Healthcare Assistant (HCA)
- NHS
- Part Time
- Barton-under-Needwood
- Negotiable
Job Description
Job summary
Barton Family Practice is looking to expand their team with a suitable qualified Health Care Assistant (HCA).
The post holder will work under supervision of the Lead Nurse and will undertake tasks and duties delegated by the Nursing/GP team.
Main duties of the job
As a vital part of the clinical team, the Healthcare Assistant (HCA) supports the practice by delivering high-quality patient care under the supervision of the Lead Nurse. 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 DiseaseReviews
- Vaccinations & Injections
- Assisting with minor op clinics
- Removal of stitches
- ECGs & Other Diagnostic Support
- Infection Control & Equipment Maintenance
- Stock Management
- Wound management/dressings
The role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
About us
Barton Family Practice is looking for additional enthusiastic phlebotomist to join our friendly, supportive, well-organised, forward thinking Practice team. We are a semi-rural practice on the edge of the Peak District situated in the pleasant village of Barton under Needwood, with excellent road and rail connections to the Midlands and beyond. We provide high quality care, and our patient-focus is reflected in our excellent patient satisfaction rates, high QOF achievement and Good CQC rating.
Purpose built premises with District Nurses, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, CBT therapists on site
7300 patients
Research practice
4 Partners ,Clinical Pharmacist, Nurse Practitioner, 2 Nurses, Nurse Associate, HCA, and Phlebotomist
Well organised reception and Admin team
EMIS Web, AccuRx, DOCMAN 10 and workflow management
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
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
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing team
- Experience of working in a GP practice
Desirable
- Experience in using EMIS, Accurx, Docman
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
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
Barton Family Practice
Address
Barton Surgery
Short Lane
Burton-on-trent
Staffordshire
DE13 8LT
Employer's website
https://www.bartonfamilypractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
