Health Care Support Worker

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  • Portsmouth
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 23 days ago
We are looking for an experienced Healthcare Support Worker to join our hard-working team. We are a small friendly surgery based in Portsmouth. We look after approximately 9750 patients.If you're passionate about patient care and want to be part of a team that values kindness teamwork and clinical excellence wed love to hear from you.Main duties of the jobTo assist medical personnel in the care of practice patients to include treatment, preventative care, screening and patient education. The post will also include some administrative duties.Working under the direct supervision of the Nurses with support from the wider Nursing team, and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the post-holder will be responsible for performing various tasks to support the on-going health maintenance of our patient base.To maintain a safe and effective level of practice and to bring any deficits in training to the attention of the primary care team so these can be addressed. They will be required to act in a professional manner at all times and adhere to practice policies, protocols and guidelines.About usOur GP practice is a well-established and forward-thinking healthcare organisation committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. The practice is led by a team of three dedicated partners, supported by five salaried doctors, ensuring continuity and a broad range of medical expertise for our patient population.We are proud to have a skilled multidisciplinary clinical team, including two practice nurses, two healthcare assistants, and a paramedic, who work collaboratively to provide comprehensive and accessible care.We have a strong non-clinical team, consisting of twelve administrative and reception staff, a Digital and Transformation Lead, a Business Manager, and a Practice Manager. Together, they ensure smooth day-to-day operations and drive innovation in service delivery.Our team works together to maintain a responsive, efficient, and compassionate environment, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and adapting to the evolving needs of our patientsDetailsDate posted11 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalaryDepending on experienceContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference numberA4279-25-0001Job locations111 Copnor RoadPortsmouthPO3 5AFJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesResponsibilities will include:
  • Phlebotomy
  • Perform ECGs and ensure that they have been analysed by a GP
  • Carrying out blood pressure, height & weight checks
  • Advise patients on health care, health promotion & illness prevention
  • Wound Care Compression
  • To undertake NHS Health checks
  • To administer flu, pneumonia, and B12 injections having been adequately trained
  • Stock control and ordering of drugs and medical supplies
  • Ensure that fridge temperatures are regularly monitored
  • Maintain high standards of tidiness, hygiene and safety in the use of all equipment and areas of work, in line with the Practice Health and Safety policy, Infection Control Policy as well as all other Practice policies and procedures
  • To liaise with and communicate effectively with other members of the Primary Health Care Team
  • To attend course and study days as required or thought necessary to maintain high standards and to record these as part of continuing professional development.
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesResponsibilities will include:
  • Phlebotomy
  • Perform ECGs and ensure that they have been analysed by a GP
  • Carrying out blood pressure, height & weight checks
  • Advise patients on health care, health promotion & illness prevention
  • Wound Care Compression
  • To undertake NHS Health checks
  • To administer flu, pneumonia, and B12 injections having been adequately trained
  • Stock control and ordering of drugs and medical supplies
  • Ensure that fridge temperatures are regularly monitored
  • Maintain high standards of tidiness, hygiene and safety in the use of all equipment and areas of work, in line with the Practice Health and Safety policy, Infection Control Policy as well as all other Practice policies and procedures
  • To liaise with and communicate effectively with other members of the Primary Health Care Team
  • To attend course and study days as required or thought necessary to maintain high standards and to record these as part of continuing professional development.
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • Experience Previous HCA experience in a healthcare setting. Qualifications Care Certificate or equivalent experience Level 3 in Health & Social Care Skills & Competencies Phlebotomy, ECGs, wound care, blood glucose testing, immunisations Experience supporting minor surgery clinics, suture removal Communication Strong interpersonal and written communication skills Experience delivering brief health Interventionist & Record Keeping Confident using clinical systems system one. reliable, flexible, team-focused Enthusiastic about ongoing learning and development Training & Compliances, infection control training (or willingness to complete) Participation in QOF or quality improvement activities
Desirable
  • Confident using clinical systems system one. reliable, flexible, team-focused Enthusiastic about ongoing learning and development Training & Compliances, infection control training (or willingness to complete) Participation in QOF or quality improvement activities
QualificationsEssential
  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
  • Qualified Experience Previous HCA experience in a healthcare setting. Qualifications Care Certificate or equivalent experience Level 3 in Health & Social Care Skills & Competencies Phlebotomy,
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • Experience Previous HCA experience in a healthcare setting. Qualifications Care Certificate or equivalent experience Level 3 in Health & Social Care Skills & Competencies Phlebotomy, ECGs, wound care, blood glucose testing, immunisations Experience supporting minor surgery clinics, suture removal Communication Strong interpersonal and written communication skills Experience delivering brief health Interventionist & Record Keeping Confident using clinical systems system one. reliable, flexible, team-focused Enthusiastic about ongoing learning and development Training & Compliances, infection control training (or willingness to complete) Participation in QOF or quality improvement activities
Desirable
  • Confident using clinical systems system one. reliable, flexible, team-focused Enthusiastic about ongoing learning and development Training & Compliances, infection control training (or willingness to complete) Participation in QOF or quality improvement activities
QualificationsEssential
  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
  • Qualified Experience Previous HCA experience in a healthcare setting. Qualifications Care Certificate or equivalent experience Level 3 in Health & Social Care Skills & Competencies Phlebotomy,

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