Healthcare Assistant

A Healthcare Assistant (HCA) in a GP practicesupports clinical staff by providing routine patient care, including health checks, phlebotomy, ECGs, and immunisations (e.g., flu, B12) under supervision. They improve patient experience, assist with infection control, manage stock, and maintain accurate records.

We are looking for a Primary Care Health Care Assistant to join our

friendly team here at Holmside Medical Group. This is the perfect opportunity

for someone looking to combine clinical and patient management skills in a team

of Nurses and HCAs.

The Practice Health Care assistant will be involved in

Phlebotomy

Blood pressure and weight care management

Vaccinations (under PSD)

Dressings and wound care management

Suture and clip removal

Specimen collection

Health checks

Assisting GP during minor operations/Coils etc

Chaperoning as required

Clinical Waste Management & ensuring Infection Control standards are

met at all times

Cold chain storage, monitoring and recording

Stock management and restocking rooms

Patient Recalls

Care Certificate is required

The job will be 24 hours per week, including one 7am start every Tuesday.

See attached JD and PS for full details

The purpose of Holmside Medical Group is to provide high quality, compassionate family GP services to the diverse population of the West End of Newcastle. We put patients at the centre of everything we do, reaching out to all members of our community and recognising the unique needs, experiences, and challenges they face.

We are committed to understanding and addressing health inequalities by listening carefully to our patients and innovating our services to meet specific needs, particularly for those at risk of poorer health outcomes. Through a forward thinking, flexible team of local GPs and healthcare professionals, we strive to deliver excellent, accessible healthcare.

By working in partnership with our patients and community, we aim to promote equity, improve health outcomes, and build a healthier, more inclusive community for everyone.

Skills

Desirable: - Previously worked in a GP surgery and familiarity with IT systems, Holmside uses EMIS

Qualifications

Essential: - Care Certificate; - Phlebotomy

Desirable: - Care Certificate; - Phlebotomy

Experience

Essential: - Phlebotomy

Desirable: - The role would need you to have worked in a GP practice preferably using EMIS Web