Job summary
As a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) you will
play a vital role in supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care
within the practice. Working under the supervision of a registered healthcare professional, you will assist with both clinical and administrative duties to
support the needs of patients and the wider healthcare team.
You will work
collaboratively with GPs, nurses, and
other healthcare professionals, ensuring that all tasks are carried out
in accordance with practice policies,
procedures, and national guidelines.
The role requires a caring and proactive approach,
maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and patient safety at all times.
Main duties of the job
You will work under
the guidance and supervision of a registered healthcare professional and be
accountable to the clinical team for their delegated tasks. You will follow
standard operating procedures (SOPs) while using initiative and sound judgment
when providing care. You will also support other members of the primary
healthcare team and contribute to the coordination and efficiency of practice
activities.
In addition to direct patient care, you will assist in maintaining a safe, clean and well-equipped clinical environment, ensuring adherence to infection control, safeguarding and health & safety policies
The role also involves participation in clinical audits, stock management and quality improvement initiative to enhance service delivery.
About us
SPC
is an innovative partnership of Suffolk GP surgeries.
Doctors
and practice staff share resources and work together to ensure patients
continue to receive high quality healthcare.
Suffolk
Primary Care is committed to a policy of equal opportunities in employment.
Applicants will ideally be fully vaccinated against Covid.
Benefits
of working for SPC include:
NHS
Pension Scheme
The
NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefits scheme
Life
insurance
Family
benefits including an adult dependents pension and childrens pension
Ill
health benefits
20%
employer contribution
Electric
Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme:
- No
deposit
- No
credit check
- Fully
comprehensive insurance
- Servicing
and tyres
- Breakdown
cover
- Up
to £2,000 contribution from SPC subject to conditions
Proper
Pay & Cost of Living Benefits
Living
Wage Foundation Accredited
GP
Remote Working
Eye
Care Vouchers Health Service Discounts
Annual
Leave - Minimum 33 days including bank holidays FTE with enhancements for long
service
Enhanced
Maternity & Paternity terms
High
street discounts through our own online portal
Technology
and Homewares Salary Sacrifice schemes with Currys and John Lewis
Cycle
to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Gym
Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Skills
- Undertake annual health checks as part of the management of long-term conditions, e.g. annual diabetic, coronary heart disease, asthma and COPD clinics, LD and SMI. This may involve undertaking home visits to the patient's home
- Support patients with lifestyle advice, including smoking cessation, healthy eating, and physical activity.
- Provide patients with basic education on managing long-term conditions, and ensuring they understand their care plan.
- Prepare blood forms in accordance with practice guidelines for Chronic Disease Management
- Measure and record following physiological measurements in routine presentations:
o blood pressure
o pulse
o temperature
o height and weight - body mass index
o smoking history
o alcohol history
- Undertake urinalysis and prepare specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory.
- Perform venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols
- Undertake ECGs
- Give vaccinations as indicated, i.e. shingles, pneumococcal & flu
- Undertake wound care management in line with the plan agreed by the PN
- Perform Spirometry
- Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions.
- Assist in stock control and ordering of medical supplies
- Assist with clinical audits to improve patient care and practice effectiveness.
- Assist senior clinicians in minor surgery or coil clinics.
- Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted.
- Make recommendations to raise standards of practice and service delivery.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Skills
- Undertake annual health checks as part of the management of long-term conditions, e.g. annual diabetic, coronary heart disease, asthma and COPD clinics, LD and SMI. This may involve undertaking home visits to the patient's home
- Support patients with lifestyle advice, including smoking cessation, healthy eating, and physical activity.
- Provide patients with basic education on managing long-term conditions, and ensuring they understand their care plan.
- Prepare blood forms in accordance with practice guidelines for Chronic Disease Management
- Measure and record following physiological measurements in routine presentations:
o blood pressure
o pulse
o temperature
o height and weight - body mass index
o smoking history
o alcohol history
- Undertake urinalysis and prepare specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory.
- Perform venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols
- Undertake ECGs
- Give vaccinations as indicated, i.e. shingles, pneumococcal & flu
- Undertake wound care management in line with the plan agreed by the PN
- Perform Spirometry
- Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions.
- Assist in stock control and ordering of medical supplies
- Assist with clinical audits to improve patient care and practice effectiveness.
- Assist senior clinicians in minor surgery or coil clinics.
- Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted.
- Make recommendations to raise standards of practice and service delivery.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a care environment
- Experience of customer care or experience of being a carer
- Experience of working within a nursing team
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of working in a GP practice
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
Desirable
- Willing to work towards the Primary Health Care Assistant Certificate
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a care environment
- Experience of customer care or experience of being a carer
- Experience of working within a nursing team
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of working in a GP practice
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
Desirable
- Willing to work towards the Primary Health Care Assistant Certificate
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
