HCA in GP Practice

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a health care assistant with experience in wound care, vaccinations and phlebotomy.

The ideal candidate should have previous nhs experience preferably with the use of the clinical system, Systm one.

The position is to join our multidisciplinary nursing team consisting of HCA's, nurses, paramedics and nurse practitioners across our main site at Bedford Street Surgery & our Branch site on Furzton.

Main duties of the job

Core Responsibilities for the position of HCA include:

• Phlebotomy
• Wound care ( Ulcer / Doppler )
• Vaccinations under a PSD
• Health Checks
• ECG's
• Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long term conditions, preventing adverse effects on the patients health.
• Routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE, and the NSF
• Infection control
• Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
• Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording

About us

Bedford Street Surgery is located in Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK2, with a branch site, Furzton Medical Centre, located in Furzton MK4.

With a patient population of over 16400 the practice has a clear vision to deliver accessible , compassionate and patient centred care whilst ensuring dignity, respect and confidentiality to all

The practice operate as a multidisciplinary team consisting of 7 GP's, practice nurses, HCA's, Nurse practitioners, paramedics and a pharmacist. Supporting the MDT team are secretaries, care navigators, care coordinators and a finance team all overseen by the practice manager.

Our team work hard to ensure clear communication and have monthly mdt and nursing meetings to discuss patient care, shared learning and training.