At a Glance
- Tasks: Support our nursing team with patient care and essential medical tasks.
- Company: Join Clapham Park Group Practice, serving a vibrant community of over 21,000 patients.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience in healthcare while working in a supportive environment.
- Other info: Flexible hours on Thursdays and Fridays with opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives and develop your skills in healthcare.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in Maths and English; HCA experience is a plus but not required.
The predicted salary is between 36827 - 45011 £ per year.
As Health Care Assistant (HCA) working in our practice you will carry out both patient-facing and back office duties to support the nursing team function. You will work as part of our team of dedicated nurses and HCAs who provide services to our patients such as phlebotomy, health checks, cancer screening, immunisations and dressings. You will need to be compassionate and organised, with good attention to detail and the ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The working hours for this role will fall on Thursdays and Fridays.
Main duties of the job:
- Working as part of our nursing team, with responsibilities delegated to you by your nursing colleagues
- Management of medical supplies, including ordering and stocking
- Providing phlebotomy and blood pressure checks
- Carrying out NHS Health checks in line with national and local guidance
- Carrying out immunisations in line with Patient Specific Directions (PSD)
- Assisting with minor surgery procedures
- Providing support to patients with long term conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and severe mental illness (SMI)
- Work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Work safely within your scope, but with the confidence to consult with patients on a one-to-one basis
About us:
Clapham Park Group Practice is a large practice with a team of 55-60 staff that provide primary care services to our local community of over 21,000 patients.
Person Specification:
Experience:
- Desirable: Previous experience working in a GP practice is preferred but not essential
- Desirable: Previous experience working as a HCA in primary care is preferred but not essential
Qualifications:
- Essential: GCSE or equivalent maths and English
- Desirable: Care certificate
- Desirable: Existing HCA qualifications such as phlebotomy
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.
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