offers an outstanding working environment, with a great, forward thinking and diverse practice team. With high standards and expectations, we aim to provide the best possible care to our patients. We are searching for enthusiastic HCA to join our practice nursing team. If you have an appetite for learning and can demonstrate a strong work ethic, attention to detail, excellent customer service and you are looking for a new and challenging role with an opportunity for the right applicant look no further.