Health Care Assistant

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will support the practice team in delivering a range of clinical and administrative tasks, including but not limited to:

phlebotomy.

Conducting ECGs and blood pressure monitoring.

Performing NHS Health Checks and Enhanced Health checks

Supporting the Practice Nurses with long-term condition management, including diabetes, AF, and hypertension obs reviews.

Carrying out height, weight, and BMI measurements.

Processing specimens (urine, swabs) and conducting basic diagnostic tests.

Providing lifestyle advice to patients, including smoking cessation and weight management.

Updating and maintaining patient records accurately in the clinical system.

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the clinical team by:

Delivering safe and effective patient care under the supervision of practice nurses and GPs.

Conducting basic clinical procedures, such as venepuncture, ECGs, and health checks.

Assisting with the management of chronic disease reviews.

Supporting patients with lifestyle advice and preventative care.

Handling specimens and diagnostic testing as per clinical guidelines.

Maintaining infection control procedures and ensuring all clinical areas are well-stocked.

Accurately documenting clinical data and patient interactions in electronic records.

The role requires a proactive, caring, and professional approach to patient care, ensuring a high standard of service at all times.

Layton Medical Centre is a well-established, forward-thinking GP practice dedicated to providing high-quality primary care to our diverse patient population. Our team consists of GPs, ANP's, nurses,TNAs, HCAs, pharmacists, and administrative staff who work collaboratively to ensure efficient, patient-centred care.

Experience

Desirable: - IT literacy, with experience using EMIS. Understanding of infection control, confidentiality, and safeguarding protolcols.

Qualifications

Essential: - NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent qualification/experience).

Desirable: - Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant in a GP surgery.