Healthcare Assistant

-

Undertake

NHS Health Checks.

-

Record

Clinical observations including

Blood pressure

Height and weight

BMI

Pulse

Oxygen saturation

Temperature

-

Perform

venepuncture/phlebotomy.

-

Carry

out ECGs.

-

Undertake

new patient health checks.

-

Support

chronic disease monitoring clinics.

-

Assist

with smoking cessation, health promotion and lifestyle advice.

-

Undertake

wound care and dressings following appropriate training and competency

assessment.

-

Conduct

urinalysis and specimen management.

-

Administer

vaccinations where trained and delegated.

-

Ensure

clinical rooms are stocked, maintained and prepared.

-

Maintain

accurate patient records using the clinical system.

-

Support

infection prevention and control procedures.

-

Participate

in quality improvement and audit activities.

-

Maintain

patient confidentiality and comply with information governance requirements.

GURU NANAK

MEDICAL CENTRE

1-3 Woodlands Road, Southall, UB1 1EQ

Branch Botwell Medical Centre

238 Botwell Lane, Hayes, UB3 2AP

Dr Gulbash Singh Dr Kawal Mohan Dr Raj Chandok

Healthcare Assistant

Guru

Nanak Medical Centre / Botwell Medical Centre

Job Title

Healthcare

Assistant (HCA)

Salary

£25,350

£29,000 per annum (pro rata, depending on experience and qualifications)

Hours

Full-time

37.5 hours per week

Contract Type

Permanent

Location

Guru

Nanak Medical Centre, Southall and/or Botwell Medical Centre, Hayes

Guru

Nanak Medical Centre and Botwell Medical Centre are well-established NHS GP

practices serving a diverse patient population of approximately 14,500 patients

across Southall and Hayes. We are committed to delivering high-quality,

patient-centred care and continuously improving services to meet the needs of

our local community.

We are

seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly

multidisciplinary team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who

is passionate about healthcare and wishes to develop their career in Primary

Care.

Main Duties of the Role

The

successful candidate will work under the supervision of the Practice Nurses and

GPs to provide clinical and administrative support services, ensuring the

delivery of safe and effective patient care.

NHS Health Checks.

Clinical observations including

Blood

pressure

Height

and weigh

BMI

Pulse

Oxygen

saturation

Temperature

venepuncture/phlebotomy.

-

Carry

out ECGs.

-

Undertake

new patient health checks.

-

Support

chronic disease monitoring clinics.

-

Assist

with smoking cessation, health promotion and lifestyle advice.

-

Undertake

wound care and dressings following appropriate training and competency

assessment.

-

Conduct

urinalysis and specimen management.

-

Administer

vaccinations where trained and delegated.

-

Ensure

clinical rooms are stocked, maintained and prepared.

-

Maintain

accurate patient records using the clinical system.

-

Support

infection prevention and control procedures.

-

Participate

in quality improvement and audit activities.

-

Maintain

patient confidentiality and comply with information governance requirements.

Desirable Criteria

NVQ

Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care, Healthcare Support, or equivalent

working in a healthcare setting.

Competent

in phlebotomy.

Good

communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability

to work effectively as part of a team.

Basic

IT skills and experience using clinical systems.

Understanding

patient confidentiality and safeguarding responsibilities.

Ability

to manage workload effectively and work independently.

Experience working in General Practice.

Desirable Criteria

working in General Practice.

conducting NHS Health Checks.

of System One software

Punjabi, Hindi, Gujarati or Arabic language skills

supporting patients with long-term conditions.

Care

Certificate qualification.

Basic

Life Support training.

Personal Attributes

The

Successful candidate will be

Caring,

compassionate and patient-focused.

Professional

and reliable.

Guru Nanak Medical Centre and

Botwell Medical Centre are well-established NHS GP practices serving a diverse

patient population of approximately 14,500 patients across Southall and Hayes.

We are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and

continuously improving services to meet the needs of our local community.We are committed to delivering

high-quality patient care, underpinned by continuity, respect, and kindness.

Our practice strives to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care to all

patients.

We also aim to create a supportive

and well-organised working environment for all clinicians, including locum

staff. We value clear communication, mutual respect, and teamwork, and we are

committed to ensuring you have a positive and smooth experience while working

with us.

Qualifications