About this role
Job summary
Covent Garden Centre is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, compassionate and proactive Health Care Assistant (HCA)to join our forward thinking, friendly and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HCA who is passionate about improving patient outcomes and supporting the health and wellbeing of our local community.
The successful candidate will join our team and will work closely with our GPs, nurses, pharmacists and wider multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care while supporting the smooth running of the practice. The role includes both clinical and administrative responsibilities, with a strong focus on patient-centred care, prevention and health promotion.
Main duties of the job Main duties of the job
Undertake delegated clinical duties including: Phlebotomy. Diabetes Reviews Mental Health Checks. NHS Health Checks. ECG recording Blood pressure monitoring. Cardio, Renal and Metabolic Reviews as part of our single offer contract Other health review Height, weight and BMI measurements. Ensure clinical rooms remain fully stocked, clean and organised. Maintain infection prevention and control standards at all times. Accurately document consultations and clinical activity within SystmOne. Escalate any abnormal findings or safeguarding concerns appropriately. Deliver patient-centred care in line with policies, local protocols and NHS standards Maintain confidentiality and comply with information governance policies. Contribute to service improvement and support the wider multidisciplinary team.
About us
We are a forward thinking practice with a growing, diverse inner city patient population of 5000. We are a member of the West End & Marylebone PCN, and GP Federation Healthcare Central London.
Our current team comprises of
1 GP partner 3 Salaried GPs 1 Practice Nurse 1 Practice Manager 1 Reception Manager 4 Receptionists 2 GPAsAs part of the PCN we also have attached to the practice
Clinical Pharmacist Care Navigator First Contact Physio Health and Well being coachThe practice is committed to supporting all team members with self- development and continuing professional development.
Job description Job responsibilities
Undertake delegated clinical duties including: Phlebotomy. Diabetes Reviews NHS Health Checks ECGs Blood pressure monitoring. Height, weight and BMI measurements. Mental Health Reviews Cardio Renal and Metabolic Reviews Assist with patient care navigation and signposting to appropriate services. Support with referral processes Support Nurse and GPA with maintaining clinical registers Ensure accurate clinical coding and documentation within SystmOne. Proactively support patients to improve their health and wellbeing within the community. Maintain and manage stock levels, ensuring clinical rooms are fully stocked and organised. Monitor vaccine and clinical stock supplies and support cold-chain processes where required Promote health education and preventative healthcare initiatives. Support the nursing and clinical team with infection prevention and control procedures. Maintain infection prevention and control standards at all times. Escalate any abnormal findings or safeguarding concerns appropriately. Deliver compassionate, patient-centred care in accordance with policies, local protocols and NHS standards. Maintain confidentiality and comply with information governance policies. Contribute to service improvement and support the wider multidisciplinary team.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Care Certificate. Accredited Phlebotomy certification. Previous experience as a Health Care Assistant within General Practice or Primary Care. Experience independently managing HCA clinics. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team. Good understanding of safeguarding, infection prevention and confidentiality.
Desirable
Knowledge of SystmOne clinical system Experience in wound care and dressings
Qualifications Essential
- Care Certificate. - Accredited Phlebotomy Certification. - GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English and Maths
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 Covent Garden Medical Centre
Address Covent Garden Medical Centre
47 Shorts Gardens
London
WC2H 9AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://coventgardenmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)