Job Description

Clacton PCN is looking for two healthcare assistants (HCA) to join the Proactive Care team in this vital patient-facing role with both clinical and administrative responsibilities. The role is offered on a 1 year fixed term full-time contract for 37.5 hours per week on 5 days (part-time considered.) Some flexibility required, including potential early morning ward rounds.
The Healthcare Assistant-Proactive Care team role can be very different to the role within other settings. As such we are only looking for applications from those with previous experience in a clinical or care environment (e.g. HCA, support worker.)
Main duties of the job

• Undertake basic clinical observations (e.g., BP, pulse, temperature, weight, urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring).
• Perform phlebotomy, ECGs, and other delegated tasks in line with training and competence.
• Support medication administration reviews (e.g. check compliance, record observations.)
• Update clinical templates in SystmOne/EMIS under supervision.
• Support wound care, catheter care, and general patient monitoring as delegated.
• Act as a key link between the practice, care homes, and community services, recording outcomes from ward rounds and updating clinical systems accordingly.
• Follow up on action points post-ward round, including arranging tests, referrals, and prescriptions.
• Assist in delivering structured health assessments (e.g. frailty reviews, dementia screening tools, pulse checks for AF).

About us
Clacton PCN, located in North East Essex, comprises six practices: East Lynne Medical Centre (Lead Practice), North Clacton Medical Group, Old Road Surgery, Thorpe Surgery, Fronks Road Surgery, and Harewood Surgery. This dynamic and busy network offers opportunities for personal development, with a focus on supporting the local community and addressing health areas of interest to team members.
Details
Date posted
05 July 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
24,938 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
1 years
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
28766
Job locations
East Lynne Medical Centre
3/5 Wellesley Road
Clacton on Sea
Essex
CO15 3PP
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification. Job description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Experience in a clinical or care environment (e.g., HCA, support worker)
• Confident using clinical systems (SystmOne/EMIS)
• Full UK driving licence (if role involves travel to care homes)
• Strong clinical skills including venepuncture/phlebotomy.
• Excellent patient-facing communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidential manner with a compassionate and respectful approach, placing a high value on the dignity of patients, relatives, carers and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently, determining own workload priorities, as well as working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Experience in a clinical or care environment (e.g., HCA, support worker)
• Confident using clinical systems (SystmOne/EMIS)
• Full UK driving licence (if role involves travel to care homes)
• Strong clinical skills including venepuncture/phlebotomy.
• Excellent patient-facing communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidential manner with a compassionate and respectful approach, placing a high value on the dignity of patients, relatives, carers and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently, determining own workload priorities, as well as working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.