About this role
Job summary
Surrey Lodge Group Practice is a friendly, patient-focused GP practice committed to delivering high-quality care to our local community. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our clinical team and support the delivery of excellent patient care.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive multidisciplinary team alongside GPs, Nurses, Clinical Pharmacists, and Administrative staff.
Main duties of the job Main Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the Practice Nursing Team and will undertake a range of clinical duties, including:
Phlebotomy (taking blood samples)Blood pressure monitoringHeight, weight and BMI measurementsNew patient health checksNHS Health ChecksECG recordingsUrinalysisSmoking cessation and health promotion adviceAssisting with vaccination and immunisation programmesWound care and dressing clinics (where trained and competent)Chaperoning dutiesStock management and ordering of clinical suppliesProcessing and preparing specimens for collectionMaintaining accurate clinical records using EMIS WebPreparing and maintaining clinical rooms and equipmentSupporting infection prevention and control procedures
About us
Surrey Lodge is a 2 partner GP Practice with a diverse patient population and supportive and friendly working environment. We offer an excellent work-life balance for the right candidate.
What We OfferA supportive and friendly working environmentOpportunities for training and professional developmentNHS Pension SchemeAccess to wellbeing supportAnnual leave entitlement in line with NHS terms and conditions
Job description Job responsibilities Main Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the Practice Nursing Team and will undertake a range of clinical duties, including:
Phlebotomy (taking blood samples)Blood pressure monitoringHeight, weight and BMI measurementsNew patient health checksNHS Health ChecksECG recordingsUrinalysisSmoking cessation and health promotion adviceAssisting with vaccination and immunisation programmesWound care and dressing clinics (where trained and competent)Chaperoning dutiesStock management and ordering of clinical suppliesProcessing and preparing specimens for collectionMaintaining accurate clinical records using EMIS WebPreparing and maintaining clinical rooms and equipmentSupporting infection prevention and control procedures
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Essential Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant within Primary Care, General Practice, Community Services, or another healthcare setting Care Certificate or equivalent qualification Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team Caring, compassionate and professional approach to patient care Good IT and record-keeping skills Understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding and infection prevention and control
Desirable
Desirable Phlebotomy qualification and experience Experience undertaking NHS Health Checks Experience using EMIS Web Previous General Practice experience Vaccination and immunisation experience
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 Surrey Lodge Practice
Address 11 Anson Road
Manchester
M14 5BY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.surreylodge.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)