HCA - Part time

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	04 Chwefror 2026
Cyflog:	£16.00 i £17.00 yr awr
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£16.00 - £17.00 an hour
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	04 Mawrth 2026
Lleoliad:	East Dulwich, SE22 9QU
Cwmni:	NHS Jobs
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	A3781-26-0001

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To work as part of a highly skilled clinical team to provide patient care To undertake and record NHS Health Checks and SMI physical health checks for patients on the SMI register o Blood pressure o Pulse rate and rhythm o Temperature o Height and weight - body mass index o Venepuncture o 24hr BP Monitoring o Co-create a patient Care Plan when visiting our frail patients (in liaison with GP and patient) To provide necessary support to people who use primary care services to help them maintain their physical and mental health and wellbeing To provide health promotion to patients and offer/refer patients to services such as: smoking cessation, social prescribing, health and wellbeing coaching, promote participation in health screening programmes. To seek assistance when unsure or needs advice concerning a patients care Be able to explain, administer and document vaccinations e.g. the annual influenza vaccine. Relevant training will be provided where needed. To test and record results of clinical specimens e.g. urinalysis To assist with the provision of NHS health checks To complete a physical health check (including bloods, ECGs, lifestyle advice and onward referral where needed) for patients Identified as having a Severe Mental Illness (SMI) Adhere to infection control protocols in line with Practice Policy and national guidance Perform basic wound care following training, supervision and completion of competencies Responsibility for Care plans which will remain with registered staff in the practice To undertake home visits for patients who have failed to attend the practice and who are therefore hard to reach. We anticipate that home visits will be undertaken in pairs, with job-share partner Administration To record information and activities undertaken with patients and carers, in an accurate and timely fashion, using computer systems as appropriate To use of the Practice clinical system for patient searches for clinics and patient recall full training provided Administrative Responsibilities Stock control and ordering as necessary Re-stocking of clinical rooms Sharps and clinical waste management Health & Safety Use of personal security systems as operated within the practice Understanding microbiological and chemical hazards (COSHH) Adhere to cold chain principles Adhere to safe storage, rotation, and disposal of vaccines and drugs Understand and adhere to basic first aid and resuscitation principles Adhere to and understand statutory child health procedures and referral criteria The post holder must be aware of the responsibility placed on them under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 to maintain a healthy and safe working environment for both staff and visitors. The post holder also has a duty to observe obligations under the employers Health and Safety policies and to maintain awareness of safe practices and assessment of risk in accordance with the Risk Management Strategy. Communication & Development Recognising alternative communication needs Demonstrating skills to others undertaking similar work Quality & Governance Alerting team to quality and risk issues Assessing own performance and accountability Working with other agencies to meet patient needs Equality & Diversity Acting in line with legislation and practice policies Respecting privacy, dignity, and beliefs of patients and colleagues General Any other reasonable duties commensurate with the role which may be requested from time-to-time Be able to work independently or as a member of a team Be flexible and organised Be willing to work extended hours where required. Expected to assist Doctors and Nurses in medical emergencies and have a certificate in Basic Life Support. HCAs have a duty of care and therefore a legal responsibility with regards to the patients they see. Although they are not registered with a professional body, HCAs are accountable to their employer to follow their contract of employment. In turn, employers have a responsibility to ensure the HCAs they employ are trained and supervised until they can demonstrate competence Training Attend all allocated study days Complete all mandatory and statutory training as required by the employer (IPC) Participate in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development Take responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrate skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work. Communication Maintain confidentiality of information relating to patients, relatives, staff and the practice Comply with Information governance and practice policy Adhere to the Data Protection Act 2018 To maintain confidentiality of information relating to patients, clients, staff and other users of the services in accordance with the Caldicott Guardian and the