Description
Covent Garden Medical Centre is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, compassionate and proactive individual to take on the role as a Health Care Assistant (HCA) and General Practice Assistant in a dual role capacity to join our forward thinking, friendly and supportive team.
The successful candidate will join our team and will work closely with our GPs, nurses, pharmacists and wider multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care while supporting the smooth running of the practice. The role includes both clinical and administrative responsibilities, with a strong focus on patient-centred care, prevention and health promotion.
Main duties of the job
- Undertake delegated clinical duties including:
+ Phlebotomy + Diabetes Reviews + Mental Health Checks + NHS Health Checks + ECG recording + Blood pressure monitoring + Cardio, Renal and Metabolic Reviews as part of our single offer contract + Other health review + Height, weight and BMI measurements
- Ensure clinical rooms remain fully stocked, clean and organised
- Maintain infection prevention and control standards at all times
- Accurately document consultations and clinical activity within SystmOne
- Escalate any abnormal findings or safeguarding concerns appropriately
- Deliver patient-centred care in line with policies, local protocols and NHS standards
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with information governance policies
- Contribute to service improvement and support the wider multidisciplinary team
About us
- We are a forward thinking practice with a growing, diverse inner city patient population of 5000
- We are a member of the West End & Marylebone PCN, and GP Federation Healthcare Central London
- Our current team comprises of 1 GP partner, 3 Salaried GPs, 1 Practice Nurse, 1 Practice Manager, 1 Reception Manager, 4 Receptionists, 1 GPA
- As part of the PCN we also have attached to the practice: Clinical Pharmacist, Care Navigator, First Contact Physio, Health and Well being coach
Benefits
- The practice is committed to supporting all team members with self-development and continuing professional development
Person Specification
- Experience:
+ Essential: Care Certificate, Accredited Phlebotomy certification, Previous experience as a Health Care Assistant within General Practice or Primary Care, Experience independently managing HCA clinics + Desirable: Knowledge of SystmOne clinical system, Experience in wound care and dressings
- Qualifications:
+ Essential: Care Certificate, Accredited Phlebotomy Certification, GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English and Maths