Woodcote Medical, a GP practice with two branches, is recruiting a part‑time Health Care Assistant for 18 hours a week within its clinical team. The post centres on patient‑facing clinical work, including observations, phlebotomy, vaccinations and health checks. Candidates need at least a year's HCA experience in a GP surgery or similar setting and must be willing to work across both branches as required. A relevant healthcare qualification, such as the Care Certificate or NVQ Level 3, is also expected.
What the job involves
- Undertake phlebotomy, and record and prepare specimens for onward transport
- Administer vaccinations and injections
- Carry out NHS health checks and BMI checks
- Take observations (pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate) and record them accurately
- Carry out ECGs as requested
- Undertake diabetes pre-checks
- Act as chaperone as required
- Support minor operations and coil clinics as required
- Prepare and stock clinical rooms for each session, and order clinical supplies
- Remove clinical waste and replace sharps bins under the IPC policy
- Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
- Work as part of the wider multidisciplinary practice team
Qualifications
- Relevant healthcare qualification, such as Care Certificate or NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
Experience
- Minimum 1 year working as a Health Care Assistant in a GP surgery or similar healthcare setting
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a busy workload
- Caring and empathetic approach to patient care
Other
- Willingness to work across both branches as required
Nice to have
- Proficiency in phlebotomy, administering vaccinations and conducting health checks
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
