Job summary
Are you a compassionate and
dedicated individual looking to make a real difference in patient care?
WELLINGTON
ROAD SURGERY is a friendly, busy GP practice committed to providing
high-quality, patient-centred care to our community. We are looking for an
enthusiastic and reliable Health Care Assistant (HCA) to join our supportive
clinical team.
As
a vital member of our practice, you will work under the supervision of our
Practice Nurses and GPs, assisting in the delivery of essential healthcare
services and ensuring our patients receive the best possible experience.
Main duties of the job
- Conducting observations, monitoring, and accurately recording patients' conditions, including vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, blood glucose, weight).
- Performing phlebotomy (blood taking) for diagnostic purposes.
- Conducting new patient health checks and NHS Health Checks.
- Performing Electrocardiograms (ECGs).
- Administering routine injections, such as B12, flu, and pneumonia, following appropriate training and within scope of practice.
- Providing basic wound care and assisting with suture/clip removal.
- Preparing and maintaining clinical rooms and equipment, ensuring high standards of hygiene and infection control.
- Processing and preparing laboratory samples for collection.
- Maintaining patient health records and updating information as required.
- Providing health promotion advice and emotional support to patients and their families, ensuring effective communication.
- Chaperoning
About us
We are a supportive, forward thinking medical practice based in Newport, Shropshire.
We have a team of 12 GP's, 4 practice nurses, 1 HCA and 2 phlebotomists who are supported by a large admin team and a practice & deputy manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
- Conducting observations, monitoring, and accurately recording patients' conditions, including vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, blood glucose, weight).
- Performing phlebotomy (blood taking) for diagnostic purposes.
- Conducting new patient health checks and NHS Health Checks.
- Performing Electrocardiograms (ECGs).
- Administering routine injections, such as B12, flu, and pneumonia, following appropriate training and within scope of practice.
- Providing basic wound care and assisting with suture/clip removal.
- Preparing and maintaining clinical rooms and equipment, ensuring high standards of hygiene and infection control.
- Processing and preparing laboratory samples for collection.
- Maintaining patient health records and updating information as required.
- Providing health promotion advice and emotional support to patients and their families, ensuring effective communication.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
- Conducting observations, monitoring, and accurately recording patients' conditions, including vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, blood glucose, weight).
- Performing phlebotomy (blood taking) for diagnostic purposes.
- Conducting new patient health checks and NHS Health Checks.
- Performing Electrocardiograms (ECGs).
- Administering routine injections, such as B12, flu, and pneumonia, following appropriate training and within scope of practice.
- Providing basic wound care and assisting with suture/clip removal.
- Preparing and maintaining clinical rooms and equipment, ensuring high standards of hygiene and infection control.
- Processing and preparing laboratory samples for collection.
- Maintaining patient health records and updating information as required.
- Providing health promotion advice and emotional support to patients and their families, ensuring effective communication.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in primary care preferred.
Qualifications
Essential
- We are seeking an individual who is passionate about patient care and possesses the following essential skills and qualities:
- A caring, empathetic, and compassionate approach to patients and colleagues.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to listen actively and respond sensitively.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and practical aptitude.
- Patience, resilience, and the ability to remain calm in busy or challenging situations.
- A strong commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and dignity.
- Basic IT literacy for record-keeping.
- A willingness to undertake training and continuous professional development, including working towards the Care Certificate if not already held.
- Desirable (but not essential, as training can be provided):
- Previous experience as a Health Care Assistant, particularly within a primary care or GP surgery setting.
- Hold a Care Certificate or equivalent healthcare qualification.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in primary care preferred.
Qualifications
Essential
- We are seeking an individual who is passionate about patient care and possesses the following essential skills and qualities:
- A caring, empathetic, and compassionate approach to patients and colleagues.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to listen actively and respond sensitively.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and practical aptitude.
- Patience, resilience, and the ability to remain calm in busy or challenging situations.
- A strong commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and dignity.
- Basic IT literacy for record-keeping.
- A willingness to undertake training and continuous professional development, including working towards the Care Certificate if not already held.
- Desirable (but not essential, as training can be provided):
- Previous experience as a Health Care Assistant, particularly within a primary care or GP surgery setting.
- Hold a Care Certificate or equivalent healthcare qualification.
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.