Job summary Grove House surgery are looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join their team. We are based in the Rose Green area of Bognor Regis, with over 11,500 patients. A large proportion of our patients suffer with chronic conditions and require continued monitoring and care to enable them to have the best quality life. Main duties of the job We are ideally looking for a candidate with experience of working as a healthcare assistant. As a training practice, we are willing to support less experienced candidates through relevant training to expand their skills and knowledge. The role will encompass various clinical duties, including running phlebotomy clinics. About us The surgery team is headed up by four GP partners a practice and business manager. The nursing team is lead by our Nurse lead, and consists of three registered nurses, one associate practitioner, a GP Assistant and one trainee nurse associate. We are a busy surgery with a good work ethic designed to deliver the best possible care to our patients. Date posted 09 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £12.21 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number A1962-25-0000 Job locations 80 Pryors Lane Bognor Regis West Sussex PO21 4JB The Parade Bognor Regis West Sussex PO21 4TL Job description Job responsibilities AIMS OF THE POST: The Health Care Assistant role will be responsible for ensuring that the practices philosophy and values are reflected in the way in which the duties of the post are fulfilled. The overall responsibility will be to undertake all Health Care Assistant duties in a competent and professional manner. The maintenance of the highest levels of patient confidentiality is absolutely essential. Liaise with Nurse lead providing mutual feedback as appropriate. Health Care Assistant Tasks Phlebotomy BPs ECGs ABPMs NHS Health Checks Dementia Reviews Infection control Stock checks Fridge Monitoring Training and continual updating to New and less experienced staff Clinical Bins and Areas cleaned and stocked Job description Job responsibilities AIMS OF THE POST: The Health Care Assistant role will be responsible for ensuring that the practices philosophy and values are reflected in the way in which the duties of the post are fulfilled. The overall responsibility will be to undertake all Health Care Assistant duties in a competent and professional manner. The maintenance of the highest levels of patient confidentiality is absolutely essential. Liaise with Nurse lead providing mutual feedback as appropriate. Health Care Assistant Tasks Phlebotomy BPs ECGs ABPMs NHS Health Checks Dementia Reviews Infection control Stock checks Fridge Monitoring Training and continual updating to New and less experienced staff Clinical Bins and Areas cleaned and stocked Person Specification Experience Essential Experience working as a healthcare assistant Experience of phlebotomy Experience of undertaking clinical observations Desirable Experience of working in Primary Care setting Knowledge and skills Essential General HCA skills - e.g. phlebotomy, BP, urinalysis, ECGs Desirable Knowledge of SystmOne Knowledge of health promotion strategies Awareness of local and national health policy Knowledge of clinical governance issues in Primary Care Qualifications Essential Full UK driving licence and access to own transport Desirable Healthcare Assistant related NVQ Qualities and Attributes Essential Good communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to work well in a team Willingness to undertake training and development Able to work under pressure Person Specification Experience Essential Experience working as a healthcare assistant Experience of phlebotomy Experience of undertaking clinical observations Desirable Experience of working in Primary Care setting Knowledge and skills Essential General HCA skills - e.g. phlebotomy, BP, urinalysis, ECGs Desirable Knowledge of SystmOne Knowledge of health promotion strategies Awareness of local and national health policy Knowledge of clinical governance issues in Primary Care Qualifications Essential Full UK driving licence and access to own transport Desirable Healthcare Assistant related NVQ Qualities and Attributes Essential Good communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to work well in a team Willingness to undertake training and development Able to work under pressure 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 Grove House Surgery Address 80 Pryors Lane Bognor Regis West Sussex PO21 4JB Employer's website https://grovehouse-surgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)