Health Care Assistant

We are looking for a motivated, compassionate and forward thinking Health Care Assistant, preferably with primary care experience, to join the nursing team at The Bridge Group Practice.

The purpose of the role is to assist the clinical team in the service and delivery of the care management of the practice population. The post holder will work under indirect supervision of the clinical team and undertake tasks and duties delegated by the clinical team or a suitably qualified regulated professional. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, following policies and procedures.

The post holder will be required to work across both sites:
Elliott Chappell Health Centre and The Orchard Centre. The hours are 20 hours per week working over 3 days:
Mondays, Tuesday and Wednesdays.

• Competitive salary based on experience
• NHS Pension Scheme enrolment
• 5 weeks (pro rata) annual leave plus bank holidays
• Dedicated funding and time for continuous professional development (CPD)
• Free car parking

The successful candidate will undertake, record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which they have received appropriate training

• Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory
• Perform new patient health checks
• Measuring and recording following physiological measurements in routine presentations:
• blood pressure
• pulse rate and rhythm
• temperature
• height and weight - body mass index
• venepuncture
• smoking cessation
• ECG
• Spirometry
• Administer vaccinations where appropriately trained and delegated

Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions

Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted

Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence.

About Us

The Bridge Group Practice is a forward-thinking, friendly GP practice serving a diverse patient list of 9,000 patients. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

Our clinical team currently comprise of 4 GP Partners, 1 Salaried GP, 2 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, 3 part time Practice Nurses, 1 Nurse Associate, and 2 Health Care Assistants

We welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who belong to LGBTQIA+ Community and are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and Asexual, people with a disability, neurodivergent applicants and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

Establish and maintain effective communication with patients, carers and staff, empathising and being understanding where there may be barriers to understanding

Provide appropriate levels of advice to patients and carers

To participate in team meetings, multi-disciplinary working relationships liaising with all agencies internal and external relevant to the patients care

May be required to receive and provide straightforward information both on the telephone and in person.

Undertake, record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training

• Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory
• Perform new patient health checks
• Measuring and recording following physiological measurements in routine presentations:
• blood pressure
• pulse rate and rhythm
• temperature
• height and weight - body mass index
• venepuncture
• smoking cessation
• ECG
• Spirometry
• Administer vaccinations where appropriately trained and delegated

Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions

Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted

Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence

Perform basic dressing changes according to a nursing care plan

Assessing requirements and requesting support when appropriate

Make straightforward decisions within own remit based on patient conditions and determine the best course of action within own remit

To contribute to the processes involved in improving quality of care and the service by participation in team meetings, supervision and personal development reviews

With the support of the registered healthcare professional; plan, organise and implement tasks, activities and care programmes for…