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Church View Surgery

Health Care Assistant

The closing date is 06 July 2025

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Job summary

Church View Surgery is seeking an enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly practice team and be a part of a service that provides great patient care.

Main duties of the job

The role of HCA is an essential part of our GP Practice team who provide the full range of NHS Primary Medical Services. You will be working alongside our friendly and patient focused clinical and management teams. We would like you to have knowledge of phlebotomy and basic health checks, and would be able to provide training to expand your skills to cover the whole range of HCA competencies in a GP practice. You must work with autonomy and a high degree of confidentiality, sensitivity, discretion, empathy and tact. We offer a regular shift pattern, access to NHS Pension, 28 days holiday per year plus Bank Holidays, and a competitive salary. Hours are part time and negotiable, but we need the post to cover on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays.

This is a great opportunity for someone that really wants to have an impact on people's lives, to join a supportive team committed to an excellent patient service.

About us

We pride ourselves in providing excellent care to more than twelve thousand patients in Plymstock, a suburb to the east of Plymouth. We have a good CQC rating, a consistent record of very high QOF achievement, and a great record of providing continuity of care. We have an extended clinical team which includes Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians, Physiotherapists, Social Prescribers, Mental Health workers and Paramedics working alongside the GPs, Nurse Practitioners and Nursing team, supported by dedicated management and admin staff.

Primary Care is very challenging and rewarding environment, and we work together to support each other. The partners believe that we will only thrive by making Church View a great place to work, and by attracting the very best staff. We will work with you to support you and develop your interests and enthusiasms.

Details

Date posted

20 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.25 to £13.25 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A2796-25-0001

Job locations

30 Holland Road

Plymstock

Plymouth

Devon

PL9 9BW


Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:

Health Care Assistant

EXPERIENCE:

See attached Person Specification

ACCOUNTABILITY:

Accountable to the Lead Nurse.

RESPONSIBILITY:

The Healthcare Assistant (HCA)provides an essential patient service, performing a range of tasks including phlebotomy, patient observations, assisting with procedures, and maintaining a safe and efficient environment.Responsibilities include provision of care as supervised and directed by the Practice Nursing team, updating records and restocking supplies. They may also be involved in health promotion and administrative duties.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Care

Patient Observations

Measuring and recording vital signs such as temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.

Procedures within scope of training and competency

Phlebotomy, injections, wound care, ECG

Assisting with Procedures

Preparing patients for examinations, assisting with minor procedures and chaperone duties.

Health Checks

Performing health checks, such as weight monitoring, urinalysis, and ECGs.When trained, carrying out NHS Health Checks.

Record Keeping

Accurately recording patient information in medical records and updating electronic health records.

Infection Control

Maintaining a clean and hygienic environment, following infection control protocols.

Stock Management

Ensuring adequate supplies of clinical equipment and consumables are available in consulting rooms and treatment areas.

Administrative Tasks

Assisting with administrative duties such as appointment scheduling, data entry, and processing paperwork.

Health Promotion

Providing basic health advice and education to patients on topics like smoking cessation, healthy eating, and exercise.

Equipment Maintenance

Ensuring medical equipment is properly maintained and in working order.

Training and Development

Participating in training and development activities to enhance skills and knowledge.

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:

Health Care Assistant

EXPERIENCE:

See attached Person Specification

ACCOUNTABILITY:

Accountable to the Lead Nurse.

RESPONSIBILITY:

The Healthcare Assistant (HCA)provides an essential patient service, performing a range of tasks including phlebotomy, patient observations, assisting with procedures, and maintaining a safe and efficient environment.Responsibilities include provision of care as supervised and directed by the Practice Nursing team, updating records and restocking supplies. They may also be involved in health promotion and administrative duties.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Care

Patient Observations

Measuring and recording vital signs such as temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.

Procedures within scope of training and competency

Phlebotomy, injections, wound care, ECG

Assisting with Procedures

Preparing patients for examinations, assisting with minor procedures and chaperone duties.

Health Checks

Performing health checks, such as weight monitoring, urinalysis, and ECGs.When trained, carrying out NHS Health Checks.

Record Keeping

Accurately recording patient information in medical records and updating electronic health records.

Infection Control

Maintaining a clean and hygienic environment, following infection control protocols.

Stock Management

Ensuring adequate supplies of clinical equipment and consumables are available in consulting rooms and treatment areas.

Administrative Tasks

Assisting with administrative duties such as appointment scheduling, data entry, and processing paperwork.

Health Promotion

Providing basic health advice and education to patients on topics like smoking cessation, healthy eating, and exercise.

Equipment Maintenance

Ensuring medical equipment is properly maintained and in working order.

Training and Development

Participating in training and development activities to enhance skills and knowledge.

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

  • Aware of accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse led service
  • Knowledge of confidentiality and infection control requirements of role
  • Phlebotomy
  • Vaccination
  • Good basic literacy and numeracy skills

Desirable

  • Knowledge of patient specific directions and associated policy
  • Wound care
  • NHS Health Checks
  • Change management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle

Experience

Essential

  • Experience as an HCA in a clinical setting
  • Understanding of the importance of patient confidentiality

Desirable

  • GP practice experience
  • Experience of using a GP practice clinical system

Other Criteria

Essential

  • Self-directed practitioner
  • Highly motivated
  • Flexibility
  • Enthusiasm
  • Team player
  • Willingness to train and take on new roles

Qualifications

Essential

  • Evidence of qualifications and courses appropriate to the role
Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

  • Aware of accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse led service
  • Knowledge of confidentiality and infection control requirements of role
  • Phlebotomy
  • Vaccination
  • Good basic literacy and numeracy skills

Desirable

  • Knowledge of patient specific directions and associated policy
  • Wound care
  • NHS Health Checks
  • Change management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle

Experience

Essential

  • Experience as an HCA in a clinical setting
  • Understanding of the importance of patient confidentiality

Desirable

  • GP practice experience
  • Experience of using a GP practice clinical system

Other Criteria

Essential

  • Self-directed practitioner
  • Highly motivated
  • Flexibility
  • Enthusiasm
  • Team player
  • Willingness to train and take on new roles

Qualifications

Essential

  • Evidence of qualifications and courses appropriate to the role

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

Church View Surgery

Address

30 Holland Road

Plymstock

Plymouth

Devon

PL9 9BW


Employer's website

https://www.church-view-surgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Church View Surgery

Address

30 Holland Road

Plymstock

Plymouth

Devon

PL9 9BW


Employer's website

https://www.church-view-surgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Practice Nurse

Sarah Timmis

sarah.timmis3@nhs.net

01752403206

Details

Date posted

20 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.25 to £13.25 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A2796-25-0001

Job locations

30 Holland Road

Plymstock

Plymouth

Devon

PL9 9BW


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