Health Care Assistant (HCA) General Practice

Little Harwood Health Centre; West Wick; Sur place; GBP 15 000 - 21 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Little Harwood Health Centre is seeking an experienced General Practice Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our team and support the clinical staff in delivering high-quality patient care. The successful candidate will have a Level 3 Healthcare qualification or a Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate and experience in a General Practice setting.

A full clean driving licence is advantageous for occasional home visits.

Qualifications

• Experience in General Practice as an HCA is required.
• Strong communication and patient-care skills.
• Willingness to undertake mandatory training and development.

Responsabilités

• Conduct new patient health checks.
• Record ECGs and manage laboratory samples.
• Sterilise and maintain surgical equipment; ensure vaccine cold chain.
• Restock and clean consulting rooms; assist GPs during minor procedures.
• Support data collection on health needs and outcomes.
• Assist with immunisation clinics and health promotion activities.

Formation

Level 3 Healthcare qualification

Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate

Outils

EMIS Web

Description du poste

Health Care Assistant (HCA) General Practice

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced General Practice Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our team.

The successful candidate should hold either a Level 3 Healthcare qualification or a Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate qualification and have a proven track record of working in General Practice as a Healthcare Assistant. Due to the requirement to undertake occasional home visits, a full clean driving licence would be advantageous.

Experience of EMIS Web and a good understanding of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) requirements are desirable.

Working under the direct supervision of the Senior Practice Nurse, and in accordance with practice policies, guidelines, and protocols, the Healthcare Assistant will support the clinical team in the provision and delivery of high-quality patient care and prescribed programmes of care.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applicants.

Main duties of the job

Job Overview

Primary Duties and Areas of Responsibility

• New patient health checks
• ECG recording
• Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses
• Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment
• Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
• Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
• 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 and taught specifically in relation to that individual
• 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

About us

Join Our Team at Little Harwood Health Centre Healthcare Assistant (HCA) Vacancy

At Little Harwood Health Centre, we are proud to be a well-established and patient-focused GP practice located in the heart of the community. We are committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate healthcare to our diverse patient population, and we place great emphasis on continuity of care, innovation, and clinical excellence.

Our team is made up of dedicated GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, and administrative staff who work collaboratively in a supportive and friendly environment. We believe in mutual respect, shared learning, and a proactive approach to patient care. The practice encourages personal development and offers opportunities for ongoing training and career progression.

Working with us means becoming part of a warm, inclusive, and hard-working team where your contribution is truly valued. Staff wellbeing is a priority, and we promote a positive work-life balance, offering flexible working patterns, regular team meetings, and support from experienced colleagues.

If you're a motivated and caring individual with a passion for patient care, we would love to hear from you.

Job responsibilities

Primary Duties and Areas of Responsibility

• New patient health checks
• ECG recording
• Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses
• Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment
• Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
• Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
• 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 and taught specifically in relation to that individual
• 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

Notes & Review

The Job Description is not intended to be a fully comprehensive description of the duties of the post-holder and may develop over time. Therefore, these duties will be subject to regular review and may be amended in consultation with the post-holder. All members of staff should be prepared to take on additional duties or relinquish existing duties in order to maintain the efficient running of the organisation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant or in a patient-facing healthcare role
• Good communication and interpersonal skills; able to interact professionally with patients, families, and the healthcare team
• Caring and compassionate approach, with a genuine interest in patient wellbeing
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately
• Basic clinical skills, including:
• Blood pressure monitoring
• Height and weight measurement
• Assisting with basic clinical procedures
• Ability to follow instructions and standard operating procedures accurately
• Strong organisational skills and effective time management
• IT literacy and ability to learn clinical systems (e.g. EMIS or similar)
• Understanding of infection control, health and safety, and hygiene standards
• Ability to work independent and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service
• Willingness to undertake mandatory training and ongoing professional development
• Good level of spoken and written English
• Right to work in the UK
• Previous experience working in a general practice or primary care setting
• Phlebotomy training and recent experience in taking bloods
• Experience performing:
• ECGs
• Urinalysis
• Wound care
• NHS Health Checks
• Knowledge of and experience using EMIS Web or other clinical systems
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent healthcare qualification)
• Training in infection prevention and control
• Experience supporting:
• Weight management
• Other health promotion initiatives
• Understanding of long-term condition monitoring, such as diabetes or hypertension
• Experience assisting with immunisation clinics (e.g. flu or COVID)
• Up-to-date Basic Life Support (BLS) and manual handling training
• Awareness of CQC standards, clinical governance, and safeguarding procedures
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment
• Confidence in working autonomously as well as collaboratively
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and training

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.