HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT
Job Description
Job summary
HCA in GP practice.
The HCA will run their own clinics, providing care to the patients.
Assisting the GP with minor surgery.
Liaising with the GP for support and decision making.
Main duties of the job
Full time position
Must have experience in INR*, Health checks, Diabetic health checks, phlebotomy, ECG'S, assisting in minor surgery, working closely with the rest of the team.
At times may be asked to support extended access clinics.
About us
At the Cambridge Practice we are a large Practice serving the community of Aldershot, We have 24 000 patients from a wide and multicultural community.
We are a large team of nurses and HCA's, supporting a varied team of GPs, PA's and ANPs supported by administrative staff.
Job responsibilities
Running your own clinics under the supervision of our GPs.
Must be able to perform ECG's, undertake health checks, be competent in phlebotomy and have some experience of assisting with minor ops clinics.
Administering of injections i.e. B12 and vaccinations such as Flu, Pneumonia, and Shingles would be desirable but training can be offered for these skills.
Person Specification
Basic Knowledge of a hca.
Essential
- Ability to provide quality care
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
Desirable
- Basic IT skills.
- Knowledge of Emis would be beneficial but not a requirement
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
Desirable
- Qualified to NVQ level 3
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.
Employer details
Employer name
The Cambridge Practice
Address
Aldershot Centre For Health
Hospital Hill
Aldershot
Hampshire
GU11 1AY
