Bank Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

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  • Fleetwood, Lancashire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • Just now
The Mount View Practice in Fleetwood are looking for an energetic, dedicated, caring and patient focused individual with a can-do attitude, who has the desire to make a difference to the lives of the patients in our community.The HCA will be working under the direct supervision of our Practice Nurses and strictly in accordance with specific Practice guidelines and protocols.The HCA will assist the Practice Clinical Team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.Ideally you will have the skills for a Primary Care environment including competency in phlebotomy and working with patients with long term condition such as diabetes.This is a Bank position to cover Maternity.Must be able to work Mon to Fri between the hours of 0800 and 1830.Main duties of the jobNew Patient MedicalsNHS Health ChecksPhlebotomyWeight ManagementPre diabetic checksElectrocardiogramAnnual reviews of long term conditionsCarry out urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratoryClear and restock clinical consulting roomsEnsure vaccines and cold chain storage monitoring and recording is carried out as per policies and protocolsPrepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operationsHelp to raise awareness of health and wellbeing and how it can be promotedAct as chaperone when requiredHome VisitsWhere appropriate, provide support and encouragement to Patients to self-manage their conditionsThe above is not an exhaustive list of expected duties to be undertaken.About usThe Mount View Practice is a patient focused, friendly team looking after approximately 12,000 patients in Fleetwood.We consist of 5 GP Partners and a Salaried GP, a Practice Paramedic, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses and Healthcare Assistants and a dedicated team of Administrative professionals.We are part of Fleetwood Primary Care Network and supported by a fantastic team of Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Care Coordinators and Social Prescribers.We are looking forward to recruiting and welcoming another HCA to our team.DetailsDate posted04 September 2025Pay schemeOtherSalaryDepending on experienceContractBankDuration12 monthsWorking patternFlexible workingReference numberA2758-25-0005Job locationsFleetwood Health & Wellbeing CentreDock StreetFleetwoodFY7 6HPJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe Healthcare Assistant role will work under direct supervision of the Nursing Team in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols.The Healthcare Assistant will assist the Practice Clinical Team in the provision of prescribed programmes of patient care.The Healthcare Assistant will strive to improve standards of care and be involved in identifying practice population needs, supporting the contractual, local and national requirements or specifications as required e.g GMS Contract, QOF, Quality Framework, Enhanced Services. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe Healthcare Assistant role will work under direct supervision of the Nursing Team in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols.The Healthcare Assistant will assist the Practice Clinical Team in the provision of prescribed programmes of patient care.The Healthcare Assistant will strive to improve standards of care and be involved in identifying practice population needs, supporting the contractual, local and national requirements or specifications as required e.g GMS Contract, QOF, Quality Framework, Enhanced Services.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Phlebotomy Certificate of Competency
  • Full, clean driving licence & access to own vehicle for home visits
Desirable
  • Wound Care Experience
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience of providing direct patient care, dealing with a wide range of people.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • IT Skills
  • Experience of working with EMIS / DOCMAN
Desirable
  • Experience of working in Primary Care
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Phlebotomy Certificate of Competency
  • Full, clean driving licence & access to own vehicle for home visits
Desirable
  • Wound Care Experience
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience of providing direct patient care, dealing with a wide range of people.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • IT Skills
  • Experience of working with EMIS / DOCMAN
Desirable
  • Experience of working in Primary Care

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