Job summary Are you looking for a rewarding role within healthcare? Health Care Assistants are a crucial part of General Practice. The role allows you to make a positive impact on patients health. Previous experience of working in a GP practice is essential for this role. The post is part time hours, 2 days per week, 8 hours per day (days/hours to be confirmed) The successful candidate will need to be able to work autonomously as well as being part of the wider nursing team. As most of your day is spent on a one to one basis with patients excellent communication skills are needed. The role requires the need to be open minded, tactful, keep sensitive information confidential, work within your remit, have excellent communication skills, a genuine desire to work with patients and improve their health outcomes, be reliable and have a caring and approachable nature. Main duties of the job Venepuncture B12 injections Flu vaccinations/Covid vaccinations Zoladex injection Chronic disease monitoring BP checks Annual reviews - Asthma, Cholesterol, CKD, COPD, Dementia, Diabetes, HF, Hypertension, Mental health, Weight management NHS health checks New patient checks About us Excel Primary Care is a large GP Practice with 4 Partners, covering 18000 patients, based over 3 sites in the area of Skelmersdale, West Lancashire. We strive to provide high quality care for our patients and have a good working environment for our staff. We are currently rated as good by CQC, a rating we have consistently achieved for a number of years. Date posted 12 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Dependent on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A3066-25-0000-Feb25 Job locations BIRLEYWOOD HEALTH CENTRE DIGMOOR SKELMERSDALE LANCASHIRE WN8 9BW Matthew Ryder Clinic 20 Dingle Road Upholland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0EN Sandy Lane Health Centre Sandy Lane Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 8LA Job description Job responsibilities The role involves working closely with our clinicians and administrative teams. There is a considerable amount of patient facing activity with daily clinics which can consist of bloods, annual reviews, B12 injections, new patient checks etc. The role is key in assisting with the provision of treatment, health promotion and patient education. Previous experience of working in a GP practice is essential for this role. The post is part time hours, 2 days per week, 8 hours per day (days/hours to be confirmed) Job description Job responsibilities The role involves working closely with our clinicians and administrative teams. There is a considerable amount of patient facing activity with daily clinics which can consist of bloods, annual reviews, B12 injections, new patient checks etc. The role is key in assisting with the provision of treatment, health promotion and patient education. Previous experience of working in a GP practice is essential for this role. The post is part time hours, 2 days per week, 8 hours per day (days/hours to be confirmed) Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working within a primary care setting Experience of using EMIS WEB and Docman Experience in Phlebotomy Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent Phlebotomy/venepuncture Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working within a primary care setting Experience of using EMIS WEB and Docman Experience in Phlebotomy Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent Phlebotomy/venepuncture 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 Excel Primary Care Address BIRLEYWOOD HEALTH CENTRE DIGMOOR SKELMERSDALE LANCASHIRE WN8 9BW Employer's website https://www.excelprimarycare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)