About the Role
The Limes Medical Centre is looking for a healthcare assistant (HCA) to join the practice in this vital patient-facing role with both clinical and administrative responsibilities. The role is offered on a full-time or part-time basis with flexible hours and will see you travelling between our 4 sites, Epping, North Weald, Theydon Bois and Waltham Abbey.
As an HCA within our practice, you’ll support the nursing team in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. Your role will include:
- Carry out basic clinical observations (e.g. BP, pulse, height/weight, temperature)
- Perform NHS health checks and promote healthy lifestyle advice
- Undertake wound care and dressings under direction of nursing staff
- Administer B12 and other intramuscular injections/vaccines as per protocol and training
- Assist with chronic disease monitoring (e.g. blood pressure checks, urine testing)
- Perform ECGs
- Support the vaccination programme (e.g. flu clinics), depending on experience
- Record patient information accurately on the clinical system (SystmOne)
- Maintain clinical stock levels across sites
- Communicate with patients via telephone or in person, in a professional manner
- Liaise with the wider practice team to ensure coordinated patient care
- Record notes and navigate patient records experience with System One
The role will offer you the opportunity to build on your experience, skills and competence, requiring you to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
About the Candidate
The healthcare assistant role within general practice can be very different to the role within other settings and as such we are only looking for applications from those with previous primary care experience.All applicants should have the following skills and qualifications:
- A full UK driving licence is essential
- Care Certificate or equivalent health care qualification
- Evidence of recent and relevant continuing professional development (CPD)
- Any additional training undertaken in long term condition management, wound care, immunisations etc
- Experience working as a healthcare assistant in a clinical setting
- Experience undertaking basic clinical procedures (e.g. observations, wound care, NHS health checks)
- Experience maintaining accurate clinical records
About Us
We are a friendly and forward-thinking general practice working across four sites. Our nursing team is large, supportive and made up of experienced professionals who work closely together to deliver excellent care to our patients.Teamwork is at the heart of what we do. We support each other, share knowledge and actively encourage learning and development. We believe in helping our staff grow, and well work with you to support your career goals.
We are an IT-literate practice, using System One and Microsoft windows, with a strong administrative and clinical support structure. The working environment is inclusive, caring and flexible, with a genuine focus on staff wellbeing.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.