Health Care Assistant

York Medical Group; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare practice in York is seeking a dedicated Health Care Assistant (HCA) to join a supportive clinical team. The role involves delivering patient-centred care, administering vaccines, and supporting chronic disease management. Previous experience is not required for apprentices. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, caring, and willing to learn. Join a vibrant practice that values innovation and collaboration while making a real difference in patients' lives.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Generous 6 weeks annual leave

Opportunities for career development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Confidence in blood taking and performing ECGs.
• Ability to work flexibly across multiple sites.
• Experience with audits or quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centred HCA services.
• Collect and prepare pathology samples.
• Administer vaccines and injections.
• Conduct ECGs and support chronic disease management.
• Provide wound care and respond to safeguarding concerns.

Skills

Patient-centred care

Communication skills

Venepuncture

Chronic disease management

Job description

Location: York Medical Group

Hours: Full/Part time hours

Salary: Based on experience

Job Type: Permanent

HCA atYork Medical Group Role

We are now looking for a dedicated Health CareAssistant (HCA) to join our collaborative and supportive clinical team. We alsowelcome applications from HCA apprentices anexciting opportunity tostart your career in the NHS while gaining hands-on experience andtraining.

For HCA Apprentice:No prior HCA experience is required just enthusiasm, a caring nature, and awillingness to learn and develop a career in the NHS.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to thrive in a dynamic,supportive setting we want to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

We are now looking for a dedicated Health Care Assistant, HCA to join our collaborative and supportive clinical team.

As an HCA, you will be at the frontline of patient care, supporting the wider clinical team and playing a vital role in promoting health, delivering hands-on care, and empowering patients through education and prevention.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Generous 6 weeks annual leave
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for career development and training
• The chance to be part of a practice that values innovation, collaboration, and care

About us

Make a Real Difference Every DayJoin York Medical Group, a vibrant, innovative, and forward-thinking practiceat the heart of York. Serving over 44,000 patients across six city-based sites,were proud of our integrated team of GPs, ANPs, Nurses, HCAs, Mental HealthWorkers, and many others who share one mission: delivering exceptional,compassionate healthcare.

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Delivering patient-centred HCA services in line with practice protocols
• Collecting and preparing pathology samples (e.g. venepuncture, INR, urinalysis)
• Administering vaccines and injections (e.g. B12, flu, pneumonia, shingles)
• Conducting ECGs and supporting chronic disease management
• Providing both Basic and Complex wound care, stitch removal
• Safeguarding adults and children and responding appropriately to concerns
• Participating in audits and maintaining infection control and stock levels

Person Specification

Qualifications

• What Were Looking For
• Previous HCA experience, not required for apprentice
• Confidence in venepuncture, blood taking
• ECGs
• Ability to work flexibly across our sites, including occasional Saturdays and extended hours
• Strong communication skills and a patient-first approach
• Experience with chronic disease management
• Previous involvement in audits or quality improvement initiatives

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.