Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and enthusiastic healthcare assistant to join our highly effective and friendly practice team. This is a permanent part time position for 25 hours per week to be worked over 3-4 days Monday - Friday and may include a late night on a Wednesday till 8pm.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced healthcare assistant with at least 2 years experience in a similar role. Training will be provided for the successful candidate in any areas identified to help with continuous development.
The closing date is 25th August but we may close the advert early if we receive a high number of applications. The preferred method of application is the NHS jobs application, though we will also accept applications made via CV.
Informal visits to the Practice can be arranged so please contact us to arrange a convenient time.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to provide a range of healthcare assistant duties to patients. This will include working in accordance with specific guidelines and protocols to deliver high quality care.
Daily duties will include:

• Phlebotomy
• BP checks
• ECGS
• NHS health checks
• Chaperoning and assisting with minor surgeries
• Administrative duties relating to the HCA role
• Please see job description for full details

About us
Sett Valley Medical Centre is a semi-rural 3 partner practice caring for approx. 10,000 patients, situated in the High Peak of Derbyshire, on the edge of the Peak District National Park, close to Stockport with excellent road and rail links to Manchester.
We are based in a purpose-built surgery, with an outstanding CQC grading, and our ethos is to deliver high-quality medical care through our comprehensive, highly skilled team members.
We have a strong and active patient participation group, and good community health care links. The surgery is paper light and uses EMIS Web.
Details
Date posted
04 August 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience up to 12.62 depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A0072-25-0007
Job locations
Hyde Bank Road
New Mills
High Peak
Derbyshire
SK22 4BP
The Old Bank Surgery
Market Street
Hayfield
High Peak
Derbyshire
SK22 2EP
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
Working under the direct supervision of the senior practice nurse and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care. This may include working within the patients home environment and other clinical settings within community.
Ensure the delivery of the quality strategy within the designated area incorporating establishment of systems and processes
Key Responsibilities:

• NHS health checks

• ECG recording

• Phlebotomy

• Spirometry

• Chaperoning duties

• Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses

• Administering vaccines and injections under a patient specific directive

• Dressings and wound care

• Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment

• Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording

• Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation

• Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms

• Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions, including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations

• Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being

• Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual

• Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted

• Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being.
• The post holder shall follow all policies and procedures of the organisation.

Confidentiality
In the course of your employment you will have access to confidential information relating to the organisations business.
You are required to exercise due consideration in the way you use such information and should not act in any way, which might be prejudicial to the organisations interests. Information which may be included in the category which requires extra consideration covers both access and to the general business of the organisation and information regarding individuals.
If you are in any doubt regarding the use of information in the pursuit of your duties you should seek advice from your manager before communicating such information to any third party.
Data Protection
Sett Valley Medical Centre is registered under the Data Protection Act 1998. You must not at any time use the personal data held by the organisation for a purpose not described in the Register entry or disclose such data to a third party. If you are in any doubt regarding what you should or should not do in connection with the Data Protection act then you must contact your line manager or appropriate senior lead at the time.
Health & Safety
Employees must be aware of the responsibility placed on them under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) to maintain a health and safe working environment for both staff and visitors. Employees also have a duty to observe obligation under the organisation Safety policies, and to maintain awareness of safe practices and assessment of risk
Equality and Diversity
The post holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:
Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that it consistent with Practice, Procedures, Policies and current legislation.
Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.
Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights.
Financial Regulations
All staff are responsible for security of the property of Sett Valley Medical Centre, avoiding loss or damage of property and being economical and efficient in the use of resources.
Other duties
Any other duties, as agreed with the line manager to meet the needs of the organisation. This may involve travel to other sites within the organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
Working under the direct supervision of the senior practice nurse and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care. This may include working within the patients home environment and other clinical settings within community.
Ensure the delivery of the quality strategy within the designated area incorporating establishment of systems and processes
Key Responsibilities:

• NHS health checks

• ECG recording

• Phlebotomy

• Spirometry

• Chaperoning duties

• Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses

• Administering vaccines and injections under a patient specific directive

• Dressings and wound care

• Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment

• Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording

• Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation

• Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms

• Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions, including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations

• Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being

• Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual

• Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted

• Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being.
• The post holder shall follow all policies and procedures of the organisation.

Confidentiality
In the course of your employment you will have access to confidential information relating to the organisations business.
You are required to exercise due consideration in the way you use such information and should not act in any way, which might be prejudicial to the organisations interests. Information which may be included in the category which requires extra consideration covers both access and to the general business of the organisation and information regarding individuals.
If you are in any doubt regarding the use of information in the pursuit of your duties you should seek advice from your manager before communicating such information to any third party.
Data Protection
Sett Valley Medical Centre is registered under the Data Protection Act 1998. You must not at any time use the personal data held by the organisation for a purpose not described in the Register entry or disclose such data to a third party. If you are in any doubt regarding what you should or should not do in connection with the Data Protection act then you must contact your line manager or appropriate senior lead at the time.
Health & Safety
Employees must be aware of the responsibility placed on them under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) to maintain a health and safe working environment for both staff and visitors. Employees also have a duty to observe obligation under the organisation Safety policies, and to maintain awareness of safe practices and assessment of risk
Equality and Diversity
The post holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:
Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that it consistent with Practice, Procedures, Policies and current legislation.
Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.
Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights.
Financial Regulations
All staff are responsible for security of the property of Sett Valley Medical Centre, avoiding loss or damage of property and being economical and efficient in the use of resources.
Other duties
Any other duties, as agreed with the line manager to meet the needs of the organisation. This may involve travel to other sites within the organisation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• * Good level of secondary education
• * Phlebotomy training
• * BP training
• * ECG training
• * Safeguarding training

Desirable

• * HCA care certificate
• * Immunisation and vaccine administration training
• * NHS health check training
• * Wound care certificate

Experience
Essential

• * Experience of working in a busy clinical environment
• * Experience of working with a clinical IT system
• * Experience working in the NHS
• * Good communication skills

Desirable

• * Experience of working in a GP Practice
• * Experience of using Emis Web

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• * Good level of secondary education
• * Phlebotomy training
• * BP training
• * ECG training
• * Safeguarding training

Desirable

• * HCA care certificate
• * Immunisation and vaccine administration training
• * NHS health check training
• * Wound care certificate

Experience
Essential

• * Experience of working in a busy clinical environment
• * Experience of working with a clinical IT system
• * Experience working in the NHS
• * Good communication skills

Desirable

• * Experience of working in a GP Practice
• * Experience of using Emis Web