Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen at our established and busy practice for an experienced Part Time (approx. 2 days per week) Health Care Assistant to join our team at Pilgrims Way Surgery. The role will provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients as well as provide nursing assistance to the doctors and other members of the primary healthcare team. Main duties of the job Phlebotomy is essential. The role can include other HCA patient tasks such as ECG, ABPM, wound care depending on training. HCA job is to deliver basic patient care recover, monitoring conditions of patients, screening and health prevention activities. A HCA works collaboratively with general practitioners to provide assessment, treatment, education, and care to all kinds of patients, ranging from infants to elderly people. Assessing and providing care to patients with uncomplicated wounds. Taking urine and blood samples Performing routine procedures like BP, Height and Weight, treating wounds, and applying or removing dressings is desirable. Providing advice or offering specialist information in areas like blood pressure, heart conditions, giving up smoking, weight control. Administering injections. Restocking and maintaining consulting and clinical areas. Taking accurate and comprehensible notes regarding patients consultations and treatments. Updating details about patients and their treatments in the clinical computer system. About us We are looking for an HCA to join our friendly practice on a permanent basis. You will work as part of Pilgrims Way surgery team- made up of two GP partners, One Salaried GP, One Paramedic and One Physician Associate, Two Practice Nurses, One Health Care Assistant and Administrational Staff. We are a medical training practice and you will also work alongside ST1s ST3s and medical students. Date posted 28 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A5072-25-0000 Job locations Pilgrims Way Dartford Kent DA1 1QY Job description Job responsibilities Phlebotomy is essential. The role can include other HCA patient tasks such as ECG, ABPM, wound care depending on training. HCA job is to deliver basic patient care recover, monitoring conditions of patients, screening and health prevention activities. A HCA works collaboratively with general practitioners to provide assessment, treatment, education, and care to all kinds of patients, ranging from infants to elderly people. Assessing and providing care to patients with uncomplicated wounds. Taking urine and blood samples Performing routine procedures like BP, Height and Weight, treating wounds, and applying or removing dressings is desirable. Providing advice or offering specialist information in areas like blood pressure, heart conditions, giving up smoking, weight control. Administering injections. Restocking and maintaining consulting and clinical areas. Taking accurate and comprehensible notes regarding patients consultations and treatments. Updating details about patients and their treatments in the clinical computer system. Job description Job responsibilities Phlebotomy is essential. The role can include other HCA patient tasks such as ECG, ABPM, wound care depending on training. HCA job is to deliver basic patient care recover, monitoring conditions of patients, screening and health prevention activities. A HCA works collaboratively with general practitioners to provide assessment, treatment, education, and care to all kinds of patients, ranging from infants to elderly people. Assessing and providing care to patients with uncomplicated wounds. Taking urine and blood samples Performing routine procedures like BP, Height and Weight, treating wounds, and applying or removing dressings is desirable. Providing advice or offering specialist information in areas like blood pressure, heart conditions, giving up smoking, weight control. Administering injections. Restocking and maintaining consulting and clinical areas. Taking accurate and comprehensible notes regarding patients consultations and treatments. Updating details about patients and their treatments in the clinical computer system. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Essential GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care Phlebotomy trained Desirable Desirable Experience in Immunisations, INR, ECGs and Wound Management Use of clinical IT systems Knowledge of Information Governance and Caldicott Principles Understanding of Clinical Governance Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information Excellent interpersonal skills and time management Person Specification Qualifications Essential Essential GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care Phlebotomy trained Desirable Desirable Experience in Immunisations, INR, ECGs and Wound Management Use of clinical IT systems Knowledge of Information Governance and Caldicott Principles Understanding of Clinical Governance Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information Excellent interpersonal skills and time management 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 Pilgrims Way Surgery Address Pilgrims Way Dartford Kent DA1 1QY Employer's website https://www.pilgrimswaysurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)