Health Care Assistant (HCA)

Job description

We are an established medical practice based in Shrewsbury with a list size of over 11,000. We have an opportunity for a Health Care Assistant to join our team for 24 hours per week.

The hours of work will be:

Monday - 8:00am - 5:00pm

Friday - 8:00am - 5:00pm

Main duties of the jobCLINICAL DUTIES

Carry out health assessments on newlyregistered patients, e.g. Testing urine, blood pressure checks, pulse, heights,weights, peak flow measurements and taking family history

Venepuncture and packaging of bloodsamples

Carry out dressing changes, underthe supervision of a clinician

Assist in minor operations, as directedby the Doctor and/or Practice Nurse

Carry out ECG testing and 24 hour blood pressure monitoring

Deal with hazardous waste appropriately

Act as a chaperone when required

Carry out ear syringing

Carry out NHS Health Checks

Administer vaccinations in line with local and national guidelines

Carry out home visits to patients asrequired

HOUSEKEEPING DUTIES

Clean and restock doctors rooms daily

Ensure that stocks(drugs & consumables) are ordered

Prepare HCA& doctors clinical areas, in readiness for clinical sessions includinginstrument preparation, cleaning, checking of expiry dates, replacing andrestocking

Ensure that thedrug refrigerators are checked daily for the correct temperature, and thatcontents are checked for expiry dates

Ensure adequate supplies are available and that the cold chain ismaintained

Ensure thatequipment is fully operational and that any servicing is arranged and recorded

Ensure thatinfection control standards are adhered to, report to Nursing team if standardsare not being met. If appropriate attend local IPC meetings conduct internalInfection Control audits.

We are looking for a candidate who is proactive, highlymotivated, with a commitment to the provision and further development of highquality services in a primary care setting.

Job responsibilitiesTo assist the Nursing Teamin delivery of both their clinical and administrative duties, maintaining a high standard of care for the patients of the Practice, whilst working within Practice protocols and guidelines.

Qualifications

GCSE Mathematics

Good standard of general education

Knowledge & Skills

Excellent communication skills (Written and Oral)

Time Management and the ability to work to deadlines

Interpersonal skills

Some knowledge of clinical IT systems

A detailed understanding of a General Practice environment

Experience

Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients

Experience of working in a GP practice

Practical experience of computerised recording systems

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

Shrewsbury

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