Healthcare Assistant in Bristol

We are looking for an HCA to join our friendly and supportive GP practice in South Bristol. We are particularly keen for applicants with experience in a primary care setting.

37.5 hours a week working: Tuesday - Thursday 8:30-18:30, Friday 8:30-18:00.

Previous applicants need not to apply. Must have the right to work in the UK.

Main duties of the job:

• Making sure the patients experience is as safe and as comfortable as possible.
• Working under the guidance of a registered nurse to carry out key duties including:
• Taking blood samples
• Restocking consulting rooms
• Carrying out health checks
• Carrying out routine observations of a patients’ condition(s)
• Measuring and recording:
• Blood pressure
• Pulse rate and rhythm
• Temperature
• Height and weight
• Body mass index

Clinical duties:

• Undertake phlebotomy (venepuncture).
• Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory.
• Measuring and recording:
• Blood pressure
• Pulse rate and rhythm
• Temperature
• Height and weight
• Body mass index
• Perform ECGs and record results accurately.
• Blood glucose monitoring.
• Provide wound care, dressings, and suture/clip removal.
• Support long-term condition management by performing routine checks (e.g. diabetes foot checks, spirometry if trained).
• Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence.
• Support clinicians in providing minor surgery.
• Administer vaccinations and immunisations (following appropriate training and PGD/PSD protocols).
• To provide care in accordance with instructions and recognised training received.
• Ability to undertake patient observations and recognise what is normal, reporting back to appropriate health care professional.
• Provide and maintain a safe and comfortable environment for all patients and carers.
• Participate in a team approach to patient care in conjunction with the Primary Health Care Team, medical staff and professionals allied to medicine.
• Contribute to the legibility and accuracy of the patients/clients care plan/records and/or other reports.
• Participate in regular team meetings and attend unit and other meetings as and when required.
• Undertake extended professional development.
• Follow and implement care plans as devised by registered staff in a variety of settings.
• To ensure that you and others function in the surgery's clinical governance framework, including risk management.
• To work as an effective member of the practice team and support the registered nurse in the delivery of patient care.
• Monitoring and ordering supplies and maintaining stock levels as delegated in coordination with Lead Nurse and Nurse Administrator.
• General clerical work including photocopying, filing, general office organisation, liaison and referrals as necessary.
• Able to deal with unexpected situations relating to treatment room in an appropriate manner and refer on to an appropriate person.
• Take the initiative in providing support to the registered staff and other practice team members to enable them to extend their roles.
• To maintain accurate and contemporaneous records and data on treatment room activities.
• Undertake, record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training.

Education and research duties:

• Participate in training programmes and personal development appropriate to the post.
• Guide bank staff and new staff with the protocols and policies of the treatment room.
• Participate and contribute to providing a learning environment for students and any other staff.

Qualifications:

• GCSE English and Maths (or equiv) grade 4 or above.
• Care Certificate.
• Related healthcare qualification e.g. BTEC or NVQ.

Experience:

• Experience working with EMIS.
• Trained in Phlebotomy.
• Trained in Wound care.
• Previous experience working as an HCA in a primary healthcare setting.

Essential Skills and personal characteristics:

• Good organisational skills.
• Good observational skills.
• Basic IT Skills.

Closing date: 13th August 2026. We encourage early applications, as we reserve the right to close this vacancy and appoint prior to the advertised closing date should a suitable candidate be identified.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.