Job Description

Job Summary:

The Health Care Assistant (HCA) supports the clinical team by providing a range of delegated clinical and administrative tasks. Working under the supervision of a registered nurse or GP, the HCA plays a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Duties:

Phlebotomy (venepuncture) Measuring and recording vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation) New patient health checks and NHS health checks ECG recording Height, weight, BMI, and waist circumference measurements Urinalysis Wound care and dressings (if trained) Spirometry (if trained) Administering influenza, B12 and other injections under a PGD or PSD (if trained) Blood glucose and HbA1c monitoring Smoking status assessment and brief cessation advice Chaperoning clinicians during intimate examinations Supporting chronic disease reviews, including data collection and template completion
Administrative Duties

Accurate clinical record-keeping using EMIS Read coding of clinical information Assisting with audits and data collection Stock control and equipment maintenance Ensuring clinical areas are clean and fully stocked Supporting recall systems and patient follow-up
Key Relationships:

Practice Nurses General Practitioners Reception and Admin Team Practice Manager Community Services
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.00-14.50 per hour

Expected hours: 32 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme
Experience:

General Practice Health Care Assistant Work: 1 year (required)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Phlebotomy Certificate (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 25/08/2025
Expected start date: 11/08/2025