Job Description

This is a dual HCA role involving working in an organised and structured way alongside the practice home visiting team out in the community as well as undertaking HCA clinics in Practice.
This is a vital role involves supporting the home visiting team with conducting home visits to undertake health care related activities i.e. phlebotomy, blood pressure, height, weight, lifestyle areas such as smoking and alcohol, ECG, chronic disease annual reviews.
You will also be required to work in practice working under the direct supervision of the Senior Nurse Lead 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. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, following policy and procedures.
Main duties of the job
To assist in the delivery of high-quality, holistic care to patients within a primary care setting, supporting the nursing and medical teams in promoting health, preventing illness, and managing long-term conditions.
About us
North Cumbria Primary Care Ltd (NCPC) is an innovative not for profit social enterprise, established to create a network of great surgeries which sustains and supports the development of general practice across the local area. We enable our member general practices to continue to operate as local family practices with the benefit of a large and robust infrastructure to provide support.
Details
Date posted
10 October 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
25,036.62 to 26,531.59 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
A4837-25-0011
Job locations
James Street
Workington
Cumbria
CA14 2DL
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
Support the Practice home visiting service seeing patients in their own homes
Injectables (supported by theory, competencies & certificate & in-line with national search criteria as foundation of PSD):
COVID Injections - Following provision of Certificate & Competencies documentation
Influenza vaccinations (Adults 18 years and over) Following provision of Certificate & Competencies documentation
B12 injections - (Following initiation by GP & loading dose by Practice Nurse) - Following provision of Certificate & Competencies documentation
Pneumonia vaccinations - (Adults over 65) - Following provision of Certificate & Competencies documentation
Shingles vaccinations - (In line with National searches) - Following provision of Certificate & Competencies documentation
Phlebotomy
NHS Health Checks
Quality Outcomes Framework long term condition management - working alongside Practice Nurse for patient reviews, any areas of QOF appropriate to role and at discretion of Practice Nurse, GP & Practice Manager
Blood-pressure checks
Fitting ambulatory blood pressure machines
Fitting ambulatory ECG monitors
Urinalysis (Dip stick urines in line with our urines policy liaising with Practice Nurse/GP)
Weight Management checks (where felt appropriate by GP/Practice Nurse/Dietician)
Diabetes foot checks as part of annual diabetes reviews
Simple dressings (supported by Practice Nurse)
ECG recording
Chaperoning duties
Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses
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/joint injections where appropriate
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
Be expected to see patients in their own home as and when required
Any other clinical or administrative duties in line with your individual skill set and felt appropriate to this role
The duties and responsibilities shown above are not exhaustive but should merely be regarded as a guide.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
Support the Practice home visiting service seeing patients in their own homes
Injectables (supported by theory, competencies & certificate & in-line with national search criteria as foundation of PSD):
COVID Injections - Following provision of Certificate & Competencies documentation
Influenza vaccinations (Adults 18 years and over) Following provision of Certificate & Competencies documentation
B12 injections - (Following initiation by GP & loading dose by Practice Nurse) - Following provision of Certificate & Competencies documentation
Pneumonia vaccinations - (Adults over 65) - Following provision of Certificate & Competencies documentation
Shingles vaccinations - (In line with National searches) - Following provision of Certificate & Competencies documentation
Phlebotomy
NHS Health Checks
Quality Outcomes Framework long term condition management - working alongside Practice Nurse for patient reviews, any areas of QOF appropriate to role and at discretion of Practice Nurse, GP & Practice Manager
Blood-pressure checks
Fitting ambulatory blood pressure machines
Fitting ambulatory ECG monitors
Urinalysis (Dip stick urines in line with our urines policy liaising with Practice Nurse/GP)
Weight Management checks (where felt appropriate by GP/Practice Nurse/Dietician)
Diabetes foot checks as part of annual diabetes reviews
Simple dressings (supported by Practice Nurse)
ECG recording
Chaperoning duties
Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses
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/joint injections where appropriate
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
Be expected to see patients in their own home as and when required
Any other clinical or administrative duties in line with your individual skill set and felt appropriate to this role
The duties and responsibilities shown above are not exhaustive but should merely be regarded as a guide.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential

• Must be personable, polite and approachable
• Must be a team player
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Must be aware of their own professional boundaries and highlight any concerns or areas of required development
• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
• Able to work on own initiative
• Able to work under pressure and remain calm

Core Values
Essential

• Strong commitment to the vision and values of NCPC
• Genuine interest in and commitment to the needs of the local community
• Ability to work as part of a team and establish good working relationships at all levels.

Experience, Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• Experience of working as an Health Care Assistant
• Ability to provide quality care
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good organisational skills
• Good team working skills
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to work independently following verbal or written instructions
• Computer literate

Desirable

• Previous experience in the use of EMIS clinical system
• Experience of working in primary care
• Experience of working in the community

Job related requirements
Essential

• Provide cover for absence of other HCA when required
• Be able to drive and hold a full clean driving license

Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential

• Must be personable, polite and approachable
• Must be a team player
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Must be aware of their own professional boundaries and highlight any concerns or areas of required development
• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
• Able to work on own initiative
• Able to work under pressure and remain calm

Core Values
Essential

• Strong commitment to the vision and values of NCPC
• Genuine interest in and commitment to the needs of the local community
• Ability to work as part of a team and establish good working relationships at all levels.

Experience, Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• Experience of working as an Health Care Assistant
• Ability to provide quality care
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good organisational skills
• Good team working skills
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to work independently following verbal or written instructions
• Computer literate

Desirable

• Previous experience in the use of EMIS clinical system
• Experience of working in primary care
• Experience of working in the community

Job related requirements
Essential

• Provide cover for absence of other HCA when required
• Be able to drive and hold a full clean driving license

Skills Required