Healthcare Assistant

Job summary

The Limes Medical Centre 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 afull-time basis or part-time basis with flexible hours.

As an HCA within our practice, you'll support the nursing team in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

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.

Main duties of the job

• Carry out basic clinical observations (e.g. BP, pulse, height/weight, temperature)
• Perform NHS health checks and promote healthy lifestyle advice
• Undertake wound care and dressings under direction of nursing staff
• Administer B12 and other intramuscular injections/vaccines as per protocol and training
• Assist with chronic disease monitoring (e.g. blood pressure checks, urine testing)
• Perform ECGs
• Support the vaccination programme (e.g. flu clinics), depending on experience
• Record patient information accurately on the clinical system (SystmOne)
• Maintain clinical stock levels across sites
• Communicate with patients via telephone or in person, in a professional manner
• Liaise with the wider practice team to ensure coordinated patient care
• Record notes and navigate patient records experience with System One

About us

We are a friendly and forward-thinking general practice working across four sites. Our nursing team is large, supportive and made up of experienced professionals who work closely together to deliver excellent care to our patients.

Teamwork is at the heart of what we do. We support each other, share knowledge and actively encourage learning and development. We believe in helping our staff grow, and well work with you to support your career goals.

We are an IT-literate practice, using System One and Microsoft windows, with a strong administrative and clinical support structure. The working environment is inclusive, caring and flexible, with a genuine focus on staff wellbeing.