• Job Description

  Req#: A2563-25-0001?language=en&page=141&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Marton Medical Practice is a friendly and busy General Practice based within Whitegate Health Centre in Blackpool.

  We are looking to recruit a Health Care Assistant who is well organised with excellent communication and care skills

  You will be working as a member of our Nursing team to deliver a professional and comprehensive service for our patients with full support from our clinical team. Our GPs are all very approachable, providing an excellent environment for personal development.

  Salary is dependent on experience.

  Interviews will be held from 4pm on Tuesday 10th June.

  For further information and informal visits to our Practice please contact: Marie Chambers, Practice Manager: marie.chambers@nhs.net 01253 204693

  Main duties of the job

  Main duties of the role include supporting the practice nursing and clinical teams in the delivery of clinical and administrative services, working as part of the practice multi-disciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population.

  The Healthcare Assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion, clinical administration and patient education.

  About us

  Marton Medical Practice is a friendly and busy General Practice based within Whitegate Health Centre in Blackpool.

  We currently have 9500 patients; our team of doctors is made up of 3 Gp Partners with 3 Advanced Nurse Practitioners. We have a Medicines Management team and 3 Practice nurses and 2 Health Care Assistants. A full complement of experienced staff forms our administrative team. We regularly take FY2 doctors and medical students on teaching placement with our Practice.

  Details

  Date posted

  22 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  £12.63 to £14.16 an hour depending on experience

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  A2563-25-0001

  Job locations

  Whitegate Health Centre

  Whitegate Drive

  Blackpool

  Lancashire

  FY3 9ES

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The following are the core responsibilities of the Healthcare Assistant. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

  a.Undertake new patient health checks

  b.Support the Practice Nurse with health promotion programmes

  c.Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately

  d.Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly

  e.Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required

  f.Support the Practice Nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics

  g.Carry out BMI checks as directed

  h.Act as a chaperone as required

  i.When trained, undertake venepuncture

  j.When trained, administer flu vaccinations

  k.When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the Practice Nurse

  l.Carry out ECGs as requested

  m.Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation

  n.Provide support during minor operations as required

  o.Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session

  p.Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance

  q.Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policy

  r.Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The following are the core responsibilities of the Healthcare Assistant. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

  a.Undertake new patient health checks

  b.Support the Practice Nurse with health promotion programmes

  c.Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately

  d.Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly

  e.Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required

  f.Support the Practice Nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics

  g.Carry out BMI checks as directed

  h.Act as a chaperone as required

  i.When trained, undertake venepuncture

  j.When trained, administer flu vaccinations

  k.When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the Practice Nurse

  l.Carry out ECGs as requested

  m.Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation

  n.Provide support during minor operations as required

  o.Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session

  p.Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance

  q.Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policy

  r.Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
  • Strong IT skills
  • Clear, polite telephone manner
  • Effective time management (planning and organising)
  • Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure

  Desirable

  • Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
  • Clinical IT system user skills

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
  • Experience of working with the general public
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting
  • ECGs
  • Venepuncture
  • New patient medicals, including height, weight, BP, pulse
  • Chaperone procedure
  • Ability to record accurate clinical notes

  Desirable

  • Previous completion of the HCA Care Certificate - as detailed within GP Mythbuster No 57 - HCAs in General Practice
  • Phlebotomy certification
  • Vaccination certification
  • Experience of working in a primary care environment
  • Wound care/removal of sutures and staples

  Personal Qualities

  Essential

  • Polite and confident
  • Flexible and cooperative
  • Motivated
  • Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
  • High levels of integrity and loyalty
  • Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
  • Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
  • Able to communicate effectively and understand the needs of the patient
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development
  • Effectively utilise resources
  • Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
  • Strong IT skills
  • Clear, polite telephone manner
  • Effective time management (planning and organising)
  • Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure

  Desirable

  • Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
  • Clinical IT system user skills

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
  • Experience of working with the general public
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting
  • ECGs
  • Venepuncture
  • New patient medicals, including height, weight, BP, pulse
  • Chaperone procedure
  • Ability to record accurate clinical notes

  Desirable

  • Previous completion of the HCA Care Certificate - as detailed within GP Mythbuster No 57 - HCAs in General Practice
  • Phlebotomy certification
  • Vaccination certification
  • Experience of working in a primary care environment
  • Wound care/removal of sutures and staples

  Personal Qualities

  Essential

  • Polite and confident
  • Flexible and cooperative
  • Motivated
  • Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
  • High levels of integrity and loyalty
  • Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
  • Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
  • Able to communicate effectively and understand the needs of the patient
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development
  • Effectively utilise resources
  • Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

  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

  Marton Medical Practice

  Address

  Whitegate Health Centre

  Whitegate Drive

  Blackpool

  Lancashire

  FY3 9ES

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.martonmedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Marton Medical Practice

  Address

  Whitegate Health Centre

  Whitegate Drive

  Blackpool

  Lancashire

  FY3 9ES

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.martonmedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

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