HCA

Nottingham City General Practice Alliance; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham City General Practice Alliance is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join our multidisciplinary team in general practice. The role centers on routine clinical tasks, health checks, and patient education, supporting nurses, PCN teams, and GPs to deliver safe, patient-centred care.

Responsibilities include clinical tasks such as blood pressure, BMI, venepuncture (if trained), urinalysis, preparing patients for consultations, and NHS Health Checks.

Qualifications

• GCSEs or equivalent including English.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
• Willingness to complete relevant training for the role.
• Basic understanding of patient care, confidentiality and data protection.
• Training in phlebotomy, NHS Health Checks, or ECGs.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a range of clinical tasks, including blood pressure monitoring, height, weight, BMI measurements, venepuncture (if trained) and urinalysis.
• Prepare patients for consultations and clinics.
• Support basic wound care and dressings.
• Carry out NHS Health Checks (if trained) and support screening programmes.
• Communicate clearly with patients and promote a positive patient experience.
• Work with Lead Nurse, Practice Nurses and GPs to support clinics and patient care.
• Escalate concerns to a clinician and follow infection prevention and control procedures.
• Support stock control and equipment checks; follow agreed protocols.

Skills

Blood pressure

Urinalysis

Phlebotomy

ECGs

Communication

Infection prevention and control

Education

GCSEs (including English)

NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care

Tools

Electronic health records

Basic IT systems

Job description

Go back Nottingham City General Practice Alliance

HCA

The closing date is 24 September 2026

The Healthcare Assistant (HCA) supports the nursing and clinical team to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred care in general practice. The role focuses on routine clinical tasks, health checks, and prevention, helping patients to understand and manage their health. The HCA works as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside Practice Nurses, Advanced Practitioners, and GPs.

Main duties of the job

• Supporting Patient Care
• Health Checks and Prevention
• Patient Education and Experience
• Working as Part of a Team
• Clinical Safety and Administration

About us

Formed in 2016, NCGPA is a vibrant GP federation supporting over 30 practices across Nottingham, serving more than 400,000 patients.

We champion collaboration, resilience, and innovation in general practice, sharing expertise and resources to help our teams thrive. From our city-centre hub, we run practices, support PCN teams, and deliver city-wide services.

Our mission is rooted in person-centred care, tackling health inequalities, and nurturing a sustainable workforce. With a caring ethos and ambitious vision, we're proud to support Nottingham's diverse communities and create a brighter future for primary care.

Find out further information by visiting our website https://www.ncgpa.org.uk/who-are-we/

Job responsibilities

• Carry out a range of clinical tasks, including:
  • Blood pressure monitoring
  • Height, weight, and BMI measurements
  • Venepuncture (if trained)
  • Urinalysis
• Prepare patients for consultations and clinics
• Support basic wound care and dressings
• Carry out NHS Health Checks (if trained)
• Support screening and recall programmes
• Communicate clearly with patients
• Support patients to understand simple health information
• Promote dignity, respect, and a positive patient experience
• Provide simple health advice, such as:
  • Healthy lifestyle choices
  • Smoking cessation support (within scope)
• Work closely with:
• Lead Nurse
• Practice Nurses
• GPs
• Other members of the health care team
• Support the smooth running of clinics
• Escalate concerns to a clinician when needed
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures
• Support stock control and equipment checks
• Work within agreed protocols and scope of practice

The HCA role includes opportunities to:

• Build clinical skills (e.g. phlebotomy, ECGs)
• Develop knowledge in long-term conditions health checks
• Progress into roles such as:
  • Senior Healthcare Assistant

This role suits someone who:

• Enjoys working with patients
• Is organised and reliable
• Wants to develop clinical skills in a general practice setting
• Values teamwork and compassionate care

Person Specification

Qaulifications and Training and Knowledge

• Good standard of general education (for example GCSEs or equivalent, including English)
• Willingness to complete relevant training for the role
• Basic understanding of: Patient care and wellbeing Confidentiality and data protection Infection prevention and control
• Care Certificate (or willingness to complete)
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
• Training in phlebotomy, NHS Health Checks, or ECGs
• Awareness of general practice and long-term conditions

Experience and Clinical Skills

• Experience working with people in a care, health, or support role
• Experience working as part of a team
• Experience providing patient or customer-focused care
• Ability to carry out basic clinical tasks (or willingness to train), including: Blood pressure Height, weight, and BMI Urinalysis
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Maintain accurate records and use basic IT systems
• Experience working in general practice or primary care
• Experience carrying out clinical observations (e.g. blood pressure, BMI)
• Experience supporting health promotion or screening programmes
• Experience in long term condition reviews

Personal Attributes and Working Approach

• Compassionate and patient-focused
• Friendly and approachable
• Willing to learn and develop
• Maintains professionalism and confidentiality
• Positive approach to service improvement
• Interest in developing clinical skills and progressing in primary care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Nottingham City General Practice Alliance