Job Description

We have a great opportunity for an enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant to join our large, highly skilled Nursing Team which consists of Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Nurse Associate and Phlebotomist.

• We are looking for a experienced Healthcare Assistant who will work alongside our existing team and has the qualifications and/or experience to support our patients with long term health conditions.
• Candidate must hold a valid driving licence and have access to their own transport, as the role requires travel across four sites located in BD5, BD7, and BD8
• Full time or Part Time Hours

Main duties of the job
Working under the supervision of the Lead Practice Nurse and strictly in accordance with specific Practice guidelines and protocols, the HCA will assist the Practice Clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.
About us
We are a friendly, supportive, and innovative Practice in inner city Bradford; Kensington Partnership is based over 4 sites across BD8, BD7 and BD5. We have a patient list size of approximately 24,000 and are passionate about delivering high quality care.
Details
Date posted
25 November 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
A1425-25-0009
Job locations
Kensington Street Health Centre
Whitefield Place
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD8 9LB
Job description
Job responsibilities

• ECG recording
• Phlebotomy
• BP Checks
• Basic wound care
• Undertake new patient health checks and NHS health checks
• Undertake a range of diagnostic procedures e.g., urinalysis, blood pressure monitoring, pregnancy tests, diabetic foot checks
• Delivery of health promotion e.g., smoking cessation advice, diet, exercise, and alcohol
• Maintain stock control for all clinical rooms
• Supporting practitioners to carry out healthcare activities
• Participate in home visits and care home visits

Maintaining patient records
Personal:

• Supporting the activities of other team members
• Maintaining safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff
• Verbally reporting to trained staff and to relay concerns from patients and relatives to the nurse in charge in respect of changes in patient condition
• Working within the practice and personal boundaries
• Participating in meetings and training as required
• Developing personal knowledge and skills
• Contributing to audit and other quality/service improvement interventions
• Accountability to all partners
• Any other duties that may be assigned

Job description
Job responsibilities

• ECG recording
• Phlebotomy
• BP Checks
• Basic wound care
• Undertake new patient health checks and NHS health checks
• Undertake a range of diagnostic procedures e.g., urinalysis, blood pressure monitoring, pregnancy tests, diabetic foot checks
• Delivery of health promotion e.g., smoking cessation advice, diet, exercise, and alcohol
• Maintain stock control for all clinical rooms
• Supporting practitioners to carry out healthcare activities
• Participate in home visits and care home visits

Maintaining patient records
Personal:

• Supporting the activities of other team members
• Maintaining safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff
• Verbally reporting to trained staff and to relay concerns from patients and relatives to the nurse in charge in respect of changes in patient condition
• Working within the practice and personal boundaries
• Participating in meetings and training as required
• Developing personal knowledge and skills
• Contributing to audit and other quality/service improvement interventions
• Accountability to all partners
• Any other duties that may be assigned

Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential

• Upholds the values as defined in the NHS Constitution
• Can demonstrate key behaviors consistent with the values identified for delivering compassionate care.
• Can demonstrate motivation, ability and commitment to working on own initiative or as part of a team
• Reliable, resilient, flexible and responsive to change in accordance with the practice needs
• Can demonstrate an ability to value the opinions of others
• Willingness to undergo training/education for both practice and service needs
• Willingness to work towards professional and performance objectives

Knowledge and Skills:
Essential

• Confident with SystmOne.
• Ability to work with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Can demonstrate a basic understanding of the needs of the patient and the role of the HCA.
• Demonstrates understanding of person cantered care.

Desirable

• Understands issues regarding accountability and delegation.

Communication and Verbal Skills
Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent listening skills

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working within a healthcare setting
• Experience of working as a phlebotomist
• Experience or knowledge of primary care

Specific conditions of employment
Essential

• Staff must not be patients of the practice, and nor should their immediate family members (parents, children/grandchildren, spouses/partners, siblings). This is to avoid any conflict of interest.

Qualifications
Essential

• Experienced Health care Assistant

Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential

• Upholds the values as defined in the NHS Constitution
• Can demonstrate key behaviors consistent with the values identified for delivering compassionate care.
• Can demonstrate motivation, ability and commitment to working on own initiative or as part of a team
• Reliable, resilient, flexible and responsive to change in accordance with the practice needs
• Can demonstrate an ability to value the opinions of others
• Willingness to undergo training/education for both practice and service needs
• Willingness to work towards professional and performance objectives

Knowledge and Skills:
Essential

• Confident with SystmOne.
• Ability to work with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Can demonstrate a basic understanding of the needs of the patient and the role of the HCA.
• Demonstrates understanding of person cantered care.

Desirable

• Understands issues regarding accountability and delegation.

Communication and Verbal Skills
Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent listening skills

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working within a healthcare setting
• Experience of working as a phlebotomist
• Experience or knowledge of primary care

Specific conditions of employment
Essential

• Staff must not be patients of the practice, and nor should their immediate family members (parents, children/grandchildren, spouses/partners, siblings). This is to avoid any conflict of interest.

Qualifications
Essential

• Experienced Health care Assistant

Skills Required