Health Care Assistant

Job Introduction

The Role

Express new ideas, take initiative and save lives. Others talk about being brave, at IC24, we’re made that way.

From providing high quality integrated urgent care for over six million people, to thinking of innovative solutions for our patients – every role at IC24 is made to be brave.

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistants to join our team in providing high-quality care to patients. As a vital member of the healthcare team, you will support individuals with daily living tasks, personal care, and emotional well-being. If you have a passion for helping others, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

The Health Care Assistant (HCA) will provide essential services to the practice population while actively supporting the Practice Nursing team with enthusiasm. The role requires working within one's limitations and capabilities, with a focus on continuous development to ensure the delivery of the best, up-to-date care for patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out health assessments on newly registered patients as appropriate e.g. testing urine, blood pressure checks, suture removal, heights, weights and taking simple document medical history.
• Report all matters pertaining to patient’s care – changes in condition / circumstances to a relevant member of the Nursing or Medical Team as a matter of priority and ensure that a documented record is kept.
• Ensure that the clinical rooms are at all times kept in a clean and orderly manner and that relevant equipment is ready for use by Nursing and Medical staff during clinic sessions.
• Assist in clinic sessions as directed by members of the Nursing and Medical Staff, ensuring that all equipment is clean and sterilised following clinic sessions.

Essential qualifications and experience:  

• Immunisations and injections, including childhood vaccinations
• Long term condition reviews - Asthma, COPD, Diabetes, Hypertension
• Travel Vaccinations
• Smoking cessation
• Wound and dressing care
• ECGs and managing cardiac monitors
• Patient education surrounding medications, lifestyle management post procedures 
• Blood Pressure monitoring
• NHS Health Checks
• Phlebotomy

If this sounds like you, please apply by the link below. Or for more information, please email careers@ic24.nhs.uk. 

Who are we? 

We are Integrated Care 24 (IC24), the leading not for profit Social Enterprise providing innovative and patient focused primary care services. IC24 is committed to improving access to health and social care for our patients and reducing the demand on secondary care services. IC24 provides services to over 6 million patients, including Integrated urgent care, community care and primary care. 

Location                      Ship Street or Allied Medical Practice, East Sussex

Hours Available          Bank

Term                            Permanent

What’s in it for you:-

• Rate of £16 per hour.
• Additional annual leave above statutory minimum based on service
• Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
• Free 24/7 independent counselling service
• Learning and development opportunities
• Free membership to our reward and discount platform
• Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes

Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of an enhanced DBS disclosure and two references.

For a job description and person specification please see below 

We celebrate brave ideas and brave people. 

careers.ic24.org.uk 

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all people and we particularly encourage applications from ethnic minorities, applicants with a disability and those from other under-represented groups.  

If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team on careers@ic24.nhs.uk.