Healthcare Assistant

Job summary

Greenwood and Wyncroft Surgery is looking for a healthcare assistant (HCA) to join the practice in this vital patient-facing role with both clinical and administrative responsibilities. The role is offered on a part-time basis, for 15 hours per week over 2 days, Monday and Friday.

The healthcare assistant role within general practice can be very different to the role within other settings and as such we are only looking for applications from those with previous primary care experience.

Main duties of the job

• Carry out base-line observations such as pulse, oximetry, temperature, blood pressure and blood glucose levels, recording findings accurately.
• Wound care, venepuncture, phlebotomy checks and administering of medicines and vaccines.
• Ensure that all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session.
• Update patient health records.
• Ensure that medical supplies are in stock.
• Act as a chaperone where required.
• Assist GP during the performance of minor operations.
• Communicate with patients, relatives, and carers including providing valuable health promotion and education.
• New patient health checks.

The role will offer you the opportunity to build on your experience, skills and competence, requiring you to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

About us

Greenwood and Wyncroft Surgery is a 2 site practice based in Bicknacre and South Woodham Ferrers, Essex. Our practice team consists of 1 GP partner, 2 long term locum GPs and a dedicated and supportive clinical team including ANP's ACP's and a prescribing paramedic as well as 3 healthcare assistants. We are support 11,000+ patients and have a full management and administration team.

We are a member of the Dengie and South Woodham Ferrers Primary Care Network, who have staff linked with the practice. We offer a range of benefits including the NHS Pension Scheme, eye-care vouchers and health service discounts.