HCA - Health Care Assistant

NHS; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading GP practice in Milton Keynes seeks a confident and experienced Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join their clinical team. The role includes delivering high-quality patient care, performing clinical tasks like ECGs, wound care, and vaccinations. A supportive environment prioritizing professional development awaits the successful candidate.

Benefits

5 weeks annual leave pro rata plus bank holidays

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme

Free on-site parking

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a healthcare assistant role within a primary care or community setting.
• Competency in phlebotomy, ECGs, and routine dressings.
• Experience administering vaccinations.

Responsibilities

• Conducting new patient health checks.
• Carrying out wound care, including routine and complex dressings.
• Administering vaccinations including B12, Flu, Pneumonia, and Shingles.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Wound care

Communication

Patient monitoring

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

We are a friendly and supportive GP practicebased in Milton Keynes, looking for a confident and experienced HealthcareAssistant (HCA) to join our clinical team. This is a vital patient-facing role,offering the opportunity to deliver high-quality care in a close-knit,forward-thinking environment

Main duties of the job

MainDuties of the Job

ECGrecording

Routineand complex wound care, including compression dressings

Administrationof B12, Flu, Pneumonia, and Shingles vaccinations subject to PGD competency

Footpulse checks and physical health monitoring

Supportingpatients on the chronic disease register with health checks

Youwill also be expected to assist in maintaining clinical areas and ensureappropriate infection control measures are followed.

About us

AboutUs

PurbeckHealth Centre is a well-established, community-focused GP surgery in MiltonKeynes. We pride ourselves on our patient-centred approach and the friendly,collaborative atmosphere in our team. You will be joining a supportive workenvironment that values respect, flexibility, and team development.

Whatwe offer:

5weeks annual leave pro rata plus bank holidays

Accessto the NHS Pension Scheme

Freeon-site parking

Ongoingtraining and development opportunities

Adedicated and experienced clinical support team

Job responsibilities

Job Description

The Healthcare Assistant (HCA) will work as an integral part of the clinical team at Purbeck Health Centre, supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality, and patient-focused care. The role involves a wide range of clinical and support duties carried out under the supervision of the nursing team and in accordance with the individuals training and competency.

Key responsibilities include:

Undertaking new patient health checks

Supporting the Practice Nurse with health promotion activities and chronic disease clinics

Recording and performing ECGs as requested

Carrying out wound care, including routine and complex dressings such as compression bandaging

Administering vaccinations including B12, Flu, Pneumonia, and Shingles (subject to PGD and competency)

Conducting baseline observations including blood pressure, pulse, pulse oximetry, temperature, and BMI

Facilitating routine and 24-hour blood pressure monitoring and advising patients accordingly

Performing foot pulse checks and general physical health assessments

Providing support for opportunistic and routine chronic disease health checks

Acting as a chaperone when required

Undertaking venepuncture (when trained)

Performing ear irrigation under supervision (once trained)

Preparing and recording specimens for laboratory transport

Carrying out infection control duties, including:

Cleaning clinical areas and fridges according to protocols

Ensuring clinical rooms are stocked and ready for use

Managing clinical waste and replacing sharps bins in line with IPC policy

Participating in audits, shared learning, and service improvement initiatives

Supporting practice opening and closing procedures in line with the duty rota

The post-holder is expected to work flexibly and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the clinical service at the practice.

Person Specification

Person Specification

• Person Specification
• Previous experience in a healthcare assistant role within a primary care or community setting
• Competency in phlebotomy, ECGs, and routine dressings
• Confident in taking BP, foot pulses, and carrying out physical checks
• Knowledge or experience of working with patients with long-term conditions
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and record-keeping skills
• Experience administering vaccinations
• Previous experience in a GP surgery
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)

Experience

• Experience
• Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a GP surgery, primary care, or community health setting
• Proven ability to carry out phlebotomy, blood pressure monitoring, and routine clinical observations
• Experience in wound care, including dressings and basic infection control procedures
• Familiarity with supporting patients with long-term conditions e.g. diabetes, hypertension, COPD
• Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Confident in maintaining accurate clinical records and patient documentation
• Experience in using clinical systems or basic IT applications e.g. SystmOne
• Experience administering vaccinations e.g. B12, Flu, Pneumonia, Shingles
• Previous experience working in a general practice environment
• Experience in assisting with minor surgical procedures
• Experience in performing ECGs and 24-hour blood pressure monitoring
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control standards in a clinical setting
• Participation in clinical audits or quality improvement initiatives

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.

Depending on experience£12.21 – £12.61 per hour (depending on experience)