Job Description

The successful applicant will need to be friendly, enthusiastic, willing to work as part of a team, be IT literate and have a desire to grow and succeed within the organisational structure.
Knowledge and experience in the following areas would be ideal, but full training can be provided for the right candidate
Venepuncture
Dressings
Clip and suture removal
Long term condition annual reviews
NHS Health Checks
ECGs
Diet and Lifestyle advice
Urinalysis
Blood pressure checks
Main duties of the job
You will need to be willing to carry out further technical and clinical procedures following appropriate training and demonstrating competence. You will also need a full driving license as you will need to undertake home visits.
Please see the job description and person specification for more details.
The role is full time 37.5 hours per week.
If you would like to discuss the role or request further information, please contact: Nicola Starr, Nurse Manager nicola.starr3@nhs.net
About us
Overview of Village Health Group (VHG)
VHG is a large GMS practice of around 26,000 patients in Rushcliffe, South Nottinghamshire. The practice formed in April 2020 from the merger of East Leake Medical Group and Keyworth Medical Practice, both of which have been rated outstanding by the CQC. VHG works across four sites, with our main sites in East Leake and Keyworth and branch surgeries in Ruddington and Sutton Bonington.
VHG has 10 GP partners working together with a wide range of health care professionals including salaried GPs, nurse practitioners, practice nurses, health care assistants, clinical pharmacists, first contact physiotherapists social prescribing link workers and care-coordinators. We are well supported by local community nursing and therapy teams and we have a well-developed model of multidisciplinary working. We use SystmOne clinical system and accuRx.
We are a friendly, enthusiastic, well organised practice committed to offering quality care while achieving high QOF targets. We use the SystmOne clinical system.
We are part of the PartnersHealth GP Federation, PartnersHealth working together with practices in Rushcliffe, and part of the Rushcliffe PCN.
Details
Date posted
27 June 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
12.21 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A0045-25-0057
Job locations
Keyworth Health Centre
Bunny Lane
Keyworth
Nottingham
NG12 5JU
Job description
Job responsibilities
HealthCare Assistant -
Job Title:
Health Care Assistant
Responsible to:
Nurse Manager
Responsible for:
N/A
Job Purpose:
To provide a high quality care service based on the needs of the Practice population which includes treatment, screening, preventative care and patient education by assisting the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.
Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical
Blood pressure check
New patient health checks/heart checks
ECG recording
Phlebotomy
Chaperoning duties
Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses
Cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment
Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
Surgical equipment and re-stocking and stock rotation (excluding vaccines)
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 wellbeing
Any other duties for which you have undertaken training and peer supervision e.g flu vaccinations, pneumonia and B12 vaccinations, dietary advice and dressings.
Administration
To maintain accurate patient records and enter onto the computer using agreed Read Codes
Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care
General
To maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for all PHCT staff, patients, carers and co-workers from other agencies. Ensure all statutory regulations (e.g. Health & Safety, COSHH, etc) are implemented and adhered to
To promote a professional approach at all times by attire and attitude to patients and staff both in and out of the Practice
Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
Attend and participate in staff and Practice meetings and in-house clinical training sessions
Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work
Any other reasonable duties that may be required from time-to-time
Assist with the implementation of standards, guidelines and policies
Job description
Job responsibilities
HealthCare Assistant -
Job Title:
Health Care Assistant
Responsible to:
Nurse Manager
Responsible for:
N/A
Job Purpose:
To provide a high quality care service based on the needs of the Practice population which includes treatment, screening, preventative care and patient education by assisting the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.
Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical
Blood pressure check
New patient health checks/heart checks
ECG recording
Phlebotomy
Chaperoning duties
Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses
Cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment
Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
Surgical equipment and re-stocking and stock rotation (excluding vaccines)
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 wellbeing
Any other duties for which you have undertaken training and peer supervision e.g flu vaccinations, pneumonia and B12 vaccinations, dietary advice and dressings.
Administration
To maintain accurate patient records and enter onto the computer using agreed Read Codes
Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care
General
To maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for all PHCT staff, patients, carers and co-workers from other agencies. Ensure all statutory regulations (e.g. Health & Safety, COSHH, etc) are implemented and adhered to
To promote a professional approach at all times by attire and attitude to patients and staff both in and out of the Practice
Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
Attend and participate in staff and Practice meetings and in-house clinical training sessions
Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work
Any other reasonable duties that may be required from time-to-time
Assist with the implementation of standards, guidelines and policies
Person Specification
Knowledge
Desirable

• Knowledge of SystmOne
• Quality and Outcome Framework (QOF)
• Skills in management of patients with long term conditions
• Awareness of patient specific directions

• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of working as an Health care assistant

• Experience of working within General Practice
• Clinical Governance awareness
• Working within a multi-disciplinary team

• Full clean driving licence and access to a car
• Satisfactory DBS check

• GCSE Mathematics C and GCSE English C or above

• Excellent communication skills (Written and Oral)
• IT skills
• Maintaining patient records
• Time Management and the ability to work to deadlines
• Flexible, approachable and friendly
• Interpersonal skills

• Smart, polite and confident
• Planning and organising
• Performing under pressure
• Adaptability
• Using initiative and able to work independently
• Team working
• Self motivated
• Understanding Confidentiality

• Knowledge of SystmOne
• Quality and Outcome Framework (QOF)
• Skills in management of patients with long term conditions
• Awareness of patient specific directions

• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of working as an Health care assistant

• Experience of working within General Practice
• Clinical Governance awareness
• Working within a multi-disciplinary team

• Full clean driving licence and access to a car
• Satisfactory DBS check

• GCSE Mathematics C and GCSE English C or above

• Excellent communication skills (Written and Oral)
• IT skills
• Maintaining patient records
• Time Management and the ability to work to deadlines
• Flexible, approachable and friendly
• Interpersonal skills

• Smart, polite and confident
• Planning and organising
• Performing under pressure
• Adaptability
• Using initiative and able to work independently
• Team working
• Self motivated
• Understanding Confidentiality