Health Care Assistant

As a Health Care Assistant (HCA) in Primary Care, you play a crucial role in supporting the healthcare team to deliver comprehensive and patient-centeredcare within a primary care setting.

This dynamic and rewarding position requires a compassionate individual with strong communication skills, empathy, and a genuine commitment to improving the health and well-being of patients.

The post holder will work under indirect supervision of the lead nurse and undertake duties delegated by the lead nurse or suitably qualified health care professional.

They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, in line with to the practice policies and procedures.

The suitable candidate will be responsible to the Lead Practice Nurse, Operations Manager and the GP Partners., The post holder key responsibilities will include:

• Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs


• Maintain and clean equipment used by the nurses and GPs according to the practice Infection Control Policy


• Chaperoning and, where appropriate, assisting patients who are being examined by a clinician


• Recording heights, weights, blood pressure and other measurements of patients as required


• Obtaining specimens e.g. urine, testing, as instructed and completing appropriate laboratory forms


• Process samples, ensuring the samples are labelled and forms are prepared for transporting to the appropriate laboratory


• Carry out ECGs


• Conduct patient registration medicals


• Assist with minor procedures and treatments under the supervision of registered healthcare professionals.


• Perform wound care and dressings


• Answer telephone in treatment rooms; take, record and transmit messages


• Undertake housekeeping duties, including general tidiness and cleanliness of treatment and GP rooms.


• Maintain accurate records on clinical systems, ensuring the senior nurse on duty is advised of any potential problems or errors within the range of assigned task
  
  Our purpose is to deliver the best possible care for all the people who visit our practices, either as patients, the public or as staff.


As one of the largest and busiest surgeries in Wellingborough, our visionis to move from where we are now to where we want to be, the journey from good to great.

We offer a range of services, and have experienced health care professionals, general practitioners, nurses, trainees and administrative staff. The staff are dedicated to ensuring that patients receive professional and compassionate care.

In undertaking this role you are expected at all times to behave in accordance with our practice values which demonstrate your commitment to the delivery of high quality services to patients. This will be in accordance with agreed objectives, quality standards, and resource constraints.