Health Care Assistant (HCA) / Health Care Support Worker (HSW)
Mosaic Primary Care Network
Basingstoke, RG21 7AN · BASINGSTOKE, RG24 9RG
Salary
£13.84
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
7 September 2026
7 days left
Job description
We are seeking a compassionate and proactive Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our friendly General Practice team.
The HCA will support the clinical team in delivering high-quality care to patients, performing a variety of duties including clinical procedures, administrative tasks, and assisting with health promotion and chronic disease management
Clinical Duties
Perform routine clinical tasks under
Supervision such as
Phlebotomy (blood taking)
Blood pressure monitoring
ECG recording
Urinalysis
Height, weight, and BMI measurements
NHS Health Checks
Wound care and dressings (if trained)
Support chronic disease monitoring (e.g.
diabetes, asthma) in collaboration with nursing staff
Liaise with wider MDT for continuity of
patient care
Support continuity of care and patient safety
initiatives
Support health promotion and prevention
activities including smoking cessation, weight management and lifestyle
interventions
Tasks will be completed under the supervision
of a registered clinician while developing competencies in primary care.
Administrative Duties
Record clinical observations accurately in
patient records (EMIS)
Ensure medical equipment is clean and stocked
Assist with stock control and ordering of
clinical supplies
Support data collection for audits and
quality initiatives (e.g., QOF, PCN DES)
Manage waiting list recall ie, Spirometry,
coils, implants, dopplers
Patient Interaction
Welcome and reassure patients in a
professional and caring manner
Promote health education and healthy
lifestyle advice as directed
Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained
at all times
Mosaic Primary Care Network consists of 3 practices (Crown Heights
Medical Centre, Odiham & Old Basing Health Centres and Bramblys Grange
Medical Practice) located in or near Basingstoke. We have a combined patient
population of circa 60,000 patients.
The PCN is a registered learning environment, so all our ARRS
staff are supported by an EELS lead to ensure we meet the aspirations of both
the team member and the surgeries.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Compassionate, patient-focused, and respectful
- Strong attention to detail
- Able to prioritise workload and adapt to change
Experience
Essential
- Is working at Support Worker Level Practice as described in the Primary Care and General Practice Nursing Career and Core Capabilities Framework
- Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a primary care or hospital setting
- Relevant experience in health promotion and prevention and supporting long-term condition management
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Proficient in IT systems (e.g., EMIS, Microsoft Office)
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed the Care Certificate or equivalent qualification or equivalent
- GCSE English, Maths grade 4 or above.
- Phlebotomy training and recent experience
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
10 August 2026
Last checked
12 August 2026
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