Health Care Assistant
Job Description
Job summary
We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Health Care Assistant (HCA) to join our practice team. As an HCA, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinicians and ensuring the smooth delivery of patient care. This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about healthcare and keen to develop their skills in a supportive environment.
Main duties of the job
Performing routine health checks, including blood pressure, weight, and height measurements.
Taking blood samples (phlebotomy).
Conducting ECGs, urine testing, and other diagnostic tests as required.
Administering flu vaccines and assisting with immunisation clinics.
Supporting chronic disease management reviews under clinical supervision.
Providing lifestyle advice to promote health and wellbeing.
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records.
Assisting with administrative tasks and clinic preparation
About us
We are a Collaborative, innovative and caring Practice with over 8150 patients. We have 6 GP Partners, 1 GP Retainer, 2 GP Registrars and 3 Practice Nurses.We provide high-quality and accessible ongoing care to improve the health of each person and the local community. Our team provides patients with the best possible care, they embrace new ways of working and we invest in our staff by providing them with opportunities to develop their knowledge and skills.
Job responsibilities
Performing routine health checks, including blood pressure, weight, and height measurements.
Taking blood samples (phlebotomy).
Conducting ECGs, urine testing, and other diagnostic tests as required.
Administering flu vaccines and assisting with immunisation clinics.
Supporting chronic disease management reviews under clinical supervision.
Providing lifestyle advice to promote health and wellbeing.
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records.
Assisting with administrative tasks and clinic preparation.
What Were Looking For:
Experience as a Health Care Assistant, ideally within a primary care or similar healthcare setting.
NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification (desirable).
Phlebotomy skills (essential).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A caring, professional attitude with attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
A willingness to learn and undertake further training.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications
- Essential
- Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- Desirable
- Experience working in General Practice would be desirable but not essential.
Desirable
- Experience working in General Practice would be desirable but not essential.
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
The South Lawn Medical Practice
Address
Heavitree Health Centre
South Lawn Terrace
Exeter
EX1 2RX
