Health Care Assistant 18 hours per week

Job summary

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives every day? We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and motivated HCA to join our friendly GP practice team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of primary care, supporting patients across a wide range of clinical services.

No two days are the same in this rewarding role and you'll build meaningful relationships with patients, contribute to their healthcare and help create a positive experience for everyone who visits the practice.

*The role is based on 18 hours per week, worked across both sites, over 2 days (Monday and Friday). Some Saturday mornings required throughout the year.

Main duties of the job

As a Health care Assistant you will play a role in delivering high quality patient care, undertaking a range of clinical procedures such as blood pressure monitoring, ECGs, phlebotomy and health screening checks. You will support patients with long-term conditions, collect relevant clinical information and assist with health promotion to encourage healthier lifestyles.

About us

Our Practice is based over two sites close to the Yorkshire / Lancashire border in Colne and Earby. We have a patient list of over 15,250 patients.

We are a training practice, undertake research and have a strong emphasis on working as a team to provide high quality patient-focussed care.

We take an active role in the Pendle East Primary Care Network and work closely with this wider team within our group to ensure we can provide successful candidates with the support, development and experience they need for a successful career in primary health care.

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

The Role is 18 hours per week, Monday & Friday, based across both sites.

Responsibilities include:

• Phlebotomy
• BP checks
• Performing routine clinical tasks such as ECGs, Health checks, Holistic, frailty and respiratory care.
• Processing and management of laboratory samples as requested by GPs & Nurses.
• Preparing and maintaining clinical areas, ensuring they are clean and well-stocked.
• Undertaking NHS Health Checks.
• Assisting in the assessment and suveillance of patients health and well-being.
• Act as a chaperone as required.

Person specification

Knowledge, Skills and Personal attributes

Essential

• Able to provide quality care.
• Good record keeping skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong IT skills and experience with electronic patient records.
• Orgnaisational skills with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of the EMIS Web clinical system.
• Willing to undertake any necessary training to fulfill the role.

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience of working as a HCA or Phlebotomist in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of infection control & clinical governance.

Desirable

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• NVQ in Health & Social Care.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the general public.
• Sound administrative skills.
• Experience with microsoft applications.