Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide Patient Care and Clinical Support Carry out a range of clinical procedures including diabetic reviews, blood tests, ECGs, dressings, and blood pressure checks.

Deliver Health Checks and Vaccinations Support patient wellbeing through health checks, screenings, and the administration of routine vaccinations.

Maintain Accurate Patient Records and Clinical Administration Keep clear and up-to-date records using EMIS and complete clinical administration to a high standard, following practice procedures and clinical guidelines.

Manage Samples, Equipment and Clinical Areas Ensure blood samples, vaccines, equipment, and treatment rooms are handled safely and maintained to a high standard.

Work as Part of the Practice Team Support patients and colleagues to ensure high standards of care.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience within phlebotomy
• Experience administering immunisations

Desirable

• Experience within a GP practice is beneficial

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, Care Certificate and/or equivalent 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Grafton Medical Partners

Address

Trevelyan House Surgery

160 Tooting High Street

London

SW17 0RT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.trevelyanhousesurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)