About this role
Job summary
WestsevenGP is seeking a Health Care Assistant (HCA) to support the delivery of high-quality primary care services and long-term condition management. Job role is for 3 days (22.5 hours). You must have UK experience of working as a Health Care Assistant in a General Practice or Hospital environment.
Main duties of the job
The role involves conducting physical health checks, phlebotomy, wound care/dressings, ABPM, ECGs, Urinalysis, NHS health checks, Flu, pneumococcal, shingles vaccinations, B12 injections. The post holder will contribute to the management of patients with conditions such as asthma, diabetes, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and COPD and supporting clinicians with procedures.
About us
WestsevenGP is a dynamic GMS practice based in Hanwell serving approx. 6000 patients. Sole partner supported by brilliant team of clinical and administrative staff who enable us to deliver effective patient care.
We are part of Greenwell PCN and have access to very supportive team of Social prescribers, Physiotherapists, Mental health practitioners and clinical pharmacists as part of our PCN.
We use SystmOne and have Good CQC rating and high QOF and Enhanced services achievement.
We are fully engaged with our PCN and have high patient satisfaction and feedback.
Job description Job responsibilities
Undertake new patient and NHS health checks ABPM, ECGs, Urinalysis Blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, height, weight, waist circumference and Body Mass Index, measurement of legs for compression hosiery, recording findings accurately Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required Contribute to the management of chronic disease clinics and health promotion programmes Administer flu, shingles, pneumococcal vaccinations and B12 injections Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policy
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of working as HCA in GP surgery or clinical setting Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Competent in the use of Office and outlook
Desirable
Experience of Systm One clinical system.
Qualifications Essential
GCSE grade A-C in English and Maths or equivalent Phlebotomy certificate HCA care certificate Vaccination certificates
Desirable
Healthcare qualification level 3 or 4 or working towards it
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 Westseven GP
Address 20 Church Road
London
W7 1DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.westsevengp.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)