Health Care Assistant

Courtside Surgery is looking to recruit a part time healthcare assistant, joining our well-established practice for 12 hours per week, Working a wednesday and Friday. Must have phlebotomy skills.

We are looking for a hardworking, reliable and well-motivated person to join our busy nursing team who strives to ensure that our patients receive the best possible service from the Practice.

You will be part of our welcoming and supportive team.

We offer 5 weeks annual leave plus bank hols (pro rated)

Must hold a Phlebotomy qualification and be able to take blood, as essential for role.

Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses.

Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patient's health and well-being

ECG recording

Urine testing/analysis

Blood pressure measuring/monitoring

Diabetic foot checks

Lifestyle advice

Surgical equipment and vaccination restocking

Clearing and restocking consultation rooms

Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual.

Courtside Surgery is situated in the town of Yate with ample private onsite parking and amenities close by.

We serve the community of Yate and surrounding areas. Our patient population is 15.5k.

You will be part of a large multi-disciplinary team. We have 6 partners and 4 salaried GPs working alongside a large clinical and back office team including urgent care team, nursing team including mental health and physiotherapists.

We consult using EMIS Web Clinical system with Ardens clinical decision support tool.

Must be able to carry out phlebotomy as this is essential for the role.

INR monitoring

Blood pressure measurement/monitoring

Height and weight checks

• GCSE's
• Hold a certificate/qualification in Phlebotomy
• Needs to have basic Computer skills
• We are looking for a HCA with previous experience in general practice.

• Ability to provide quality care
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good organisational skills
• Good team working
• Ability to work independently following verbal or written instructions
• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality

Depending on experience

Pay dependent on experience, up to a maximum of £13.10 per hour