Health Care Support Worker (also known as a Healthcare Assistant or HCA)
Full Time-37.5 hrs per week
RESPONSIBLE TO
Clinical Director
ACCOUNTABLE TO
PCN Board
SALARY
25,350 - this may increase, depending on NHS notifications expected in August.
About Us
Mosaic Primary Care Network consists of 3 practices (Crown Heights Medical Centre, Odiham & Old Basing Health Centres and Brambly's Grange Medical Practice) located in or near Basingstoke. We have a combined patient population of circa 60,000 patients.
The PCN is a registered learning environment, so all our ARRS staff are supported by an EELS lead to ensure we meet the aspirations of both the team member and the surgeries.
Essential Information
You will need to work from both Odiham and Old Basing Health Centres
You must have completed the care certificate or equivalent
You will need to hold a full driving license and have access to your own transport
Job Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and proactive Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our friendly General Practice teams within Odiham and Old Basing Health Centres. The HCA will support the clinical team in delivering high-quality care to patients, performing a variety of duties including clinical procedures, administrative tasks, and assisting with health promotion and chronic disease management .
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Duties:
Perform routine clinical tasks under supervision such as:
Phlebotomy (blood taking)
Blood pressure monitoring
ECG recording
Urinalysis
Height, weight, and BMI measurements
NHS Health Checks
Wound care and dressings (if trained)
Flu and covid vaccinations (once trained)
Assist GPs and nurses during minor procedures or women's health clinics
Support chronic disease monitoring (e.g. diabetes, asthma) in collaboration with nursing staff
Liaise with wider MDT for continuity of patient care
Support continuity of care and patient safety initiatives
Support health promotion and prevention activities including smoking cessation, weight management and lifestyle interventions
Tasks will be completed under the supervision of a registered clinician while developing competencies in primary care.
Administrative Duties:
Record clinical observations accurately in patient records (EMIS)
Ensure medical equipment is clean and stocked
Assist with stock control and ordering of clinical supplies
Support data collection for audits and quality initiatives (e.g., QOF, PCN DES)
Manage waiting list recall ie, Spirometry, coils, implants, dopplers
Patient Interaction:
Welcome and reassure patients in a professional and caring manner
Promote health education and healthy lifestyle advice as directed
Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times
Qualifications and Experience:
Essential:
You must have already completed the Care Certificate or equivalent qualification
Is working at Support Worker Level Practice as described in the Primary Care and General Practice Nursing Career and Core Capabilities Framework
Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a primary care or community setting
Phlebotomy training and recent experience
Relevant experience in health promotion and prevention and supporting long-term condition management
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Proficient in IT systems (e.g. Microsoft Office)
Desirable:
Proficient in using EMIS
IM medication administration
Personal Attributes:
Compassionate, patient-focused, and respectful
Strong attention to detail
Able to prioritise workload and adapt to change
The list of duties as outlined is not intended to be exhaustive but indicates the main responsibilities.
Job Benefits
NHS pension plus employee wellbeing & discount schemes
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From 25,350.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Employee discount
Free flu jabs
Health & wellbeing programme
Referral programme
Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
Odiham RG29: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person