Healthcare Assistant HCA

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Oldham is seeking an experienced Healthcare Assistant to join its friendly teams. The role supports the clinical team in providing patient care, including conducting health checks and administering vaccinations. Candidates should have teamwork skills and experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in primary care. Opportunities are available for both full-time and part-time work.

Qualifications

• Experience in a general practice setting.
• Must demonstrate excellent teamwork skills.
• Experience working in a healthcare setting, preferably primary care.

Responsibilities

• Support the clinical team in delivering patient care.
• Conduct new patient health checks.
• Perform NHS health checks.
• Measure blood pressure, height, and weight.
• Administer vaccinations and perform phlebotomy.
• Monitor and record vaccine/cold chain storage.

Skills

Teamwork skills

Venepuncture

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our friendly teams across five practices in Oldham. Candidates should have experience in a general practice setting.

The ideal candidate must demonstrate excellent teamwork skills. The Healthcare Assistant will support the clinical team in providing and delivering patient care.

The successful candidate will perform general practice HCA duties, including:

• Taking and recording procedures such as BP, smoking status, blood tests, flu vaccinations, B12 injections, health checks, and chronic condition monitoring.

Main duties include:

1. Conducting new patient health checks
2. Performing NHS health checks
3. Measuring blood pressure, height, and weight
4. Phlebotomy
5. ECGs
6. Administering flu, B12, and pneumococcal vaccinations
7. Chaperoning duties
8. Monitoring and recording vaccine/cold chain storage
9. Assisting in patient health assessment and surveillance
10. Undertaking delegated clinical activities for specific patients
11. Assisting with data collection on health and well-being to improve practice QOF achievement

About us

Hope Citadel Healthcare aims to transform lives through whole-person centered healthcare.

Details

• Date posted: 31 July 2025
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £14.10 per hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: B0212-25-0037

Location

Hilltop Surgery, Fircroft Road, Oldham, OL8 2QD

Job responsibilities include:

• Working closely with the nursing team
• Performing ECG recording, phlebotomy, spirometry
• Managing laboratory samples
• Handling vaccine cold chain storage and recording
• Restocking surgical and vaccination supplies
• Preparing and maintaining clinical environments
• Supporting patient health assessments and surveillance
• Engaging in health promotion activities
• Collecting and analyzing health data

Person specifications

Qualifications (Essential):

• Venepuncture

Experience (Essential):

• Working in a healthcare setting, preferably primary care
• Managing appointments

Desirable:

• Independent working experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Employer details

Hope Citadel Healthcare CIC

Address: Hilltop Surgery, Fircroft Road, Oldham, OL8 2QD

Website: http://www.hopecitadel.org.uk/