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Job Description
- Req#: A0833-25-0000?language=en&page=364&sort=publicationDateDesc
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- Experience of working in a GP practice
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- Experience of working in a GP practice
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
Job summary
We are a busy practice in South Lewisham looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly team.
The Healthcare Assistant will share responsibility for the treatment room and the performance of routine nursing related duties.
Previous experience of GP practice and EMIS would be an advantage. Must be able to work under pressure, be organised, have good communication skills and be part of a dynamic and supportive team.
Main duties of the job
Phlebotomy duties.
To take and, where appropriate, despatch laboratory specimens including blood,urine, swabs and other diagnostic tests as required by GPs.
Carrying out blood pressure checks.
To advise patients on health care, minor ailments, health promotion and illness prevention.
To support the nursing team in:- Antenatal clinics, Diabetic clinics, Flu clinics, Minor operations, Coil and Implant clinics
To undertake basic wound care and suture/clip removal, assisting the nurses.
To undertake NHS Health checks
To administer flu, pneumonia, and B12 injections having been adequately trained.
To assist in the management of the treatment room, stock control and ordering of drugs, leaflets and medical supplies.
To ensure that all medical equipment is regularly and adequately maintained and in date and ensure that all clinical rooms are adequately stocked with medical equipment etc.
To ensure that fridge temperatures are regularly monitored.
To maintain high standards of tidiness, hygiene and safety in the use of all equipment and areas of work, in line with the Practice Infection Control Policy
To attend course and study days as required or thought necessary to maintain high standards.
About us
The Vale Medical Centre is a primary care provider in Lewisham. We provide a high-quality medical care to a registered list of about 17,000 patients through our dedicated team of 13 clinical and 20 administrative staff.
We are passionate about staff health and wellbeing and working together as a team. If you share our passion for the NHS and want to join an enthusiastic, forward-thinking team committed to patient and staff welfare we would be delighted to hear from you.
Details
Date posted
01 May 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
A0833-25-0000
Job locations
195-197 Perry Vale
Forest Hill
London
SE23 2JF
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties
All duties normally considered to be within the competence of a Health Care Assistant having attained suitable training and adequate supervised practical experience, including:
NHS health checks
Blood pressure monitoring
Diabetic Health Checks Care processes
SMI Health Checks
Administer Flu vaccinations under PSD
B12, Shingles, Pneumococcal vaccination under PSD
Removal of sutures/clips
Simple & Complex dressing (under supervision of the practice nurse team
Phlebotomy
Carrying out Urinalysis and recording the results in line with practice protocol
Act as a chaperone for other clinicians if required
Undertake clinical activities identified by the clinical team in accordance with agreed written protocols
Report and escalate changes in patient condition
Recognises urgent signs of illness and escalate accordingly
Make clear and accurate entries into a patients records when appropriate
Provide health promotion materials to patients as and when required
Stocking consulting rooms
Prepare clinical areas, including equipment for specific clinical sessions (eg. minor operations/coil clinic) as and when requested
Record fridge temperatures and escalate any cold chain breech to the Lead Practice Nurse or Nurse Manager
Support the nursing team to maintain good infection control throughout the practice including participation of IPC audits
Ordering stock supplies
Attend practice meeting as requested
Maintain good working relationships with other clinicians and staff members.
Job responsibilities
Main Duties
All duties normally considered to be within the competence of a Health Care Assistant having attained suitable training and adequate supervised practical experience, including:
NHS health checks
Blood pressure monitoring
Diabetic Health Checks Care processes
SMI Health Checks
Administer Flu vaccinations under PSD
B12, Shingles, Pneumococcal vaccination under PSD
Removal of sutures/clips
Simple & Complex dressing (under supervision of the practice nurse team
Phlebotomy
Carrying out Urinalysis and recording the results in line with practice protocol
Act as a chaperone for other clinicians if required
Undertake clinical activities identified by the clinical team in accordance with agreed written protocols
Report and escalate changes in patient condition
Recognises urgent signs of illness and escalate accordingly
Make clear and accurate entries into a patients records when appropriate
Provide health promotion materials to patients as and when required
Stocking consulting rooms
Prepare clinical areas, including equipment for specific clinical sessions (eg. minor operations/coil clinic) as and when requested
Record fridge temperatures and escalate any cold chain breech to the Lead Practice Nurse or Nurse Manager
Support the nursing team to maintain good infection control throughout the practice including participation of IPC audits
Ordering stock supplies
Attend practice meeting as requested
Maintain good working relationships with other clinicians and staff members.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
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
The Vale Medical Centre
Address
195-197 Perry Vale
Forest Hill
London
SE23 2JF
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
The Vale Medical Centre
Address
195-197 Perry Vale
Forest Hill
London
SE23 2JF
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.