About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a friendly, experienced and confident Health Care Assistant to join our supportive and welcoming GP practice on a part-time basis for 18 hours per week. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 year's experience in a GP surgery environment.
Main duties of the job
This is an important patient-facing role within our clinical team. You will be responsible for providing safe, efficient and compassionate services to our patients, ensuring they have a positive and reassuring experience throughout their appointment.
About us
Woodcote Medical is a well-established suburban practice with approx. 18,000 patients across two locations in Purley and Coulsdon. Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, Clinical Pharmacists, ANPs, a Paramedic, Nurses, HCAs, First Contact Physios, and a large administrative and patient services team.
Job description Job responsibilities
Undertake phlebotomy (blood samples) Carry out NHS health checks Adminstering vaccinations and injections Carry out observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately Carry out ECGs as requested Carry out BMI checks Undertake diabetes pre-checks Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation Act as a chaperone as required Provide support during minor operations and coil clinics as required Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session Ordering clinical supplies as necessary Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policy Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate Work effectively as part of the wider multidisciplinary practice team.
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills Essential
Minimum 1 years' experience working as a Health Care Assistant in a GP surgery or similar healthcare setting Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy workload A caring and empathetic approach to patient care Willingness to work across both branches (Purley and Coulsdon) as required.
Qualifications Essential
Relevant healthcare qualifications (e.g. Care Certificate / NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care)
Desirable
Proficient in phlebotomy, administering vaccinations, and conducting health checks
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 Woodcote Medical
Address Woodcote Medical
32 Foxley Lane
Purley
Surrey
CR8 3EE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.woodcotemedical.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)