Penrose Health is recruiting a Healthcare Assistant for its primary care practice team, working alongside GPs and practice nurses. The core of the work is face-to-face clinical support, from blood pressure checks, ECGs and phlebotomy to wound care, vaccinations and new patient health checks. The post carries a clear emphasis on health promotion and long-term condition reviews, alongside routine clinical work. Applicants need an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent, and a completed Care Certificate.
What the job involves
- Provide face-to-face clinical support to patients in the practice
- Carry out core HCA duties: blood pressure checks, ECGs, phlebotomy, wound care, weight management and NHS health checks
- Administer B12, shingles, pneumococcal and flu injections and vaccinations
- Carry out new patient health checks and other health screening
- Undertake long-term condition reviews where appropriate
- Assess and monitor patients' health and wellbeing
- Chaperone patients in support of the nursing and GP team
- Perform urinalysis and prepare specimens
- Gather lifestyle data from patients and promote health and wellbeing, supporting patient education
- Monitor and record vaccine and cold chain storage
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical records
- Support infection control, equipment management and clinical stock control, including clearing and restocking consultation rooms
What’s required
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent
- Completed Care Certificate
Skills & knowledge
- Competence in core HCA duties: phlebotomy, ECGs, wound care, urinalysis and injections
- Strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
- Analytical skills to support successful consultations
Other
- Kind, respectful and professional approach to patient care
- Flexible, reliable team player
- Committed to continuous learning
- Able to work well within a close-knit team of clinicians and non-clinicians
Nice to have
- Previous HCA experience in a primary care or community setting
- Experience using the EMIS clinical system
What’s offered
- Investment in training and development
- Support for wellbeing
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
