Job summary We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Healthcare Assistant to join our team, to cover 16.5 hours over three set days Monday /Tuesday & Friday. The successful candidate would be joining an excellent administration and clinical team, who remain adjustable and sympathetic to the changes in general practice and the NHS. Previous experience of working as a HCA in a GP setting would be advantageous. Previous applicants need not apply. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted. Interviews to be held on Wednesday 12th February 2025 Main duties of the job The working hours are: Monday 08:30-14:00-No break Tuesday 08:30-14:00-No break Friday 08:30-14:00-No break You must be able to demonstrate that you are an excellent team player and will assist the Clinical team in the provision and delivery of safe patient care. Experience of the following is an advantage: Blood pressure Phlebotomy Dressings New Patient Health Checks and NHS Health Checks Targeted chronic disease management Long term condition reviews B12, Shingles, Pneumonia and Flu vaccinations Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well being to enhance Practice QOF achievement Chaperoning duties Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GP/Nurses Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions About us We offer the opportunity to work in a large and busy practice in St Johns Worcester. Our ethos is to treat patients as we would expect our family members to be treated. We are proud of our caring and supportive team approach and it is importance the successful applicant fits well within our team. We pride ourselves on being a modern, forward thinking general practice whilst retaining traditional values. Date posted 21 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number A2306-25-0002 Job locations 299 Bromyard Road Worcester WR2 5FB Job description Job responsibilities Working in accordance with specific Practice guidelines and protocols, the HCA will assist the Practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care. Duties and Responsibilities: New patient health checks Phlebotomy Chaperoning duties 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 Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well being Administering of flu vaccines, pneumonia vaccines and B12 injections Confidentiality: In performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential Quality: The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patient needs Effectively manage own time, workload and resources Job description Job responsibilities Working in accordance with specific Practice guidelines and protocols, the HCA will assist the Practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care. Duties and Responsibilities: New patient health checks Phlebotomy Chaperoning duties 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 Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well being Administering of flu vaccines, pneumonia vaccines and B12 injections Confidentiality: In performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential Quality: The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patient needs Effectively manage own time, workload and resources Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent experience) Experience Experience of working within a nursing team Previous experience of blood taking (preferably in a GP setting) Desirable NVQ Level 3 in care Qualified in Phlebotomy Experience Experience of working in a GP practice 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. Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent experience) Experience Experience of working within a nursing team Previous experience of blood taking (preferably in a GP setting) Desirable NVQ Level 3 in care Qualified in Phlebotomy Experience Experience of working in a GP practice 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. 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 St Johns House Medical Centre Address 299 Bromyard Road Worcester WR2 5FB Employer's website https://stjohnshousesurgery.com/ (Opens in a new tab)