Job Description

The post-holder is a Healthcare Assistant (HCA)
The HCA works within the organisation and supports the practice nursing and administrative teams in the delivery of clinical and administrative services. This role involves working as part of the practice multi-disciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population.
The HCA will work under the supervision of a registered clinician while developing competencies in community-based care. The role is at Support Worker Level.
The post-holder will be an integral part of the general practice team.
Main duties of the job
Having completed the Care Certificate or equivalent qualification, the HCA will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion, long-term condition management and patient education while also supporting the administrative team on an as-required basis.
About us
We are a small and friendly GP practice located in Long Eaton, with excellent access to Nottingham or Derby or further afield, with junction 25 of the M1 being less than 2 miles away. We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated GP to join our friendly and caring Practice as a Salaried GP.
We pride ourselves on being a well-established training practice providing general medical services for our practice list of 5800 patients. This is a rewarding and varied role for a GP who shares our ethos of providing patient centred care and is motivated to maintain and improve our high QOF achievement and contribute to the development of the organisational and business aspect of the Practice.
We are a fully computerised Practice, using TPP SystmOne and working towards becoming paper light. We have an integrated nursing team including a Nursing team, Health Care Assistant and an efficient and supportive administration team.
We are a fully computerised Practice, using TPP SystmOne and working towards becoming paper light. We have an integrated nursing team including a Nursing team, Health Care Assistant and an efficient and supportive administration team.
Details
Date posted
26 November 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A5658-25-0007
Job locations
86 College Street
Long Eaton
Nottingham
NG10 4NP
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Healthcare Assistant in delivering health services. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
a.Consult with patients and their families to undertake assessments of patient need
b.Deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion, long-term condition management and patient education
c.Be an integral part of the general practice team
d.Provide clinical support to registered nurses and other healthcare professionals within the organisation
e.Deliver basic clinical care interventions under supervision, supporting continuity of care and patient safety initiatives
f.Act as a chaperone as required
g.Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
h.Provide support during minor operations as required
i.Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC Policy
j.Work within national and local protocols where these exist
k.Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children
l.Recognise the boundaries of their practice and know when and to whom patients should be referred
m.Support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements
n.Support the administrative team on an as-required basis
o.Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes
p.Contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance
q.Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times
r.Attend a formal appraisal with their manager at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Healthcare Assistant in delivering health services. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
a.Consult with patients and their families to undertake assessments of patient need
b.Deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion, long-term condition management and patient education
c.Be an integral part of the general practice team
d.Provide clinical support to registered nurses and other healthcare professionals within the organisation
e.Deliver basic clinical care interventions under supervision, supporting continuity of care and patient safety initiatives
f.Act as a chaperone as required
g.Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
h.Provide support during minor operations as required
i.Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC Policy
j.Work within national and local protocols where these exist
k.Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children
l.Recognise the boundaries of their practice and know when and to whom patients should be referred
m.Support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements
n.Support the administrative team on an as-required basis
o.Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes
p.Contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance
q.Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times
r.Attend a formal appraisal with their manager at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed
Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Experience in Healthcare Assistant services

Desirable

• Primary Care experience

Qualifications
Essential

• Having completed the Care Certificate or equivalent qualification, the HCA will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion, long-term condition management and patient education while also supporting the administrative team on an as-required basis.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Experience in Healthcare Assistant services

Desirable

• Primary Care experience

Qualifications
Essential

• Having completed the Care Certificate or equivalent qualification, the HCA will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion, long-term condition management and patient education while also supporting the administrative team on an as-required basis.

Skills Required