Healthcare Assistant

The Victoria Practice - Govanhill Health Centre

The Victoria Practice Govanhill Health Centre
233 Calder StGlasgow, G42 7DR
G42 7DR

We are a friendly and dynamic GP Practice located in Govanhill Health Centre. Our team comprises 5 GPs, a Practice Nurse and 9 administrative staff, all dedicated to providing excellent care to our growing patient base.

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our team.

• Opportunity to develop your skills within a busy and supportive GP practice
• Regular weekday hours with no evening or weekend working
• Inclusive and supportive workplace, welcoming applicants from diverse or marginalised backgrounds
• Full training provided on our clinical systems, practice protocols and recall processes

• Running Healthcare Assistant clinics independently, following agreed practice protocols
• Phlebotomy and processing blood samples
• Blood pressure checks, including home and ambulatory monitoring where appropriate
• Urinalysis and collection of other routine samples
• Recording height, weight, BMI and other routine observations
• Carrying out cardiovascular risk-factor checks and supporting preventative health programmes
• Managing patient recalls and inviting patients for appropriate monitoring and reviews
• Accurately recording clinical information within the patient record
• Liaising with the wider clinical team to ensure appropriate follow-up, onward action and continuity of patient care
• Maintaining clinical stock and ensuring consulting rooms are appropriately prepared

• £16.00 per hour
• 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–1:30pm
• 5 weeks Annual Leave plus Public Holidays
• A predictable weekday working pattern with no evenings or weekends
• A welcoming, fast-paced environment in which to develop your primary care skills
• The opportunity to take ownership of a varied HCA clinic and preventative-health workload
• The chance to be part of a practice that values equality, diversity and high-quality patient care

As part of our team, you’ll contribute to maintaining a safe, clean and inclusive environment for patients and colleagues, in line with all relevant clinical, infection-control, health and safety, and equality policies and procedures.

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