We are a friendly, innovative, and progressive GP surgery serving a diverse population in Colchester. As a training practice, we provide services to over 14,500 patients across two locations: Ambrose Avenue and Tollgate.
We are currently seeking a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our team, working alongside our existing HCAs and Practice Nurses. The primary role of the HCA will involve caring for patients with long-term conditions, managing wounds, and ensuring infection prevention and control.
Key responsibilities include:
• Providing general and specific screenings for practice patients
• Assisting in the management and development of care programs for individual patients within specific long-term condition groups
• Participating in quality audit initiatives, enhanced services, and vaccinations, including annual home visits for housebound patients
• Planning and implementing health campaigns
• Administering immunizations and managing chronic diseases, such as diabetes
• Offering advice on healthy living
• Conducting NHS Health Checks and managing INRs
• Recording blood pressure and performing phlebotomy
• Providing wound care
Familiarity with SystmOne is advantageous, but training will be provided for the right candidate.
You will collaborate with our Practice Nurses, HCAs, GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs), Pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals within our Primary Care Network.
We are looking for an HCA with experience in General Practice who demonstrates a compassionate attitude towards patient care. The ideal candidate will show initiative, a willingness to pursue career development, and take an active role in patient discussions and clinical work.
Please send your CV and covering letter to Annie Bailey, Practice Manager, at
[email protected]