HCA
Job Description
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiasticHealthcare Assistant (HCA)to join our friendly team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in healthcare and to develop within primary care. The successful candidate will work alongside our GPs, nurses, and wider healthcare team to support patient care.
Main duties of the job
As a vital part of the clinical team, theHealthcare Assistant (HCA)supports the practice by delivering high-quality patient care under the supervision of registered healthcare professionals. The role involves assisting with both clinical and administrative tasks to ensure the smooth running of the practice.
- Patient Care & Support
- Phlebotomy
- Health Promotion
- Chronic Disease Reviews
- Vaccinations & Injections
- ECGs & Other Diagnostic Support
- Infection Control & Equipment Maintenance
- Stock Management
The role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
About us
We are a large, friendly, forward thinking practice with just under 14000 patients. We have a multi skilled team of GP's, Nurse, HCA's and a large admin team.
Job responsibilities
Carrying out basic health checks (blood pressure, pulse, weight, height, BMI)
Assisting with chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, IHD, AF, heart failure,hypertension reviews)
Administering flu and other vaccinations
Providing lifestyle advice
Conducting NHS Health Checks
Supporting infection control and health promotion initiatives
Processing samples and maintaining clinical equipment
Administrative tasks to support patient care
Administrative commitment to support the practice achieve targets in QOF/LCS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- Have you completed the Care certificate
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Bramhall & Shaw Heath Medical Group
Address
Bramhall & Shaw Heath Medical Group
235 Bramhall Lane South
Bramhall
Stockport
Cheshire
SK7 3EP
Employer's website
https://www.bramhallparkmedicalcentre.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
