Health Care Assistant

Job description

Health Care Assistant 22.5 hours per week

We are looking for a cheerful, conscientious and adaptable person to join our team.

The HCA will: Collaborate with clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion, long-term condition management and patient education. Aim to meet the nationally agreed targets for health as agreed in the GMS contract. Assist with the delivery and provision of high-quality primary health care services, for the health and wellbeing of patients at the practice, including clinical and administrative tasks.

Applicants should possess the appropriate qualifications, of NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent. Previous experience in general practice would be advantageous. Excellent communication skills and a confident manner, common sense, a willingness to learn, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are essential attributes of any applicants.

Main duties of the jobThe HCA works within the organisation and supports the clinical, practice nursing and administrative teams in the delivery of clinical and administrative services. This role involves working as part of the practice multi-disciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population.

Having completed the NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent qualification, the HCA will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion, long-term condition management and patient education while also supporting the administrative team on an as-required basis.

The HCA will work under the supervision of a registered clinician while developing competencies in community-based care. The role is at Support Worker Level and as described in NHS E Primary Care and General Practice Nursing Career and Core Capabilities Framework.

The post-holder will be an integral part of the general practice team.

About usOur objective is to provide accessible, personalised, effective and high-quality General Practice Services, that meet the health needs of all our patients. To empower them to lead healthier lives through innovation, education, and collaboration.

Job responsibilitiesPrimary key responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Healthcare Assistant in delivering health services. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

Consult with patients and their families to undertake assessments of patient need

Deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion, long-term condition management and patient education

Be an integral part of the general practice team

Provide clinical support to registered nurses and other healthcare professionals within the organisation

Deliver basic clinical care interventions under supervision, supporting continuity of care and patient safety initiatives

Act as a chaperone as required

Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation

Provide support during minor operations as required

Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC Policy

Work within national and local protocols where these exist

Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children

Recognise the boundaries of their practice and know when and to whom patients should be referred

Support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements

Support the administrative team on an as‐required basis

Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes

Contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance

Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times

Attend a formal appraisal with their manager at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed

Wider responsibilities

Participate in any audits as directed

Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

Support and participate in shared learning

Clinical Tasks

The following are the main clinical tasks for the Healthcare Assistant role.

24hr Ambulatory monitoring

24hr ECGs

Administer vaccinations and injections under the supervision of a registered nurse or GP (if you are trained and competent).

Assist with chronic disease management clinics, including hypertension, stroke/TIA, atrial fibrillation, and chronic kidney disease.

Assisting the GPs with women's health clinics and minor surgery clinics

Basic wound care

Blood pressure monitoring

Chaperoning

Check the emergency drugs and equipment

Compression dressings (if you have received training and are competent)

D-dimer testing

Doppler testing (if you have received training and are competent)

Electrocardiographs (ECGs)

Health education including promoting the health benefits of a healthy diet, smoking cessation and exercise

Learning Disability reviews

Maintain and clean environments following clinical procedures

New Patient checks

NHS Health Checks

Prepare and maintain environments for clinical procedures

Removal of sutures and clips

Urinalysis

Weight monitoring

Administrative Tasks

The following are the main administrative tasks for the Healthcare Assistant role.

Input of general data and clinical information onto electronic patients records

Stock taking and ordering supplies of clinical/medical equipment

Restocking of clinical rooms as required

Dealing with telephone enquiries as appropriateReferral of patients to other medical or administrative personnel and voluntary agencies when appropriate

Preparation of equipment for testing and servicing

Source and maintain relevant information leaflets and literature for patient displays

Person SpecificationQualifications

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent.

Please see job description and person specification.

Experience

Suitable clinical skills for HCA role.

Experience of Primary Care - working in a General Practice.

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Marazion

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English