HCA (Maternity Cover)

NHS; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare service in Chesterfield is seeking a full-time Health Care Assistant to assist GPs and the nurse team with the management of patient care. Responsibilities include conducting health checks, phlebotomy, and supporting patient monitoring. Ideal candidates will have experience in a health care setting and relevant qualifications. The role offers a competitive salary of £13.80 per hour and is a fixed-term contract for 12 months.

Qualifications

• Experience within a health care setting.
• Experience in GP Practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist the GPs and practice nurse team in care management.
• Collaborate with the general practice team to meet patient needs.
• Undertake delegated tasks from the practice nurse team leader.

Skills

Quality care

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Basic IT Skills

Team working

Time management

Ability to work independently

Adaptability

Computer literate

Phlebotomy

ECGs

Blood Pressures

24hr BP checks

Education

GCSE English and Maths (C or above)

Care Certificate

Job description

Job Summary

To assist the GPs and practice nurse team in the service and delivery of the care management of the practice population. Responsible to: Senior practice nurses, practice manager and, ultimately, the GP Partners. Salary depends on experience. 37 hours a week Monday‑Friday to suit practice needs.

Main Duties

The post holder works under indirect supervision of the practice nurse team leader and undertakes tasks and duties delegated. They will collaborate with the general practice team to meet patient needs, following policy and procedures while providing supervision to more junior staff.

Location

30 Wheatbridge Road
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S40 2AB

Details

• Posted 07 November 2025
• Full‑time, 37 hrs per week
• Fixed‑term, 12 months contract
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• Salary: £13.80 an hour (negotiable depending on experience)

About Us

• 5 partners, 6 salaried GPs, 3 Nurse Practitioners
• Modern single site practice
• 15 min commute from South Sheffield
• SystmOne
• Training Practice
• Pharmacy next door with helpful pharmacist
• Veteran Friendly Practice
• Part of DCC Safe Place Scheme
• Admin & Management team with an open‑door policy
• Rated as CQC Good
• Large free on‑site car park
• Monthly QUEST sessions for training

Responsibilities

• Phlebotomy
• 24hr Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring
• CVD Health Checks
• Ear syringing
• New patient health checks
• ECG recording
• Urinalysis
• Chaperoning duties
• Blood pressure/pulse recording
• B12, Flu, Pneumococcal vaccinations (dependent on training)
• Weight management clinics
• Spirometry
• Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment
• Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
• 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
• Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients' health and well‑being
• Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated
• Assisting with recall
• 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 well‑being
• Other delegated duties considered appropriate to the post

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (C or above) 4 or above
• Care Certificate

Experience

• Experience within a health care setting
• Experience in GP Practice

Knowledge / Skills

• Ability to provide quality care
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good organisational skills
• Basic IT Skills
• Good team working skills
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to work independently following verbal or written instructions
• Adaptable to change
• Computer literate
• Phlebotomy
• ECGs
• Blood Pressures
• 24hr BP checks

Desirable

• Knowledge in systmOne
• NHS Health Checks
• Dressings/ simple woundcare
• Vaccs and Imms course
• Ear syringing
• Spirometry
• Health and safety awareness
• Awareness of Blood Borne Viruses

Person Specification

• Provide cover for absence of other HCA when required

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.