Part Time/Full Time Experienced HCA wanted for a busy Doctors Surgery
Due to our patient registration list increasing, we would like to expand our work force to improve patient access. Our GP surgery is based at St Pauls Medical Centre in Cheltenham, our current clinical team includes 5 GP partners, 2 salaried GPs, 2 specialist paramedics, 4 practice nurses led by our lead nurse, we also have phlebotomists/HCA and pharmacists.
If you would like to be part of our team we would love to hear from you, we offer a competitive salary and internal banding within our Job Family structure. We have a great social secretary and organised internal staff events. We offer a comprehensive Employee Assisted Programme offering support for you and your family. NHS Pension and uniform.
Health Care Assistant Position (HCA)
We are looking for an experienced Health Care Assistant (HCA) to join our friendly team, to undertake delegated tasks, health promotion and administrative duties.
We are looking for someone who enjoys working in a busy environment and has a love of patient care.
The ideal candidate would have experience working in a GP surgery in an HCA role.
To work 30-34 hours per week, Monday – Friday, hours negotiable.
You will be required to work with autonomy and confidentiality, sensitivity, discretion, and empathy whilst maintaining a professional demeanour, demonstrating respect, dignity, and a compassionate approach towards patients at all times.
This is a great opportunity for someone that really wants to have an impact on people’s lives, to join a supportive and patient committed team.

EXPECTED COMPETENCIES TO INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

New patient health checks and other health screening
Urinalysis and preparation of specimens
Blood tests and phlebotomy
Long term condition reviews where appropriate
Vaccinations including flu/pneumococcal vaccines
Dressings and wound-care
Diabetic checks
ECGs
Patient education and promotion of health and well-being
Gathering lifestyle data from patients
Infection control and equipment management
Vaccination management and clinical stock control
Providing assistance to general practitioners as required support practice nurse clinics. Adhering to clinical guidelines and protocols, seeking guidance from the nursing team or clinicians for any clinical decisions.
Offering advice and information on general health matters.
Restocking of clinical rooms with the appropriate levels of supplies and equipment.
Person Specification
Experience

DESIRABLE:

• Experience working in a GP surgery as an HCA
• Skills/ experience with regards to the job description
• NVQ/ BTEC in Health and Social Care or similar
• Knowledge of GP services working processes and workload
• Knowledge of local health services and organisations
• Experience using SystmOne
  You will be working as part of our friendly team, providing support, and delivering the best care to our patient population of approximately 12,100. Our staff team offers personal support, a great team ethos and a happy professional work environment.
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