Health Care Assistant (HCA)

NHS; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Shrewsbury seeks a motivated Health Care Assistant for part-time work, 24 hours per week. The role involves clinical duties such as health assessments, dressing changes, and supporting the Nursing Team. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a good standard of education. The practice values teamwork and provides high-quality patient care. This permanent position offers competitive salary based on experience, requiring a commitment to ongoing development in a primary care setting.

Qualifications

• Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients.
• Experience of working in a GP practice.
• Practical experience of computerised recording systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Nursing Team in clinical and administrative duties.
• Maintain a high standard of care for the patients.
• Work within Practice protocols and guidelines.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Time Management

Problem solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

GCSE Mathematics

GCSE English

Good standard of general education

Healthcare qualification

Phlebotomy qualification

Job description

Job Summary

We are an established medical practice based in Shrewsbury with a list size of over 11,000. We have an opportunity for a Health Care Assistant to join our team for 24 hours per week.

The Hours Of Work

Monday - 8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday - 8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday - 8:00am - 5:00pm

Please contact to request an application form to apply for this position.

Main duties of the job

CLINICAL DUTIES

• Carry out health assessments on newly registered patients, e.g. testing urine, blood pressure checks, pulse, heights, weights, peak flow measurements and taking family history
• Venepuncture and packaging of blood samples
• Carry out dressing changes, under the supervision of a clinician
• Assist in minor operations, as directed by the Doctor and/or Practice Nurse
• Carry out ECG testing and 24 hour blood pressure monitoring
• Deal with hazardous waste appropriately
• Act as a chaperone when required
• Carry out ear syringing
• Carry out NHS Health Checks
• Administer vaccinations in line with local and national guidelines
• Carry out home visits to patients as required

HOUSEKEEPING DUTIES

• Clean and restock doctors rooms daily
• Ensure that stocks (drugs & consumables) are ordered
• Prepare HCA & doctors clinical areas, in readiness for clinical sessions including instrument preparation, cleaning, checking of expiry dates, replacing and restocking
• Ensure that the drug refrigerators are checked daily for the correct temperature, and that contents are checked for expiry dates
• Ensure adequate supplies are available and that the cold chain is maintained
• Ensure that equipment is fully operational and that any servicing is arranged and recorded
• Ensure that infection control standards are adhered to, report to Nursing team if standards are not being met. If appropriate attend local IPC meetings conduct internal Infection Control audits.

About Us

We adopt a teamwork approach to working and are enthusiastic, supportive, well organised, with an emphasis on supporting our clinicians releasing them to maximise their time with patients. We hold a CQC rating of outstanding and are consistently high QOF achievers.

We have a particular interest in providing training for clinicians and pastoral support to students and junior doctors. We are a member of Shrewsbury Primary Care Network.

We are looking for a candidate who is proactive, highly motivated, with a commitment to the provision and further development of high quality services in a primary care setting.

Details

Date posted: 05 January 2026

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: Depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: A0803-26-0000

Job Location

25 Sutton Road
Shrewsbury
SY2 6DL

Job Description

Job responsibilities

To assist the Nursing Team in delivery of both their clinical and administrative duties, maintaining a high standard of care for the patients of the Practice, whilst working within Practice protocols and guidelines.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

To assist the Nursing Team in delivery of both their clinical and administrative duties, maintaining a high standard of care for the patients of the Practice, whilst working within Practice protocols and guidelines.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Mathematics
• GCSE English
• Good standard of general education

Desirable

• Healthcare qualification
• Phlebotomy qualification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (Written and Oral)
• Time Management and the ability to work to deadlines
• Problem solving skills
• Interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Some knowledge of clinical IT systems
• A detailed understanding of a General Practice environment

Experience

Essential

• Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients
• Experience of working in a GP practice
• Practical experience of computerised recording systems

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 details

Employer name: Marden Medical Practice

Address: 25 Sutton Road, Shrewsbury, SY2 6DL

Employer's website: https://www.mardenpractice.co.uk/

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