Health Care Assistant

Job description

Job SummaryWe are looking for a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our Team.

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, we aim to treat and manage the needs of our patient demographic to improve the health of the local community. Working in our modern purpose-built medical centre with a diverse practice population of approx. 19,000, you will never be bored.

Main duties of the jobThe HCA will be able to assess the clinical needs of patients. They will be expected to provide care/treatment in conjunction with the GP, as appropriate and according to Practice policy, protocol, SOP etc. The HCA will advise patients in general health care and minor ailments with referral to General Practitioners when necessary.

About usOur Nursing team consists of 1 phlebotomist, 4 HCAs, 5 Practice Nurses and 4 Nurse Practitioners managed by a Nursing Team Manager. We are looking for a new HCA to join our Nursing team for 18 hours a week.

As a practice we provide teaching for medical students, participation in research studies and participation in service transformation pilots.

Job responsibilitiesIdentify, and participate as appropriate, in treatment plans for patients both at risk of developing long‐term condition and with a diagnosed chronic disease.

Dressing and wound management, including compression bandaging/hosiery and leg ulcer care.

Suture and clip removal.

Specimen collection e.g. MSU, pregnancy tests, occult blood, faeces for O&S, sputum, etc. The HCA will be responsible for labelling samples, form filling and ensuring timely preparation of specimens for collection to laboratory.

General observations e.g. BP, pulse and temperature.

ECG.

Use and care of nebulisers.

The HCA will be responsible for upkeep and maintenance of medical equipment.

Ensure maintenance of stock levels in the Treatment Room relating to patient care.

Vaccinations/Injections

Flu vaccination clinics / any other vaccination clinics as deemed appropriate.

Any other routine injection e.g., B12, Shingles, Pneumococcal etc.

Person Specification

Team player.

Flexible approach.

Job TypesPart‐time, Permanent.

Schedule

Monday OFF

Tuesday 13:30–18:00 (4.5 hours)

Thursday 13:30–18:00 (4.5 hours)

Friday 13:30–18:00 (4.5 hours)

Experience

Experience of working in a GP practice.

Qualifications

Qualified in Phlebotomy.

Qualified in Dressings and wound care.

Qualified in Compression.

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

Havant

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