Healthcare Assistant Jobs in Greater London

Overview

As a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) jobs in Rugeley youll have the chance to make a real difference in the lives of others in the area. Youll work in various healthcare and social care settings across Rugeley Medicare People Healthcare Assistant providing essential support to individuals who need assistance with their daily living activities due to a range of factors including age illness disability.

We have a number of Healthcare Assistant shifts available across different settings in Rugeley.

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Heres how HCAs typically support GPs:

Clinical Support Tasks

• Phlebotomy (taking blood samples)
• Blood pressure monitoring and 24-hour BP checks
• ECGs and other basic diagnostic tests
• Wound care including dressing changes and suture removal
• Administering B12 injections and assisting with vaccinations (under protocol)

Health Checks & Preventative Care

• Conducting new patient health checks
• Supporting NHS health checks learning disability (LD) serious mental illness (SMI) and diabetic reviews
• Promoting smoking cessation and other lifestyle interventions

Operational Efficiency

• Preparing and restocking clinical rooms and equipment
• Supporting stock rotation of vaccines and surgical supplies
• Assisting with data entry and patient record updates

Patient Experience

• Acting as a first point of contact for routine procedures
• Freeing up GPs and nurses to focus on more complex cases
• Helping maintain continuity and a friendly face for regular patients

The exact scope depends on the surgerys needs and the HCAs training but theyre often the unsung heroes who keep the engine running smoothly.

Would you like a sample job description or a breakdown of how this might fit into Medicare Peoples model I can tailor it to your Care Match proposition.

Of courseheres the updated section with the working pattern included seamlessly integrated into the job description:

Healthcare Assistant (HCA) GP Surgery

Location: E11 London
Employment Type: Part-time (3 days per week with potential for flexibility)
Reports To: Practice Manager / Lead GP

About the Role
Were seeking a dedicated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to support the clinical and operational functions of a busy GP surgery. The ideal candidate will bring warmth efficiency and clinical competence to ensure exceptional care and continuity for our patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and assist with routine diagnostic procedures (e.g. ECGs 24-hour blood pressure monitoring)
• Conduct new patient health checks and NHS Health Checks
• Support chronic disease reviews including SMI LD and diabetic checks
• Administer B12 injections and support vaccination programmes (under PGD or direction)
• Deliver wound care: dressings suture removal and general monitoring
• Promote lifestyle changes such as smoking cessation and healthy weight programmes
• Maintain and prepare clinical areas manage stock control and equipment restocking
• Assist with data entry coding and updates to patient records on clinical systems

Essential Skills & Attributes

• Experience in primary care or similar clinical setting
• Phlebotomy trained (essential)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence in using patient record systems (e.g. EMIS/Web)
• A calm professional approach under pressure
• Commitment to confidentiality safeguarding and best practice

Desirable Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care
• BLS and anaphylaxis training
• Experience supporting long-term condition management

Working Pattern
This role is part-time requiring availability for 3 days per week. Flexibility around working days may be available to suit both the surgery and the candidate.

Why Join Us
Youll be part of a supportive forward-thinking team that values continuity and compassionate care. Through our Care Match approach we ensure each placement complements the culture workflow and patient demographic of the practice.

About Medicare People

Medicare People is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to connecting passionate healthcare professionals with exciting opportunities across the UK. We offer a supportive work environment competitive pay rates and the chance to make a real difference in peoples lives.

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