Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

The successful candidate will work closely with our clinical team to support the delivery of patient services. This is a varied and rewarding role involving direct patient care and clinical support duties.

Please note: this role does not include the administration of vaccinations or immunisations.

following are the core responsibilities of the Healthcare Assistant. There may

be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent

upon factors such as workload and staffing levels

Undertake

new patient health checks

Support

the Practice Nurse with health promotion programmes

Carry

out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature

and pulse rate, recording findings accurately

Facilitate

routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly

Undertake

wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required

Carry

out BMI checks as directed

Act

as a chaperone as required

Undertake

venepuncture

Carry

out ECGs as requested

Ensure

specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation

Provide

support during minor operations as required

all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session

fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance

clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in

accordance with the organisations IPC policy

Deliver

opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Any

other designated tasks which become apparent for the needs of the Practice

Abbey Medical Practice is a friendly and busy GP practice based in Lincoln, caring for approximately 8,600 patients. We are also a training practice and are committed to supporting learning, development and progression within our team.

We have a diverse and experienced team of GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists and administrative and reception colleagues who work closely together to provide a high standard of care to our patients.

We pride ourselves on having a supportive and approachable working environment, where every member of the team has an important part to play. General practice can be fast-paced and demanding, so we particularly value colleagues who are positive, adaptable and willing to support one another when workloads are high.

Our work ethic is centred around teamwork, accountability and shared responsibility. We encourage staff to take ownership of their work, communicate openly and contribute to the smooth running of the Practice rather than working in isolation. We believe that providing excellent patient care starts with having a team that respects, supports and works well with each other.

We are looking for people who share these values and who want to become an active part of the Abbey team, bringing enthusiasm, reliability and a genuine commitment to both our patients and their colleagues.

Clinical Knowledge

Essential: - ECGs; - Venepuncture; - New patient medicals, including height, weight, BP, pulse; - Chaperone procedure; - Ability to record accurate clinical notes

Desirable: - Wound care/removal of sutures and staples

Qualifications

Essential: - Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level

Desirable: - Previous completion of the HCA Care Certificate; - Phlebotomy certification

Skills

Essential: - Excellent communication skills (written and oral); - Strong IT skills; - Ability to work as a team member and autonomously

Desirable: - Clinical IT system user skills (SystmOne)

Experience

Essential: - Experience of working with the general public; - Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Desirable: - Experience of working in a primary care environment