Job Title: Healthcare Assistant (HCA) – GP Practice
Job Summary:
The Healthcare Assistant (HCA) supports the clinical team in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within a GP practice. The role involves carrying out a range of clinical procedures and working closely with practice nurses and GPs to manage patients with long-term conditions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform clinical procedures including phlebotomy, 24-hour blood pressure (BP) monitoring, and electrocardiograms (ECGs)
- Assist practice nurses with the management and review of long-term conditions (LTCs)
- Support clinics for patients with severe mental illness (SMI) and hypertension
- Prepare patients for examinations and treatments
- Record accurate clinical observations and update patient records in line with practice protocols
- Maintain and clean clinical equipment, ensuring it is safe and ready for use
- Follow infection control, health and safety, and confidentiality guidelines at all times
- Provide basic health promotion advice where appropriate
Person Specification:
Essential:
- Experience in phlebotomy, ECG recording, and 24-hour BP monitoring
- Experience working in a GP practice or primary care setting
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Desirable:
- Experience supporting LTC reviews, including SMI and hypertension
- Knowledge of clinical systems ( SystmOne)
- Relevant healthcare qualification
Working Relationships:
- General Practitioners (GPs)
- Practice Nurses and Nurse Practitioners
- Administrative and reception staff
- Patients and carers
Other Requirements:
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- Flexibility to meet the needs of the service
- Understanding of safeguarding and patient confidentiality
This role is essential in ensuring efficient clinic flow and delivering safe, effective care to patients within the GP practice setting.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.72-£13.50 per hour
Work Location: In person
