Health Care Assistant

Woodlands Health Centre

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Job summary

Woodlands Health Centre is a busy, GP surgery in Paddock Wood, Kent. We are looking for an energetic, dedicated and caring Health Care Assistant to join our friendly nursing team. The successful candidate will be patient focused who has a desire to make a difference to the lives of our patients.

The HCA will be working under the direct supervision of our Nurse Lead and strictly in accordance with practice guidelines and protocols.

Ideally you will have had experience of working in Primary Care however full training will be given to the right candidate.

Main duties of the job

NHS Health Checks

Phlebotomy

ECGs

B12 injections

Clear and restock clinical consulting rooms

Ensure vaccines and cold chain storage monitoring and recording is carried out as per policies and protocols.

Help to raise awareness of health and well being and how it can be promoted.

The above is not an exhaustive list of exprected duties

About us

Woodlands health Centre is a patient focused friendly GP surgery looking after approximately 13500 patients. We operate a personal list system ensuring continuity of care.

We are part of the Tonbridge Primary Care Network and are supported by a fantastic team of clinical pharmacists, First Contact Physios, Paramedics, Social Prescribers and Care Coordinators.

We are looking forward to welcoming another HCA to our team.

Date posted

21 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11.66 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1150-25-0000

Job locations

Allington Road

Paddock Wood

Tonbridge

Kent

TN12 6AX


Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist the GPs and practice nurse team in the service and delivery of the care management and administration of the practice population Responsible to: Senior practice nurse/ Practice Manager and, ultimately, the GP Partners

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist the GPs and practice nurse team in the service and delivery of the care management and administration of the practice population Responsible to: Senior practice nurse/ Practice Manager and, ultimately, the GP Partners

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE in English and Maths

Desirable

  • Qualified in Phlebotomy
  • Qualified to NVQ level 3
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE in English and Maths

Desirable

  • Qualified in Phlebotomy
  • Qualified to NVQ level 3

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Woodlands Health Centre

Address

Allington Road

Paddock Wood

Tonbridge

Kent

TN12 6AX


Employer's website

https://www.woodlandshealthcentre.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Woodlands Health Centre

Address

Allington Road

Paddock Wood

Tonbridge

Kent

TN12 6AX


Employer's website

https://www.woodlandshealthcentre.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Sarah Baker

sarah.baker29@nhs.net

01892833331

Date posted

21 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11.66 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1150-25-0000

Job locations

Allington Road

Paddock Wood

Tonbridge

Kent

TN12 6AX


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