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Ideal applicants will have prior experience in patient care, particularly in a GP practice setting, and must be skilled in tasks such as administering vaccines and taking blood. A Care Certificate within General Practice is preferred. The position requires strong communication skills, good organisation, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a cohesive team. The role offers a competitive hourly wage, pension benefits, and opportunities for professional development within a welcoming, established practice environment.
The role is to provide support to the wider clinical team in delivering first class healthcare to our patients at the GP Practice. The Healthcare Assistant will provide a variety of healthcare functions under the supervision of the Practice Nurse and GP Partners. We seek a motivated person who can make this role their own and we would support development of the successful applicant. A small friendly team awaits the right person.
We are looking for an experienced HCA on a P/T basis over 3 days.
You will have pre-booked clinics and you will need experience of the following
Health checks
ECG recording
BP monitoring
Long term conditions initial reviews
Phlebotomy
Chaperoning duties
Smoking Cessation
Weight Management
Pre diabetic checks
Processing Lab samples
Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
Ordering of stock
Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms
Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
Administrating Flu, Shingles, Pneumococcal and B12 injection under the supervision of the Practice Nurse in accordance with practice protocol and PSD.
About us
Winstanley Medical Centre are looking for an experienced Health Care Assistant to join the practice on a part time basis over 3 days.
As an experienced Health Care Assistant you will have pre-booked clinics to see patients of the practice. It is essential applicants have experience of taking blood, and measuring blood pressure, and would be advantageous if able to administer flu vaccines and B12 injections. Ideally with GP practice and preferably hold a Care Certificate within General Practice.
Days of work Wednesday Thursday and Friday.
Main duties of the job
Health checks
ECG recording
Blood pressure monitoring
Long term conditions initial reviews
Phlebotomy
Chaperoning duties
Smoking Cessation
Weight Management
Pre diabetic checks
Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/Nurses
Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
Ordering of stock
Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms
Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations
Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being
Administrating influenza, Shingles, Pneumococcal and B12 injection under the supervision of the Practice Nurse in accordance with practice protocol and PSD.
About us
Winstanley Medical Centre is part of the SWAN PCN. We are a friendly, well-established, family practice with around 3200 patients. You will be joining one GP Partner, two other regular locum GPs and a Practice Nurse. The practice is based in Winstanley, Wigan in a purpose built owned Health Centre and utilise SystmOne (TPP) Clinical system. You may be required to work on occasions in our other Practices in Burscough and Skelmersdale for training, meetings or absence cover.
Job description and Job responsibilities
Working under the direct supervision of the Practice Nurse and GP Partner and strictly in accordance with specific Practice guidelines and protocols, the Healthcare Assistant will assist the Practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.
Duties and Responsibilities
Health checks
ECG recording
Blood pressure monitoring
Long term conditions initial reviews
Phlebotomy
Chaperoning duties
Smoking Cessation
Weight Management
Pre diabetic checks
Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/Nurses
Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
Ordering of stock
Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms
Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations
Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being
Administrating influenza, Shingles, Pneumococcal and B12 injection under the supervision of the Practice Nurse in accordance with practice protocol and PSD.
Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with IPC guidance
Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy
Person Specification 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
QOF knowledge
Desirable * Basic IT Skills
Knowledge in SystmOne (TPP) clinical system
Knowledge of AccuRX software
Knowledge of ICE (Pathology system)
Skills in Phlebotomy, ECGs, Patient Health Checks, Blood Pressures
Basic first aid knowledge
Health and safety awareness
Awareness of Blood Borne Viruses
Experience Essential * Experience of providing direct patient care
Experience of dealing with a wide range of people
Experience with computer systems
Good English Language skills
Excellent communicator
Desirable * Experience working in a GP Practice Qualifications Essential * Good general education
Qualified in Phlebotomy
Health Care Qualification or working towards
Knowledge of IIF
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 (DBS) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Job Types - Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours - 24 per week
Salary - From £11.50 per hour
Benefits -
Company pension
On-site parking
Sick pay
Social Functions
Schedule -
Day shift(3 days/week Wed - Fri)
Reference No - A1109-24-0000
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