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Job Description
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- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good IT skills
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience with SystmOne
- Care Certificate
- Trained in phlebotomy, ECGs, wound care and vaccinations
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good IT skills
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience with SystmOne
- Care Certificate
- Trained in phlebotomy, ECGs, wound care and vaccinations
Job summary
We are a large, well established GP training practice with a reputation for excellence in primary care and we are looking for an experienced Healthcare Assistant to join our stable, friendly and supportive nursing team (1 ANP, 2 nurses and 2 HCAs)
We are offering:
- A full time position with a competitive salary
- Real opportunities for professional development and career progression (we host nursing students and our current HCA has just qualified as a Nursing Associate creating this vacancy).
- A warm inclusive culture where your contributions are truly valued.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for:
- Ideally previous experience as a HCA in a GP or hospital setting
- A compassionate, proactive approach to patient care
- A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
Main duties of the job
Clinical
Basic health checks (height, weight, BP, phlebotomy)
ECGs
Urinalysis
Peak Flow Rates
Diabetic foot checks
NHS health checks
Vaccinations (under PSD)
INR monitoring
Simple wound care
Non clinical
Ensuring all medical equipment is regularly checked and that clinical rooms are well stocked and medical waste is disposed of correctly
General stock taking and ordering
About us
We are a very friendly, forward thinking supportive training practice with more than 15,400 patients. We have 7 GP partners, 4 salaried GPs, a nursing team of 6 and non clinical team of 15.
If you are ready to make a difference and grow your career in a practice that feels like home we would love to hear from you!
Details
Date posted
11 July 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A4586-25-HCA
Job locations
78 Mattock Lane
Ealing
London
W13 9NZ
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
The HCA is responsible in the first instance to the practice nurses and thereafter to the lead practice nurse and then the partners.
The purpose of the job is to support the nurse and GP teams by undertaking patient care tasks, clinical support tasks, infection control tasks, restocking and stock rotation.
The HCA will perform tasks prescribed and delegated by the clinical team, working to agreed protocols and agreed competencies.
Duties and responsibilities
NHS health checks
Phlebotomy
Urinalysis
BP monitoring
ECG
Lifestyle advice
Simple wounds
Injections under PSDs
Maintaining a safe clinical environment
The HCA will be aware of and comply with the practice's Health and Safety policy. This will include
Minimising risk to self and others in the workplace
Identifying and reporting hazards/risks and contributing to control measures
Adhering to all relevant policies including infection control and maintaining the cold chain
Contributing to keeping the working area and patient areas tidy and free from hazards.
Using protective equipment and clothing provided and in accordance with the practice's policy.
Handling specimens and clinical waste/sharps in accordance with practice policy
Applying correcting spill control and decontamination policies
Ensuring sufficient supplies of all cleaning and infection control materials
Specific
Record fridge temperatures, clean fridges, promptly report temperature variations from standard
Prepare clinical areas in between patients in accordance with infection control procedures including cleaning surfaces and equipment
Dispose of all clinical waste/sharps in accordance with practice's infection control protocol
Clean/maintain all equipment in accordance with infection control and equipment maintenance policies
Take action to manage spills or decontaminate affected areas
Supplies management
Check stock in all clinical rooms
Order replacement stock and restock clinical rooms
Maintain accurate stock records including providing order confirmations for invoice checking
Order most economic supplies available
Equipment maintenance and calibration
Contribute to care and maintenance of equipment
Organise repair and regular maintenance and calibration of equipment including equipment maintenance, checking and calibration log
Job responsibilities
The HCA is responsible in the first instance to the practice nurses and thereafter to the lead practice nurse and then the partners.
The purpose of the job is to support the nurse and GP teams by undertaking patient care tasks, clinical support tasks, infection control tasks, restocking and stock rotation.
The HCA will perform tasks prescribed and delegated by the clinical team, working to agreed protocols and agreed competencies.
Duties and responsibilities
NHS health checks
Phlebotomy
Urinalysis
BP monitoring
ECG
Lifestyle advice
Simple wounds
Injections under PSDs
Maintaining a safe clinical environment
The HCA will be aware of and comply with the practice's Health and Safety policy. This will include
Minimising risk to self and others in the workplace
Identifying and reporting hazards/risks and contributing to control measures
Adhering to all relevant policies including infection control and maintaining the cold chain
Contributing to keeping the working area and patient areas tidy and free from hazards.
Using protective equipment and clothing provided and in accordance with the practice's policy.
Handling specimens and clinical waste/sharps in accordance with practice policy
Applying correcting spill control and decontamination policies
Ensuring sufficient supplies of all cleaning and infection control materials
Specific
Record fridge temperatures, clean fridges, promptly report temperature variations from standard
Prepare clinical areas in between patients in accordance with infection control procedures including cleaning surfaces and equipment
Dispose of all clinical waste/sharps in accordance with practice's infection control protocol
Clean/maintain all equipment in accordance with infection control and equipment maintenance policies
Take action to manage spills or decontaminate affected areas
Supplies management
Check stock in all clinical rooms
Order replacement stock and restock clinical rooms
Maintain accurate stock records including providing order confirmations for invoice checking
Order most economic supplies available
Equipment maintenance and calibration
Contribute to care and maintenance of equipment
Organise repair and regular maintenance and calibration of equipment including equipment maintenance, checking and calibration log
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
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
Gordon House Surgery
Address
78 Mattock Lane
Ealing
London
W13 9NZ
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Gordon House Surgery
Address
78 Mattock Lane
Ealing
London
W13 9NZ
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.
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