Job summary
Healthcare Assistant (HCA)
Location: All South East London sites
Full-time ideally / Part-time available
Salary: £13.50-15.00 per hour dependent on experience
Join Penrose Health Where Compassion Meets Excellence
At Penrose Health, were on a mission to transform healthcare by delivering exceptional primary care services that put people first. As a Healthcare Assistant, youll play a vital role in supporting patients and helping clinical teams deliver outstanding care in a warm, respectful environment.
Main duties of the job
- Providing face-to-face support to patients within our practices
- Carrying out clinical duties such as blood pressure checks, ECGs, phlebotomy, wound care, weight management, and NHS health checks
- B12, shingles, pneumococcal and flu injections
- Supporting the nursing and GP team in chaperoning patients
- Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health & wellbeing
- Vaccine and cold chain storage monitoring and recording
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date clinical records
- Assisting with infection control and general health promotion
- Contributing to a positive and proactive team culture
- Support with clinical stock control management - clearing and restocking consultation rooms
About us
- A supportive, forward-thinking workplace that values your contribution
- Opportunities for ongoing training and career development
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme
- 20 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)
- Employee wellbeing support and professional development funding
- The chance to be part of a growing organisation thats changing the future of primary care
Apply today and help shape the future of community healthcare.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
At Penrose Health, were on a mission to transform healthcare by delivering exceptional primary care services that put people first. As a Healthcare Assistant, youll play a vital role in supporting patients and helping clinical teams deliver outstanding care in a warm, respectful environment.
What you'll be doing:
- Providing face-to-face support to patients within our practices
- Carrying out clinical duties such as blood pressure checks, ECGs, phlebotomy, wound care, weight management, and NHS health checks
- B12, shingles, pneumococcal and flu injections
- Supporting the nursing and GP team in chaperoning patients
- Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health & wellbeing
- Vaccine and cold chain storage monitoring and recording
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date clinical records
- Assisting with infection control and general health promotion
- Contributing to a positive and proactive team culture
- Support with clinical stock control management - clearing and restocking consultation rooms
Job description
Job responsibilities
At Penrose Health, were on a mission to transform healthcare by delivering exceptional primary care services that put people first. As a Healthcare Assistant, youll play a vital role in supporting patients and helping clinical teams deliver outstanding care in a warm, respectful environment.
What you'll be doing:
- Providing face-to-face support to patients within our practices
- Carrying out clinical duties such as blood pressure checks, ECGs, phlebotomy, wound care, weight management, and NHS health checks
- B12, shingles, pneumococcal and flu injections
- Supporting the nursing and GP team in chaperoning patients
- Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health & wellbeing
- Vaccine and cold chain storage monitoring and recording
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date clinical records
- Assisting with infection control and general health promotion
- Contributing to a positive and proactive team culture
- Support with clinical stock control management - clearing and restocking consultation rooms
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- **What were looking for:**
- - Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant in a primary care or community setting (preferred)
- - NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
- - Competence in core HCA duties such as phlebotomy, ECGs, wound care, etc.
- - A kind, respectful and professional approach to patient care
- - Excellent communication and organisational skills
- - A team player whos flexible, reliable and committed to continuous learning
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- **What were looking for:**
- - Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant in a primary care or community setting (preferred)
- - NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
- - Competence in core HCA duties such as phlebotomy, ECGs, wound care, etc.
- - A kind, respectful and professional approach to patient care
- - Excellent communication and organisational skills
- - A team player whos flexible, reliable and committed to continuous learning
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.