Health Care Assistant

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  • Broadstairs, Kent
  • Contract
  • Part-time
  • 18 days ago
Broadstairs Medical Practice is a medium size practice of 7300 patients and we are seeking a Health care Assistant to join our team who is experienced in primary care with the core skills to include management of Long Term Conditions, phlebotomy and adult immunistaionWhat we offer-
  • Competitive salary with opportunities for progression
  • The position is part time (25-30 hours per week) usually over 4 days but can be flexible
NHS PensionMonday to Friday operations (no weekends or night shifts)On-going training and developmentMain duties of the jobChronic Disease Management (Diabetes, COPD, Hypertension)Immunisations (routine)ECG'sSpirometryVenepunctureAbout usBroadstairs Medical Practice is looking to recruit a Part time/ Flextime Health Care Assistant. We are a partnership of 2 GP partners, 1 nurse. a Nursing Associate and a training nurse associate.. The admin teams includes 12 members of staff including medical secretaries, admin and receptionists.You should be patient focused, friendly, flexible whilst also being able to work well under pressure.We are a medium size practice with approximately 7300 patients in the beautiful coastal town of Broadstairs, Kent.We are forward thinking, innovative and patient focusedWe recognise that the quality of our work is driven by the quality of our peopleWe are committed to providing an open, friendly and supportive environment where all staff are encouraged to share ideas and contribute to continuously improving the service we offerWe will provide you with all the tools, training and personal support needed to enjoy and succeed in this key patient service roleDetailsDate posted15 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalaryDepending on experienceContractFixed termDuration7 monthsWorking patternPart-time, Flexible workingReference numberA2988-23-0000Job locationsThe BroadwayBroadstairsKentCT10 2AJJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesWorking under the direct supervision of the senior practice nurse and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.Duties and responsibilities:New patient health checksECG recordingPhlebotomySpirometryVaccinationChaperoning dutiesBasic wound careProcessing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nursesVaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recordingSurgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotationClearing and re-stocking consulting roomsPreparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operationsAssisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-beingUndertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individualHelping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promotedAssisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesWorking under the direct supervision of the senior practice nurse and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.Duties and responsibilities:New patient health checksECG recordingPhlebotomySpirometryVaccinationChaperoning dutiesBasic wound careProcessing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nursesVaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recordingSurgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotationClearing and re-stocking consulting roomsPreparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operationsAssisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-beingUndertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individualHelping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promotedAssisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-beingPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Ideally you will have the HCA Care Certificates, HCA skills and competency in ECG, NHS Health Check and working with patients with long term condition such as diabetes, although training will be offered to the right candidate.
Desirable
  • Qualified in Phlebotomy
  • Qualified to NVQ level 3
  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
  • Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience of working within a nursing and HCA team
  • Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients.
  • -Vaccinations
  • - ECG
  • - Diabetic Foot checks
  • - BP check/ BP monitoring
  • - Height/weight monitoring
  • - New patient health checks in accordance with the practice procedure
  • - Vaccinations (under instruction of Medical Practitioner).
  • - Wound Care Management.
  • - Community based referrals and health promotion strategies.
Desirable
  • Experience of working in primary care and using EMIS WEB
  • Experience of working in a GP practice
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Ideally you will have the HCA Care Certificates, HCA skills and competency in ECG, NHS Health Check and working with patients with long term condition such as diabetes, although training will be offered to the right candidate.
Desirable
  • Qualified in Phlebotomy
  • Qualified to NVQ level 3
  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
  • Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience of working within a nursing and HCA team
  • Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients.
  • -Vaccinations
  • - ECG
  • - Diabetic Foot checks
  • - BP check/ BP monitoring
  • - Height/weight monitoring
  • - New patient health checks in accordance with the practice procedure
  • - Vaccinations (under instruction of Medical Practitioner).
  • - Wound Care Management.
  • - Community based referrals and health promotion strategies.
Desirable
  • Experience of working in primary care and using EMIS WEB
  • Experience of working in a GP practice

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