Health Care Assistant (Hermitage/Moredon Surgery) in Swindon

Westrop Medical Practice have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant to join the team. You should have experience of working in General Practice/Primary Care and be prepared to work as part of a varied multi-disciplinary team. The healthcare assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education.

Main duties of the job include:

• Chaperone of patients.
• Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory.
• Measuring and recording physiological measurements such as blood pressure, pulse rate and rhythm, temperature, height & weight, BMI, venipuncture, ECG, administer vaccinations.
• Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions.
• Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being.
• Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence.
• Assist in the care of patients with chronic diseases.

The Health Care Assistant (HCA) works under indirect supervision of the nurse team leader and undertakes tasks and duties delegated by the nurse team leader or a suitably qualified regulated professional. The HCA will work collaboratively with the clinical team to meet the needs of patients of the health centre(s), following policy and procedures.

We are a well-established, forward-thinking and innovative GP practice based in Swindon, Wiltshire. Our goal is to offer the highest standard of patient-centred healthcare. Our Practice is made up of six separate Surgeries with over 49,000 patients. Teamwork is at the heart of our culture. We work hard but effectively with a passion for improving health outcomes for all our patients.

Job responsibilities include:

• Location: Hermitage and Moredon Surgeries
• Line Manager: Site Operations Manager
• Clinical Supervision: Site Lead Nurse
• Hours: Weekdays (to be agreed)

As a Health Care Assistant at Westrop, you will support the delivery of safe, high-quality care within a busy and well-organised primary care setting. You will:

• Work alongside GPs, specialist nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team
• Undertake delegated clinical tasks within agreed competencies
• Contribute to chronic disease management and preventative care
• Support infection control and patient safety standards
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records

Clinical Responsibilities include:

• Blood pressure, pulse, temperature, height, weight and BMI
• Venepuncture
• ECG recording
• Urinalysis and specimen preparation
• Vaccinations including influenza, pneumococcal, shingles and B12
• Chaperoning
• Supporting patients during nebulisation therapy
• Assisting in chronic disease monitoring

What We’re Looking For:

• Relevant clinical experience (primary care experience desirable)
• Confidence working within established policies and clinical governance frameworks
• Understanding of professional boundaries and scope of practice
• Clear and compassionate communication with patients and colleagues
• Organisational skills to manage workload effectively
• Commitment to confidentiality, infection control and patient safety

Professional Development & Governance:

• Participate in annual appraisal and supervision
• Maintain a record of professional development
• Access relevant training opportunities
• Contribute to audit and service development where appropriate
• Work in line with infection control, safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection standards

Why Westrop?

• Large, stable and well-managed organisation
• Strong nursing leadership structure
• Clear operational and clinical support
• Opportunities for skill development within a progressive primary care environment
• A team culture that values professionalism, accountability and high standards of care

Person Specification:

• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
• An ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness, common sense.
• A proactive approach to change.
• High attention to detail.
• Healthcare experience in a doctors surgery, community or hospital: 1 year (preferred)
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Flexible approach.
• Team player with ability to work without direct supervision.
• Relevant qualifications would be beneficial however not essential.

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.