Job summary Job Purpose To provide a wide range of clinical and administrative support to the nursing team. The Health Care Assistant will work under the direction and supervision of the Practice Nurses and/or GPs to provide care for the Practice Population both in the surgery setting and in patients own homes and care/nursing home settings. Main duties of the job Clinical Support: Will undertake the following: Venepuncture; Patients health checks; BP recordings; Urinalysis; Peak flow measurements; Height and weight measurements; Ear Syringing; ECG recordings; Obtaining blood sugar readings; Collection of specimens as required; Assisting GPs and Practice Nurses with clinical procedures; Chaperoning; Assisting with minor surgery as requested by GPs or Practice Nurses; Care of minor wounds and application of basic dressings; Removal of sutures/clips; Vaccinations under a PSD; Diabetic Healthcare checks within the surgery, patients own homes and Care home/nursing homes Administrative support: Undertake basic administrative activities including: Answering the telephone, receiving and transmitting messages; Form filing; Arrange patients appointments as necessary; Liaise with other health care professionals; Electronic patient record keeping; Stocking of rooms as necessary; Ordering of treatment room equipment and consumables as necessary About us Our Vision Westgate Practice will deliver the very best health care to our patients, now and in the future. Our Mission Westgate Practice mission is to be an outstanding general practice by delivering high quality care to all our patients, in a timely way and in an environment that meets the individual needs of our patients and staff. Our Values The Values What this means Caring & Compassionate To be caring and compassionate, upholding the dignity and maintaining the confidentiality of each patient receiving care. Responsive Provide a responsive service that patients can access when they need us. Proficient To promote teaching and training, supporting our staff to develop their skills and cherishing our role in training GPs of the future. Continual Improvement To share our vision, to learn from feedback, embrace change and be the best we can be. Professional To be professional and accountable for our actions. To be open and responsible. Fairness & Equality To be fair and equitable with our patients, stakeholders and staff. Value & Respect To value & respect our patients, colleagues and stakeholders. Date posted 07 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £22,468 to £25,855 a year Dependent on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A3128-25-0001 Job locations Greenhill Health Centre Church Street Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 6JL Job description Job responsibilities Job Description Health Care Assistant Reports to: Lead Nurse Manager/GP Job Profile: HCA NVQ Level 3 Objective: To provide a wide range of clinical and administrative support to the nursing team. The Health Care Assistant will work under the direction and supervision of the Practice Nurses and/or GPs to provide care for the Practice Population both in the surgery setting and in patients own homes and care/nursing home settings. Job description Job responsibilities Job Description Health Care Assistant Reports to: Lead Nurse Manager/GP Job Profile: HCA NVQ Level 3 Objective: To provide a wide range of clinical and administrative support to the nursing team. The Health Care Assistant will work under the direction and supervision of the Practice Nurses and/or GPs to provide care for the Practice Population both in the surgery setting and in patients own homes and care/nursing home settings. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualifications HCA NVQ Level 3 GCSE (or equivalent) Grade C or above in English and Maths Previous employment as a HCA in General Practice Skills Ear syringing; ECG recording; Phlebotomy; Vaccination; Wound care; Computer literate Desirable Experience of working with a GP clinical system (EMIS) Personal Qualities Essential Evidence of team working Evidence of working on own initiative Flexible approach to work Car owner/driver Experience Essential Experience of working within a Practice Nursing team Desirable Experience of working in primary care Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualifications HCA NVQ Level 3 GCSE (or equivalent) Grade C or above in English and Maths Previous employment as a HCA in General Practice Skills Ear syringing; ECG recording; Phlebotomy; Vaccination; Wound care; Computer literate Desirable Experience of working with a GP clinical system (EMIS) Personal Qualities Essential Evidence of team working Evidence of working on own initiative Flexible approach to work Car owner/driver Experience Essential Experience of working within a Practice Nursing team Desirable Experience of working in primary care 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 The Westgate Practice Address Greenhill Health Centre Church Street Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 6JL Employer's website https://www.westgatepractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)