About this role
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated HCA who takes pride in delivering high-quality patient care within a primary care setting. This role is for 22.5 hours per week worked over 3 days. The successful candidate will work closely with our Nursing and Clinical teams to provide a wide range of patient services.
We are a friendly, newly refurbished, and modern GP practice with a growing list size of over 11,500 patients. As our practice continues to expand, we are looking for an enthusiastic, kind, caring and compassionate Health Care Assistant (HCA) to join our supportive Nursing Team.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities include:
- NHS Health Checks- Blood pressure monitoring and ECG recording- Urinalysis and simple wound care- Removal of sutures and clips- Ear irrigation- Health promotion and lifestyle advice- Administration of flu vaccinations and vitamin B12 injections under PSD- Spirometry- Assistance with IUCD and Contraceptive Implant procedures
About us
We are a modern, forward-thinking GP practice looking to recruit an experienced and compassionate Health Care Assistant. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care and supporting our expanding nursing team within a friendly and professional environment.
Job description Job responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated HCA who takes pride in delivering high-quality patient care within a primary care setting. The successful candidate will work closely with our Nursing and Clinical teams to provide a wide range of patient services.
Key responsibilities include:
- NHS Health Checks - Blood pressure monitoring and ECG recording - Urinalysis and simple wound care - Removal of sutures and clips - Ear irrigation/syringing - Health promotion and lifestyle advice - Administration of vitamin B12 injections under PSD - Assistance with IUCD and Contraceptive Implant procedures
Person Specification
Experience Essential
We are looking for someone who is compassionate, patient-focused, and a team player, able to work independently and use their own initiative, and flexible and reliable with excellent communication skills. Essential: - Previous experience as a Health Care Assistant - Commitment to providing high-quality care
Desirable
- Experience working in a GP or primary care setting - Familiarity with SystmOne (training can be provided) - Understanding of QOF (Quality and Outcomes Framework)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Riverside Medical Practice
Address Riverside Medical Practice
48 Worthing Road
Horsham
West Sussex
RH12 1UD
Employer's website https://www.riversidemedicalhorsham.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)