Health Care Assistant

York Medical Group; York; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a dedicated Health Care Assistant to join their innovative team. This role involves providing essential nursing support, maintaining accurate patient records, and delivering health education. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a diverse team to ensure high-quality patient care across multiple sites. Flexibility is key, as the position may require extended hours and weekend shifts. If you are passionate about patient care and looking to make a difference in the community, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care.
• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing support to the clinical team for patient care.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and support health promotion.
• Administer injections and manage chronic diseases.

Skills

Patient Care

Health Education

Clinical Decision Making

Communication Skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

GCSE Grade A to C in English and Maths

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The successful candidate may be required to work across the sites on occasions so a degree of flexibility is required, plus some extended hours and Saturdays will be expected on a rota basis at some point.

Main duties of the job

To provide nursing support to all members of the clinical team to ensure the efficient and effective provision of clinical care to all patients within the practice

About Us

York Medical Group is a large, inner city practice, serving a population of 44,000 over 6 sites and consider themselves as a forward thinking, innovative and driven team of professionals meeting the demands of patient care. We have a diversified workforce made up of GPs, ANPs, UCPs, Nurses, Assistant Practitioners, Health Care Assistants, Care Coordinators, Link Workers and Mental Health Workers.

Date posted

01 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0821-25-0004

Job locations

32 Clifton

YORK

YO30 6AE

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties And Responsibilities:

To provide Health Care Assistant services to the practice population.

Supported by the nursing teams, deliver care within the boundaries of role and in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols

Responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision making within the parameters of their qualifications and role requirement

Focus up on supporting patients to be healthy, by assessing their needs, providing HCA care, health education advice, screening activities, implementing care at the surgery and in the community settings when required, running a variety of clinics

Maintain clinically accurate records.

Work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients and support the delivery of policy, protocols and procedures, providing HCA guidance as required.

To make professional decisions, providing safe, evidence -based, cost effective individualised patient care to include; health checks, manual and automatic blood pressure, manual and rhythm pulse, temperature, height, weight, BMI and blood sugar levels.

To be involved in taking and preparing pathology samples which will include, venepuncture, INR and urinalysis.

Undertake ECG's

Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate programmes to promote health and well-being and prevent adverse effects on health and well-being.

Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies and encourage principles of self-care.

Offer holistic service to patients and their families, developing where appropriate an on-going plan or care/support, with an emphasis on prevention and self-care

Weight Management Advice.

signposting to relevant healthcare providers to assist with the promotion of healthy living.

Ear Care; providing education and advice in relation to basic ear care. Undertake ear syringing when clinically indicated.

Administer B12, Influenza, Pneumonia and shingles injections under the provision of Patient Specific Directives.

Chronic Disease Management; undertake appropriate investigations and clinical observations following practice guidelines and protocols for patients with chronic diseases CHD, diabetes and Hypertension.

Wound Management; meet the needs of the patients presenting for wound care and use dressing formulary and care plan initiated and reviewed by the practice nurse. Provide basic wound care and removal of stiches and clips.

Emergency Care; prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.

Adult and child safeguarding; recognise patients who may be at risk and raise concerns appropriately.

Infection Control; ensure that policy and procedures are always adhered to.

Stock Control; ensure that adequate stock levels in all clinical rooms are maintained and rotated. Ensure daily, weekly and monthly checks are completed.

Participate in audits where appropriate.

The successful candidate may be required to work across the sites on occasions so a degree of flexibility is required, plus some extended hours and Saturdays will be expected on a rota basis at some point.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties And Responsibilities:

To provide Health Care Assistant services to the practice population.

Supported by the nursing teams, deliver care within the boundaries of role and in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols

Responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision making within the parameters of their qualifications and role requirement

Focus up on supporting patients to be healthy, by assessing their needs, providing HCA care, health education advice, screening activities, implementing care at the surgery and in the community settings when required, running a variety of clinics

Maintain clinically accurate records.

Work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients and support the delivery of policy, protocols and procedures, providing HCA guidance as required.

To make professional decisions, providing safe, evidence -based, cost effective individualised patient care to include; health checks, manual and automatic blood pressure, manual and rhythm pulse, temperature, height, weight, BMI and blood sugar levels.

To be involved in taking and preparing pathology samples which will include, venepuncture, INR and urinalysis.

Undertake ECG's

Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate programmes to promote health and well-being and prevent adverse effects on health and well-being.

Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies and encourage principles of self-care.

Offer holistic service to patients and their families, developing where appropriate an on-going plan or care/support, with an emphasis on prevention and self-care

Weight Management Advice.

signposting to relevant healthcare providers to assist with the promotion of healthy living.

Ear Care; providing education and advice in relation to basic ear care. Undertake ear syringing when clinically indicated.

Administer B12, Influenza, Pneumonia and shingles injections under the provision of Patient Specific Directives.

Chronic Disease Management; undertake appropriate investigations and clinical observations following practice guidelines and protocols for patients with chronic diseases CHD, diabetes and Hypertension.

Wound Management; meet the needs of the patients presenting for wound care and use dressing formulary and care plan initiated and reviewed by the practice nurse. Provide basic wound care and removal of stiches and clips.

Emergency Care; prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.

Adult and child safeguarding; recognise patients who may be at risk and raise concerns appropriately.

Infection Control; ensure that policy and procedures are always adhered to.

Stock Control; ensure that adequate stock levels in all clinical rooms are maintained and rotated. Ensure daily, weekly and monthly checks are completed.

Participate in audits where appropriate.

The successful candidate may be required to work across the sites on occasions so a degree of flexibility is required, plus some extended hours and Saturdays will be expected on a rota basis at some point.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
• GCSE grade A to C in English and Math's
• have previous health care assistant experience
  
  

Desirable

• already have experience as a health care assistant
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
• GCSE grade A to C in English and Math's
• have previous health care assistant experience
  
  

Desirable

• already have experience as a health care assistant
  
  

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

York Medical Group

Address

32 Clifton

YORK

YO30 6AE

Employer's website

https://www.yorkmedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

York Medical Group

Address

32 Clifton

YORK

YO30 6AE

Employer's website

https://www.yorkmedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals

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