Health Care Assistant Job at Taurus Healthcare Limited (Much Birch, Hereford)

Health Care Assistant

Taurus Healthcare Limited

Location:
United Kingdom , Much Birch, Hereford

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

12.82 GBP / Hour

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Job Description:

Much Birch Surgery has an exciting opening for an experienced HCA to join our team of 3 GPNs and 1 HCA. We strive for excellent clinical and professional support, a healthy work-life balance and a challenging but rewarding career, whatever your area of interest. We pride ourselves on excellent patient care, fantastic teamwork and a willingness to look at new ways of working. *This role is for 20.5 hours per week*

Job Responsibility:

Support clinicians in delivering patient care per practice protocols
Take blood samples safely, adhering to infection control procedures
Perform in-house tests ,e.g., D-Dimer and ECGs as requested
Prepare patients for chronic disease reviews e.g., BP, height, weight, urinalysis
Conduct diabetic foot checks and make necessary referrals
Provide basic wound care and remove sutures/clips as per care plans
Administer B12, pneumococcal, and other immunisations under PSDs
Process urine and pathology specimens according to protocols
Provide lifestyle advice for chronic disease management and signpost to further support
Apply evidence-based care approaches aligned with QOF requirements
Understand role limitations in providing medical advice
Accurately document patient observations and escalate abnormal findings
Prepare clinical rooms and equipment ahead of consultations
Assist with contraceptive procedures (e.g., implant insertion/removal)
Act as a chaperone during consultations when needed
Support clinicians during emergency management of patients and be confident in resuscitation techniques
Manage ordering, receiving, and monitoring of nursing and clinical stock
Check and maintain clinical room stock, ensuring no expired or damaged items
Keep accurate stock records and report shortages or discrepancies
Support IPC lead in auditing and maintaining infection control standards
Ensure room cleaning aligns with IPC protocols and report any breaches
maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient health records
enhance own performance through continuous professional development, imparting own knowledge and behaviours to meet the needs of the service

Requirements:

Excellent communication skills- written and oral
Strong IT skills
Effective time management - planning and organising
Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
Problem solving and analytical skills
Ability to follow policies and procedures
GCSE grade A-C in English and Maths or equivalent
NVQ Level 3 or Care Certificate Equivalent
Polite and Professional
Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Experience of working with the general Public
Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Experience of performing clinical tasks
Applicants must have current UK professional registration

Nice to have:

Experience of administrative duties
Experience of working in General Practice
Knowledge of Primary care clinical systems eg EMIS

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 14, 2026

Expiration:
February 15, 2026

Employment Type:

Parttime

Work Type:

On-site work

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