Health Care Assistant

Job description

Blyth Road Medical Centre is looking to recruit a permanent part Health Care Assistant. Hours will be around 35 per week.

The working hours will be set agreed shifts, Monday to Friday between 8am - 6:30pm, but applicants must be flexible to cover any shifts for holidays and sickness during these hours.

Annual leave is in line with Agenda for Change.

Experience of working in a GP Practice would be an advantage, but not essential as full training will be given.

Closing date is Friday 26th June 2026, but advert may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate will provide a high quality service to patients, doctors and other members of the Primary HealthCare Team. It is essential to contribute to the maintenance of patient confidentiality at all times inside and outside the practice.

About usWe are a friendly practice with around 6300 patients, 2 GPs, 3 ANPs, 2 Practice Nurses, 2 HCA's and a team of admin and Reception staff.

Job responsibilitiesKey Duties and Responsibilities – Clinical Duties

Phlebotomy (taking blood samples)

Blood pressure monitoring

Height, weight, BMI, and waist circumference recording

ECG recording

Urinalysis and specimen processing

Wound care and dressing changes as delegated

Removal of sutures and clips

New patient health checks

Vaccinations and injections where appropriately trained and authorised

Supporting long-term condition monitoring clinics

Chaperoning duties

Infection prevention and control activities

Stock checking and clinical room preparation

Administrative Duties

Accurate recording of clinical information into electronic patient records e.g. SystmOne

Processing and handling specimens in accordance with procedures

Maintaining clinical equipment and reporting faults

Managing stock rotation and ordering processes

Supporting recall and screening programmesAssisting with patient flow and appointment preparation

Maintaining confidentiality and information governance standards

Communication and Patient Care

Provide a courteous and professional service to patients and colleagues

Communicate effectively with patients who may be anxious, distressed, or vulnerable

Promote equality, diversity, dignity, and respect

Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team

Escalate clinical concerns appropriately to registered staff

Safeguarding and Governance

Adhere to safeguarding procedures for children and adults

Work within practice policies, protocols, and professional boundaries

Maintain awareness of infection control, health and safety, and confidentiality requirements

Participate in mandatory training and updates

Contribute to audits, quality improvement work, and service development where appropriate

Person SpecificationExperience

Previous experience as a Health Care Assistant

Experience of working in a GP Practice

Knowledge & Personal Skills

Experience working with the public

Understanding of confidentiality and data protection

Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities

Team Player

Flexible and Adaptive

Ability to work under pressure in a changing environment

Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

Adherence to Strict Confidentiality

Good at multi-tasking

Prioritisation and Organisational skills

Attention to Detail

Experience of Systmone

Previous experience in primary care or healthcare setting

Awareness of chronic disease management

Knowledge of infection prevention and control

Experience undertaking clinical observations

Competent in the use of Office and Outlook

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

Maltby

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

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