Health Care Assistant – General Practice-12 Months Contract

Job title:

Health Care Assistant – General Practice-12 Months Contract

Company

NHS

Job description

St Andrews House Medical Centre in Stalybridge is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join our team. If you are passionate about patient care and looking to make a difference in a vibrant and supportive medical environment, we want to hear from you!Main duties of the jobKey Responsibilities:Assist healthcare professionals in the surgery with patient care.Perform basic medical procedures such as phlebotomy, doing ECG, taking blood pressure, doing NHS health checks, help with flu vaccination.Provide support to the Staff Nurse in all possible ways.Maintain accurate patient records and ensure confidentiality.Assist with the general day-to-day operations of the surgery.About usThe GP Practice is located in Stalybridge City Centre close to the bus and train station. We are housed in a large Victorian building with plenty of accommodation. We are part of Stalybridge, Mossley and Dukinfield Primary Care Network and the Network hub is situated on the first floor of the surgery building.Date posted02 March 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 4Salary£13.50 an hour £26,397/yrContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference numberA3456-25-0000Job locations2 Waterloo RoadStalybridgeSK15 2AUJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesWe are seeking an enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant to join our established team and be a part of a GP Surgery that really makes a difference.The role of HCA is an essential part of our GP Practice team who provide the full range of NHS Primary Medical Services. You will be working alongside our friendly and patient focused clinical and management teams, providing an essential support function and delivering the best care to all our patients. You must work with autonomy and a high degree of confidentiality, sensitivity, discretion, empathy and tact.This is a great opportunity for some one that really wants to have an impact on people’s lives, to join a supportive and patient committed team.Main duties of the jobRole Requirements

• Undertakes task and duties delegated by the clinical and management teams
• Undertaking procedures such as blood pressure and new patient checks
• Home visits for bloods,ECGs
• Assisting in Minor Surgery
• Advise patients on healthcare, health promotion, and illness prevention
• Ordering supplies and equipment
• Demonstrates an understanding of General Practice
• To ensure fridge temperatures are monitored daily
• Phlebotomy

Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesWe are seeking an enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant to join our established team and be a part of a GP Surgery that really makes a difference.The role of HCA is an essential part of our GP Practice team who provide the full range of NHS Primary Medical Services. You will be working alongside our friendly and patient focused clinical and management teams, providing an essential support function and delivering the best care to all our patients. You must work with autonomy and a high degree of confidentiality, sensitivity, discretion, empathy and tact.This is a great opportunity for some one that really wants to have an impact on people’s lives, to join a supportive and patient committed team.Main duties of the jobRole Requirements

• Undertakes task and duties delegated by the clinical and management teams
• Undertaking procedures such as blood pressure and new patient checks
• Home visits for bloods,ECGs
• Assisting in Minor Surgery
• Advise patients on healthcare, health promotion, and illness prevention
• Ordering supplies and equipment
• Demonstrates an understanding of General Practice
• To ensure fridge temperatures are monitored daily
• Phlebotomy

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Requirements:
• Previous one year experience as a Healthcare Assistant in General Practice is essential.
• Qualified in Phlebotomy.
• Qualified to do ECG.
• Qualified to do injections like B12.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A compassionate and patient-focused attitude.

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Requirements:
• Previous one year experience as a Healthcare Assistant in General Practice is essential.
• Qualified in Phlebotomy.
• Qualified to do ECG.
• Qualified to do injections like B12.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A compassionate and patient-focused attitude.

Expected salary

Location

Stalybridge, Greater Manchester

Job date

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:07:50 GMT

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