About this role
Job summary
Emperor's Gate Surgery has an exciting opportunity for a motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Healthcare Assistant to join our team.
The successful candidate will contribute to our vision of meeting the health needs of our patients. Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in an NHS GP practice is essential, along with phlebotomy experience. A valid phlebotomy training certificate is required.
The successful candidate will work as part of a supportive administrative and multidisciplinary clinical team, including GPs, Nurse and Clinical Pharmacists.
We aim to develop positive, supportive and professional relationships with every patient, clinician and allied professional we interact with.
Main duties of the job
Duties(amongst others)
Support clinical staff with patient care, including taking observations (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, weight) and recording medical information. Perform phlebotomy (valid phlebotomy training certificate required) and other routine clinical tasks, such as NHS Health Checks and/or Annual reviews, where trained and competent Maintain accurate patient records using clinical systems (e.g., System One). Act as chaperone as required. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation Ensure the clinical area is adequately stocked and prepared for each session Ensure clinical waste is removed from the clinical area and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy Ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients and staff. Support health promotion initiatives and provide basic advice on lifestyle and wellbeing.
About us
Emperor's Gate Surgery is a Kensington based GP Practice with a population of around 6800 patients. We are a dynamic team of clinicians and admin staff focused in supporting and improving our patients health and wellbeing. Our Practice is part of the Brompton Health PCN.
Job description Job responsibilities
Job description to be provided.
Duties included:
Support clinical staff with patient care, including taking observations (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, weight) and recording medical information. Perform phlebotomy (valid phlebotomy training certificate required) and other routine clinical tasks, such as NHS Health Checks and/or Annual reviews, where trained and competent Maintain accurate patient records using clinical systems (e.g., System One). Act as chaperone as required. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation Ensure the clinical area is adequately stocked and prepared for each session Ensure clinical waste is removed from the clinical area and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy Ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients and staff. Support health promotion initiatives and provide basic advice on lifestyle and wellbeing.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Good General Education Qualified in Phlebotomy
Desirable
Desirable-Academic-Vocational Qualifications Good General Education Qualified in Phlebotomy Qualified to NVQ level 3
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Ability to provide quality care Good interpersonal and communication skills Good organisational skills Good team working skills Effective time management skills Ability to work independently following verbal or written instructions Adaptable to change Computer literate
Desirable
Basic IT Skills Knowledge in system one clinical systems Skills in Phlebotomy, ECGs, Patient Health Checks, Blood Pressures Basic first aid knowledge Health and safety awareness
Experience Essential
Experience within a health care setting
Desirable
Experience of working in a GP Practice
Cover Flexibility Desirable
Provide cover for absence of other HCA when required
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Emperor's Gate Surgery
Address 49 Emperor’s Gate
Kensington
London
SW7 4HJ
Employer's website https://www.emperorsgate.org/ (Opens in a new tab)