Job summary Are you a Health Care Assistant with a Level 2/3 NVQ Qualification in Health/Social Care. Working under the direct supervision of the practice nurse/GPs and strictly in accordance with practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care to include treatment, preventative care, screening and patient education. You must support all your colleagues whilst always maintaining professionalism and discretion and be able to work independently and as part of a team. Good communication skills and attention to detail are essential. Main duties of the job You will need to be a good communicator with excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, especially under pressure. You will work alongside the clinicians in the provision of patient care. You will undertake and record measurements of height and weight, urinalysis, blood pressure, recording of ECGs, venepuncture, Flu and Pneumonia vaccinations, B12 injections (all under Patient Specific Directions and only if already competent to do these injections post HCA training). You will have excellent organisational skills and time management is a critical requirement. You will also have a caring, empathetic character, which we view as being essential. It is very important to have a 'can do' attitude to support your colleagues About us Isca Medical Centre is a well-established, progressive and friendly practice located in Caerleon with a branch surgery in Ponthir and has approximately 9500 patients. The main practice is situated within the suburban Roman village of Caerleon with nearby access to the M4 and many local amenities. We are a busy, forward thinking Practice who is committed to the continued development of our staff. We provide high quality, accessible and resilient NHS services for our patients within a village community setting. Very pleasant work settings within a renovated listed building in Caerleon and modern purpose built premises in nearby Ponthir, both with on site staff parking. Our practice has an excellent reputation with patients, staff and consultant colleagues in the local area. Date posted 14 April 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A0168-25-0000 Job locations High Street Caerleon Newport Gwent NP18 1AZ Job description Job responsibilities You will need to be a good communicator with excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, especially under pressure. You will work alongside the clinicians in the provision of patient care. You will undertake and record measurements of height and weight, urinalysis, blood pressure, recording of ECGs, venepuncture, Flu and Pneumonia vaccinations, B12 injections (all under Patient Specific Directions and only if already competent to do these injections post HCA training). You will have excellent organisational skills and time management is a critical requirement. You will also have a caring, empathetic character, which we view as being essential. It is very important to have a 'can do' attitude to support your colleagues Job description Job responsibilities You will need to be a good communicator with excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, especially under pressure. You will work alongside the clinicians in the provision of patient care. You will undertake and record measurements of height and weight, urinalysis, blood pressure, recording of ECGs, venepuncture, Flu and Pneumonia vaccinations, B12 injections (all under Patient Specific Directions and only if already competent to do these injections post HCA training). You will have excellent organisational skills and time management is a critical requirement. You will also have a caring, empathetic character, which we view as being essential. It is very important to have a 'can do' attitude to support your colleagues Person Specification Qualifications Essential Healthcare Assistant with a Level 2/3 NVQ Qualification in Health/Social Care Competent in vaccine administration in line with NVQ and NHS standards Experience Essential Experience of working in a busy clinical environment Experience of working with a clinical IT system Experience working in the NHS Good communication skills Desirable Although desirable, full training can be provided. Experience of working in a GP Practice Experience of using Emis Web Person Specification Qualifications Essential Healthcare Assistant with a Level 2/3 NVQ Qualification in Health/Social Care Competent in vaccine administration in line with NVQ and NHS standards Experience Essential Experience of working in a busy clinical environment Experience of working with a clinical IT system Experience working in the NHS Good communication skills Desirable Although desirable, full training can be provided. Experience of working in a GP Practice Experience of using Emis Web Employer details Employer name Isca Medical Centre Address High Street Caerleon Newport Gwent NP18 1AZ Employer's website https://www.iscamedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)