Healthcare Assistant

The Lakes Medical Practice

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Job summary

The Lakes Medical Practice, Penrith is looking for an experienced Healthcare Assistant to join their team.

**Consideration will be given to those seeking a HCA training role, for the right applicant with relevant experience**

This is a full time role - Days of work are usually Monday/Friday with occasional Saturdays.

You will be working under the direct supervision of the Practice Nurse and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the Healthcare Assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.

Main duties of the job

Undertake record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training.

  • Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory.
  • Measuring and recording following physiological measurements in routine presentations:

blood pressure

pulse rate and rhythm

temperature

height and weight - body mass index

visual acuity.

  • Venepuncture
  • ECG

Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions.

Support and monitor patients during nebulisation therapy

Long Term Condition Reviews and Foot Checks

Administering of B12, Flu and Pneumococcal Vaccinations

Contact patients on behalf of and as advised by the GP/Clinical team, where appropriate to advise on test results/recall plans following consultation or test results

Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted.

Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence.

About us

We are a 2 partner Training practice based in Penrith, Cumbria. Our team comprises of:

Practice Support Team: Admin/Reception/Meds

Clinical Team: HCA's, NP's, Practice Nurses, Paramedic, Pharmacists, GP's

Date posted

03 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23,536.50 to £27,300 a year depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5101-25-0001

Job locations

The Health Centre

Bridge Lane

Penrith

Cumbria

CA11 8HW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Undertake record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training.

  • Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory.
  • Measuring and recording following physiological measurements in routine presentations:

blood pressure

pulse rate and rhythm

temperature

height and weight - body mass index

visual acuity.

  • Venepuncture
  • ECG

Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions.

Support and monitor patients during nebulisation therapy

Long Term Condition Reviews and Foot Checks

Administering of B12, Flu and Pneumococcal Vaccinations

Contact patients on behalf of the GP/Clinical team, where appropriate to advise on test results/recall plan following consultation or test results

Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted.

Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Undertake record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training.

  • Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory.
  • Measuring and recording following physiological measurements in routine presentations:

blood pressure

pulse rate and rhythm

temperature

height and weight - body mass index

visual acuity.

  • Venepuncture
  • ECG

Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions.

Support and monitor patients during nebulisation therapy

Long Term Condition Reviews and Foot Checks

Administering of B12, Flu and Pneumococcal Vaccinations

Contact patients on behalf of the GP/Clinical team, where appropriate to advise on test results/recall plan following consultation or test results

Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted.

Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a Healthcare setting

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a GP practice/Primary Care

Qualifications

Essential

  • Computer Literate with knowledge of windows
  • Willingness to undertake/Care Certificate NVQ or an equivalent
  • qualification

Desirable

  • Qualified in Phlebotomy
  • Care Certificate or NVQ Level 3 in a relevant subject
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a Healthcare setting

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a GP practice/Primary Care

Qualifications

Essential

  • Computer Literate with knowledge of windows
  • Willingness to undertake/Care Certificate NVQ or an equivalent
  • qualification

Desirable

  • Qualified in Phlebotomy
  • Care Certificate or NVQ Level 3 in a relevant subject

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

The Lakes Medical Practice

Address

The Health Centre

Bridge Lane

Penrith

Cumbria

CA11 8HW


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Lakes Medical Practice

Address

The Health Centre

Bridge Lane

Penrith

Cumbria

CA11 8HW


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Helen Parker

Helen.parker41@nhs.net

01768214345

Date posted

03 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23,536.50 to £27,300 a year depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5101-25-0001

Job locations

The Health Centre

Bridge Lane

Penrith

Cumbria

CA11 8HW


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