Job summary
Brinsworth and Whiston Medical Centre is currently looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Health Care Assistant to join our friendly and supportive practice team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care and supporting the clinical team across a wide range of HCA duties.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a compassionate, reliable, and motivated Health Care Assistant (HCA) 25 to 28 Hours per week, to join our supportive and dynamic practice team. In this key role, you will work alongside our GPs and Nurses to deliver high-quality care to our patients across a range of clinical and administrative tasks.
Key Responsibilities
Your duties will include, but are not limited to:
Clinical Duties
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Conduct new patient health checks and NHS Health Checks
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Perform venepuncture and prepare pathology samples for collection
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Carry out baseline observations including blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature, pulse oximetry, and blood glucose levels
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Record weight, height, and calculate BMI, entering data accurately into the clinical system
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Facilitate both routine and 24-hour blood pressure monitoring
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Undertake wound care, dressings, and other clinical tasks as required
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Administer vaccinations under PSD (e.g. flu, B12, shingles, pneumonia)
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Carry out ECGs as requested by clinicians
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Perform ear syringing and compression bandaging as needed
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Support INR testing and recording
Clinical Environment & Infection Control
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Ensure all clinical rooms are well-stocked, clean, and prepared for each session
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Monitor and record fridge temperatures twice daily Dispose of clinical waste appropriately and replace sharps bins in line with IPC policy.
About us
Brinsworth and Whiston Medical Centre is a well-established, three-partner PMS (Personal Medical Services) training practice that has proudly served the local community for over 50 years. We provide high-quality, patient-focused care supported by a dedicated team of salaried GPs, Physician Associates, nurses and administrative staff.
We are an 10000 plus patient practice, High QOF achievers, Supportive and collaborative working environment, Excellent nursing, management, and administrative support, Active in the teaching and supervision of: Undergraduate medical students, Physician Associate trainees Pre-registration pharmacists.
Clinical system: System One
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties:
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Measure and record height, weight, and calculate Body Mass Index (BMI)
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Monitor and document blood pressure, pulse, and temperature
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Perform venepuncture procedures
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Conduct and record electrocardiograms (ECGs)
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Carry out urinalysis and interpret results
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Measure and record peak flow rates
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Perform diabetic foot examinations
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Conduct NHS Health Checks in accordance with current guidelines
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Provide smoking cessation support and advice
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Administer flu and pneumococcal vaccinations under a Patient Specific Direction (PSD)
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Administer vitamin B12 injections under a PSD
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Carry out ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM)
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Recognise and respond to changes in patients conditions, reporting any concerns to the GP or nurse as appropriate
Administrative and Support Duties:
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Maintain accurate stock control and order clinical supplies as required
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Record and monitor fridge temperatures in line with protocols
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Maintain awareness and adherence to national infection prevention and control standards, cleanliness guidelines, and all regulatory, contractual, and professional requirements
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Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times
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Manage recall systems for clinics to ensure timely follow-ups
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Contribute to service improvement and suggest areas for development
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Process and manage patient samples in accordance with safety protocols
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Follow safe sharps management procedures, including appropriate training, use, storage, and disposal
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Comply with waste management and spillage control procedures
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties:
-
Measure and record height, weight, and calculate Body Mass Index (BMI)
-
Monitor and document blood pressure, pulse, and temperature
-
Perform venepuncture procedures
-
Conduct and record electrocardiograms (ECGs)
-
Carry out urinalysis and interpret results
-
Measure and record peak flow rates
-
Perform diabetic foot examinations
-
Conduct NHS Health Checks in accordance with current guidelines
-
Provide smoking cessation support and advice
-
Administer flu and pneumococcal vaccinations under a Patient Specific Direction (PSD)
-
Administer vitamin B12 injections under a PSD
-
Carry out ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM)
-
Recognise and respond to changes in patients conditions, reporting any concerns to the GP or nurse as appropriate
Administrative and Support Duties:
-
Maintain accurate stock control and order clinical supplies as required
-
Record and monitor fridge temperatures in line with protocols
-
Maintain awareness and adherence to national infection prevention and control standards, cleanliness guidelines, and all regulatory, contractual, and professional requirements
-
Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times
-
Manage recall systems for clinics to ensure timely follow-ups
-
Contribute to service improvement and suggest areas for development
-
Process and manage patient samples in accordance with safety protocols
-
Follow safe sharps management procedures, including appropriate training, use, storage, and disposal
-
Comply with waste management and spillage control procedures
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent qualification) is highly desirable
- Training & Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and First Aid training
- Phlebotomy (Venepuncture) training
- Vaccination training (e.g., Flu, B12, Pneumococcal) under Patient Specific Direction (PSD)
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent qualification) is highly desirable
- Training & Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and First Aid training
- Phlebotomy (Venepuncture) training
- Vaccination training (e.g., Flu, B12, Pneumococcal) under Patient Specific Direction (PSD)
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
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.
