Job description

Job responsibilities

Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

Ratby Medical Centre 6,500-patient GP practice

About the role

Ratby Medical Centre is a friendly, forward-thinking GP practice caring for approximately 6,500 patients in the local community.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and reliable Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our practice team and provide high-quality care to our patients.

The successful candidate will work closely with our GPs, Practice Nurses and wider clinical team, supporting the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care.

Main responsibilities

The role will include, but is not limited to:

• Undertaking routine clinical observations, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturations and BMI.
• Carrying out phlebotomy/blood tests where appropriately trained.
• Performing ECGs.
• Completing NHS health checks and other preventative health assessments.
• Supporting chronic disease monitoring and reviews.
• Undertaking urinalysis and other routine investigations.
• Assisting with wound care and other clinical procedures within your competency.
• INR monitoring
• Vaccinations if trained
• Recording accurate clinical information and maintaining high-quality patient records.
• Supporting the practice with clinical administrative tasks where required.
• Working collaboratively with the wider practice team to provide excellent patient care.
• Maintaining high standards of infection prevention and control, confidentiality and patient safety.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working as a Healthcare Assistant within a GP practice
• Is confident undertaking clinical observations and routine clinical procedures.
• Has phlebotomy experience
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is compassionate, approachable and able to put patients at ease.
• Works well both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Has excellent attention to detail and understands the importance of accurate record keeping.
• Is organised, reliable and able to manage a varied workload.
• Is committed to maintaining professional standards and patient confidentiality.
• Is willing to learn and develop their skills within the role.

What we can offer

At Ratby Medical Centre, we value our staff and recognise the important role they play in providing excellent patient care.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Join a supportive and friendly practice team.
• Work within a well-established GP practice serving approximately 6,500 patients.
• Develop and expand your clinical skills.
• Access appropriate training and professional development opportunities.
• Work closely with experienced clinicians and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Be part of a practice that is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

How to apply

If you are enthusiastic, caring and committed to providing excellent patient care, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via indeed or email the Practice Manager Sarah Smith at [email protected]

We will close the advert sooner if we find a suitable candidate.

Ratby Medical Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of patients and staff. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate pre-employment checks.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Main responsibilities
• The role will include, but is not limited to
• Undertaking routine clinical observations, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturations and BMI.
• Carrying out phlebotomy/blood tests where appropriately trained.
• Performing ECGs.
• Completing NHS health checks and other preventative health assessments.
• Supporting chronic disease monitoring and reviews.
• Undertaking urinalysis and other routine investigations.
• Assisting with wound care and other clinical procedures within your competency.
• INR monitoring
• Vaccinations if trained
• Recording accurate clinical information and maintaining high-quality patient records.
• Supporting the practice with clinical administrative tasks where required.
• Working collaboratively with the wider practice team to provide excellent patient care.
• Maintaining high standards of infection prevention and control, confidentiality and patient safety.

Desirable

• Main responsibilities
• The role will include, but is not limited to
• Undertaking routine clinical observations, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturations and BMI.
• Carrying out phlebotomy/blood tests where appropriately trained.
• Performing ECGs.
• Completing NHS health checks and other preventative health assessments.
• Supporting chronic disease monitoring and reviews.
• Undertaking urinalysis and other routine investigations.
• Assisting with wound care and other clinical procedures within your competency.
• INR monitoring
• Vaccinations if trained
• Recording accurate clinical information and maintaining high-quality patient records.
• Supporting the practice with clinical administrative tasks where required.
• Working collaboratively with the wider practice team to provide excellent patient care.
• Maintaining high standards of infection prevention and control, confidentiality and patient safety.

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

Ratby Surgery

Address

Ratby Medical Centre

1a Desford Lane

Ratby

Leicester

LE6 0LE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ratbysurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

About Us

Ratby Medical Centre is a well-established, family-orientated GP practice caring for approximately 6,500 patients in the village of Ratby, on the outskirts of Leicester. We are proud of our friendly, supportive culture and are committed to providing high-quality, personalised care to our local community.

As our patient population continues to grow, we're investing in our clinical team to ensure we continue delivering excellent care while maintaining a positive working environment for our staff.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experience working as a Practice Nurse within general practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to delivering safe, high-quality patient care.
• Experience managing long-term conditions.
• Cervical smear qualification.
• Immunisation and vaccination training.
• Experience using SystmOne.
• General Practice experience.

If you're an experienced Practice Nurse wanting to continue your career within General Practice, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Essential
• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experience working as a Practice Nurse within general practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to delivering safe, high-quality patient care.
• Experience managing long-term conditions.
• Cervical smear qualification.
• Immunisation and vaccination training.
• Experience using SystmOne.
• General Practice experience.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Ratby Surgery

Address

1a Desford Lane

Ratby

Leicester

Leicestershire

LE6 0LE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ratbysurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)