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St. Andrew's House Medical Centre

Health Care Assistant - General Practice-12 month Contract

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Job summary

St Andrews House Medical Centre in Stalybridge is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join our team. If you are passionate about patient care and looking to make a difference in a vibrant and supportive medical environment, we want to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

Assist healthcare professionals in the surgery with patient care.

Perform basic medical procedures such as phlebotomy, doing ECG, taking blood pressure, doing NHS health checks, help with flu vaccination.

Provide support to the Staff Nurse in all possible ways.

Maintain accurate patient records and ensure confidentiality.

Assist with the general day-to-day operations of the surgery.

About us

The GP Practice is located in Stalybridge City Centre close to the bus and train station. We are housed in a large Victorian building with plenty of accommodation. We are part of Stalybridge, Mossley and Dukinfield Primary Care Network and the Network hub is situated on the first floor of the surgery building.

Details

Date posted

12 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£13.50 an hour £26,397/yr

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A3456-25-0007

Job locations

2 Waterloo Road

Stalybridge

SK15 2AU


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking an enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant to join our established team and be a part of a GP Surgery that really makes a difference.

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, providing an essential support function and delivering the best care to all our patients. You must work with autonomy and a high degree of confidentiality, sensitivity, discretion, empathy and tact.

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

Main duties of the job

Role Requirements

  • Undertakes task and duties delegated by the clinical and management teams
  • Undertaking procedures such as blood pressure and new patient checks
  • Home visits for bloods,ECGs
  • Assisting in Minor Surgery
  • Advise patients on healthcare, health promotion, and illness prevention
  • Ordering supplies and equipment
  • Demonstrates an understanding of General Practice
  • To ensure fridge temperatures are monitored daily
  • Phlebotomy

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking an enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant to join our established team and be a part of a GP Surgery that really makes a difference.

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, providing an essential support function and delivering the best care to all our patients. You must work with autonomy and a high degree of confidentiality, sensitivity, discretion, empathy and tact.

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

Main duties of the job

Role Requirements

  • Undertakes task and duties delegated by the clinical and management teams
  • Undertaking procedures such as blood pressure and new patient checks
  • Home visits for bloods,ECGs
  • Assisting in Minor Surgery
  • Advise patients on healthcare, health promotion, and illness prevention
  • Ordering supplies and equipment
  • Demonstrates an understanding of General Practice
  • To ensure fridge temperatures are monitored daily
  • Phlebotomy

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Requirements:
  • Previous one year experience as a Healthcare Assistant in General Practice is essential.
  • Qualified in Phlebotomy.
  • Qualified to do ECG.
  • Qualified to do injections like B12.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • A compassionate and patient-focused attitude.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Requirements:
  • Previous one year experience as a Healthcare Assistant in General Practice is essential.
  • Qualified in Phlebotomy.
  • Qualified to do ECG.
  • Qualified to do injections like B12.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • A compassionate and patient-focused attitude.

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

St. Andrew's House Medical Centre

Address

2 Waterloo Road

Stalybridge

SK15 2AU


Employer's website

https://www.standrewshousemedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

St. Andrew's House Medical Centre

Address

2 Waterloo Road

Stalybridge

SK15 2AU


Employer's website

https://www.standrewshousemedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

GP

Dr Ajith Prabhakaran

ajithprabhakaran@nhs.net

07932495932

Details

Date posted

12 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£13.50 an hour £26,397/yr

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A3456-25-0007

Job locations

2 Waterloo Road

Stalybridge

SK15 2AU


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