Health Practice jobs in Frome

Health Care Techncian (HCT)
Frome Medical Practice
37.5 hours per week | £25,009.09 per annum

Making a Difference Every Day as a Health Care Technician

This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to build a rewarding career in primary care, with supported training, competency development and opportunities to grow as the role evolves.

We welcome applications from people from all walks of life, whether you already have experience in health or care, are looking for a new direction, or are keen to learn new skills in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Job purpose:

As a Health Care Technician at Frome Medical Practice, you will support the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality care as part of the multidisciplinary primary health care team. The role will work under the direction of the Lead Health Care Assistant (HCA) and registered clinical staff, undertaking delegated clinical, administrative and population health activities within agreed competency, training and supervision arrangements.

You will contribute to preventative care, long-term condition monitoring, recall activity, clinical data quality, patient support and service improvement, while maintaining accurate records and escalating clinical concerns appropriately.

This is a practical, hands-on role that helps ensure the right information is collected, recorded and available to support safe and timely clinical decisions by the wider healthcare team.

Clinical responsibilities

Clinical responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

· Undertaking basic clinical procedures within agreed scope of competence, including blood pressure recording, height, weight, BMI, urine testing, ECG recording and taking blood tests

· Supporting NHS Health Checks, cardiovascular risk assessment and long-term condition recall activity

· Undertaking diabetic foot checks and other delegated monitoring tasks once trained and assessed as competent

· Supporting vaccination and immunisation programme activity, with cold chain checks, clinic preparation and patient flow

· Supporting point of care testing, quality control checks and equipment maintenance/calibration as directed

· Maintaining accurate, objective and timely health care records on the clinical system

· Actively participating in audit, quality improvement projects and service redesign activity

· Maintaining stock levels, clinical room readiness and safe management of clinical equipment when required

· Escalating abnormal findings, safeguarding concerns, clinical risk or patient deterioration promptly to a registered clinician

· Supporting care navigation, signposting, lifestyle advice and health promotion activity within competence

· Using EMIS Web, Ardens and agreed clinical templates to support accurate data capture and safe follow-up

· Contributing to improved access, continuity and patient experience by supporting efficient clinical workflows

Service Development and Quality Responsibilities

· Support the practice to make best use of clinical time, improve patient flow and reduce avoidable duplication.

· Contribute to safe systems and processes for recalls, clinical monitoring, vaccination programmes and long-term condition reviews.

· Report incidents, near misses, equipment faults and clinical risks in line with practice policy.

· Support Infection Prevention and Control standards, including clinical room preparation, cleaning responsibilities and audit activity where required.

Working Pattern

• 37.5 hrs per week
• Mon-Fri (8am-5pm, pattern TBC)
• Saturday shifts: 12 per year (4-hour shifts, paid as contractual overtime)

What We Offer

• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for training, development, and career progression
• The chance to be part of an innovative and forward-thinking practice

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

For full information about the role and to apply - please visit our website

https://www.fromemedicalpractice.co.uk/jobs

Pay: £12.79 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person