Health Care Assistant - HCA

NHS; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Health Care Assistant for clinical support roles in Melton Mowbray. This full-time or part-time position involves assisting GPs and nursing teams in delivering high-quality primary care. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 in Clinical Healthcare Support and strong interpersonal skills. The role includes responsibilities such as infection control, assisting with procedures, and supporting team development. Competitive salary based on experience is offered.

Qualifications

• Understanding of infection prevention and control measures.
• Knowledge and skills in clinical roles.
• Experience with phlebotomy is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist GPs and nursing team in delivering care.
• Work within clear parameters after training.
• Support development of other staff including nurses.
• Maintain health and safety and infection control policies.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Clinical Healthcare Support

Tools

EMIS/SystmOne

Job description

Job Summary

Health Care Assistant – Clinical role, full‑time or part‑time.

Interviews to take place 8 January 2026.

Location: Latham House Medical Practice – Sage Cross Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire (LE13 1NX) and Regency Road, Asfordby, Leicestershire (LE14 3YL).

About Us

Conveniently situated within 30 minutes from Grantham and the A1, 40 minutes from Nottingham and Leicester, and 50 minutes from Peterborough. Melton Mowbray is a large market town offering all local amenities including easy access to schools and good quality housing. The town is surrounded by picturesque villages, beautiful countryside, and local activities such as Rutland Water. You will have the opportunity to provide high‑quality primary care services for a mixed demographic population of 37,300 patients.

Details

Date posted: 09 December 2025.

Pay scheme: Salary based on experience – LHMP Scale 3.

Contract: Permanent.

Working pattern: Full‑time or part‑time.

Reference number: A3522-25-0014.

Job Description

• Assist GPs and the nursing team in delivering a safe and high‑quality primary care service.
• Undertake delegated tasks under direct or indirect supervision.
• Work within clear parameters and accountability after appropriate training and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Work under the supervision of a registered practitioner.
• Follow agreed protocols and procedures.
• Solve routine problems within scope of role, escalating when required.
• Accept delegated responsibility after necessary training.
• Attend practice and group meetings.
• Complete statutory and mandatory training.
• Take responsibility for own development and identify gaps in knowledge and skills.
• Inform line manager/registered nurse or practice manager if unable to perform duties competently.
• Support development of other staff, including pre‑registration nurses.
• Carry out infection control and prevention measures.
• Assist with ordering of clinical stock/supplies.
• Assist with monitoring and maintaining medical equipment/devices.
• Record procedures such as phlebotomy, specimen preparation, NHS health checks, vitals, urinalysis, health promotion, diabetic foot checks, spirometry, basic hypertension, ear irrigation, and vaccine administration (with legal authority).
• Assist clinicians with minor surgical procedures.
• Act as chaperone.
• Assist in basic wound care management under supervision.
• Remove wound closure materials.
• Communicate clearly with patients, carers, and relatives.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and outside agencies.
• Maintain awareness of data protection and confidentiality.
• Support and maintain health & safety and infection control policies.
• Support equality and diversity policy.

Person Specification

Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 3 or QCF Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support or equivalent (desirable).

Essential Knowledge:

• Up‑to‑date knowledge and skills in clinical roles.
• Understanding of infection prevention and control measures.
• Understanding of effective team working.

Essential Skills:

• Good organisational skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Essential Additional:

• Enhanced DBS certification.
• Legal right to work in the UK.
• Hep B/MMR – vaccinated or willing to be vaccinated.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to high‑quality service delivery.

Experience:

• Experience of infection prevention and control measures in clinical practice.
• Phlebotomy experience.
• Experience with EMIS/SystmOne (desirable).
• Experience in primary care (desirable).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position requires a DBS check and is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Employer Details

Employer: Latham House Medical Practice

Address: Sage Cross Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1NX

Website: https://www.lhmp.co.uk/