Job summary We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in providing high-quality care to patients, ensuring their comfort and well-being while assisting healthcare professionals in delivering effective treatment. This position requires a proactive individual who is committed to enhancing the patient experience and supporting the overall operations of our healthcare facility. Main duties of the job Phlebotomy duties. Setting up the ECG machine to take ECGs and making sure that they have been analysed by a GP. Carrying out blood pressure checks To advise patients on health care, minor ailments, health promotion and illness prevention. To support the nursing team To undertake basic wound care and suture/clip removal, assisting the nurses. To undertake NHS Health checks To administer flu, pneumonia, and B12 injections having been adequately trained. To ensure that fridge temperatures are regularly monitored. To maintain high standards of tidiness, hygiene and safety in the use of all equipment and areas of work, in line with the Practice Health and Safety policy, Infection Control Policy as well as all other Practice policies and procedures. To undertake any additional duties as may from time to time be deemed necessary, including working across sites. To attend course and study days as required or thought necessary to maintain high standards and to record these as part of continuing professional development. (These may be in the evenings and weekends). About us We operate out of two sites in Sheldon and Tile Cross areas of Birmingham, where we provide primary care for over 11,000 patients. Date posted 06 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £13 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number A5704-25-0000 Job locations Doctors Surgery 90 Church Road Sheldon Birmingham B26 3TP Job description Job responsibilities The role of HCA is an essential part of our GP Practice team who provide the full range of NHS Primary Care 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. Job description Job responsibilities The role of HCA is an essential part of our GP Practice team who provide the full range of NHS Primary Care 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. Person Specification Experience Desirable Previous experience of working as a healthcare assistant Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 2 and 3 Desirable NVQ Level 2 and 3 Person Specification Experience Desirable Previous experience of working as a healthcare assistant Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 2 and 3 Desirable NVQ Level 2 and 3 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 Church Road Surgery Address Doctors Surgery 90 Church Road Sheldon Birmingham B26 3TP Employer's website https://www.birmingham-doctors.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)