Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

• Phlebotomy and blood pressure monitoring
• Wound care, including routine dressings, dressing changes and supporting wound management
• NHS Health Checks and cardiovascular risk assessments
• ECG recordings
• Supporting chronic disease reviews, particularly diabetes and cardiovascular disease
• Routine health screening and clinical observations
• Health promotion, lifestyle advice and preventative healthcare
• Assisting GPs and practice nurses with clinical procedures
• Maintaining accurate clinical records using EMIS Web
• Supporting infection prevention and control procedures
• Contributing to the smooth running of the clinical team

• A friendly, welcoming and supportive working environment
• The opportunity to work within an established GMS and GP training practice
• Exposure to a diverse range of primary care clinical activities
• Opportunities for ongoing clinical training and skills development
• A collaborative learning environment alongside GP registrars, medical students and nursing students
• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Flexible part-time working arrangements of 24-30 hours per week
• NHS Pension Scheme eligibility, subject to scheme rules
• A stable, established practice with a strong commitment to quality improvement and patient care

Essential

• Caring, compassionate and committed to delivering excellent patient care
• Experienced in working as a Healthcare Assistant, ideally within general practice
• Confident in phlebotomy, blood pressure monitoring, routine dressings and wound care
• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Organised, reliable and able to work both independently and collaboratively
• Enthusiastic about professional development and expanding their clinical skills
• Comfortable working within a teaching and training environment