Job summary We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Health Care Assistant (HCA) to join our practice team.
As an HCA, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinicians and ensuring the smooth delivery of patient care.
This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about healthcare and keen to develop their skills in a supportive environment.We are looking for 30 hours per week ideally but this is negotiable.We would require the successful applicant to be available to work on a Wed & Fri. Main duties of the job Working under direct supervision of the Lead nurse and GPs and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of clinical care.Duties are varied including phlebotomy, health checks, ECGs, Injections (B12/Flus etc) Blood Pressure check (including 24/48/72hrs monitoring), LTC support.
About us West Leeds Family Practice is a forward thinking professional organisation, we have an opportunity for the right candidate to join our outstanding GP Practice.
We are a high achieving QOF Practice.We have 20,000 patients and a large team of GP's Nurses HCA and administration.We are a Training Practice for both GP Registrars and Leeds University Medical Students.We have the following in house services for our patients:1.
Family planning service providers for both Implants and Coil devices2.
Minor surgery including joint injections3.
Paramedic home visiting team support4.
Pharmacy Team including PCN Pharmacist support5.
Social Prescribers and Occupational Therapists6.
Physio First service7.
Ultrasound scanning8.
Community Matron support and Frailty Nurse support Job description Job responsibilities The successful candidate will work alongside the rest of the nursing team and under the supervision of the practice nurses to provide treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education to our diverse patient group.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified in Phlebotomy Ability to provide quality care Skills in Phlebotomy, ECGs, Patient Health Checks, Blood Pressures Good interpersonal and communication skills Good organisational skills Good team working skills Effective time management skills Ability to work independently following verbal or written instructions Adaptable to change Computer literate Desirable Experience in a GP Practice