HCA in Nottingham

Employer Nottingham City General Practice Alliance Employer type General Practice Site Parliament Street Medical Practice Town Nottingham Salary per anum Closing 17/07/2026 23:59

• HCA
• Job overview

The Healthcare Assistant (HCA) supports the nursing and clinical team to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred care in general practice.

The role focuses on routine clinical tasks, health checks, and prevention, helping patients to understand and manage their health.

The HCA works as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside Practice Nurses, Advanced Practitioners, and GPs.

Main duties of the job

• Health Checks and Prevention
• Patient Education and Experience
• Working as Part of a Team
• Clinical Safety and Administration
• Working for our organisation

Formed in 2016, NCGPA is a vibrant GP federation supporting over 30 practices across Nottingham, serving more than 400,000 patients.

We champion collaboration, resilience, and innovation in general practice, sharing expertise and resources to help our teams thrive.

From our city‑centre hub, we run practices, support PCN teams, and deliver city‑wide services.

Our mission is rooted in person‑centred care, tackling health inequalities, and nurturing a sustainable workforce.

With a caring ethos and ambitious vision, we’re proud to support Nottingham’s diverse communities and create a brighter future for primary care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Carry out a range of clinical tasks , including

• Blood pressure monitoring
• Height, weight, and BMI measurements
• Venepuncture (if trained)
• Urinalysis
• Prepare patients for consultations and clinics
• Support basic wound care and dressings
• Carry out
• NHS Health Checks
• (if trained)
• Support screening and recall programmes
• Communicate clearly with patients
• Support patients to understand simple health information
• Promote dignity, respect, and a positive patient experience

• Provide simple health advice , such as

• Healthy lifestyle choices
• Smoking cessation support (within scope)

• Work closely with

• Lead Nurse
• Practice Nurses
• GPs
• Other members of the health care team
• Support the smooth running of clinics
• Escalate concerns to a clinician when needed
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures
• Support stock control and equipment checks
• Work within agreed protocols and scope of practice

The HCA role includes opportunities to

• Build clinical skills (e. g. phlebotomy, ECGs)
• Develop knowledge in long-term conditions health checks

• Progress into roles such as

• Senior Healthcare Assistant

This role suits someone who

• Enjoys working with patients
• Is organised and reliable
• Wants to develop clinical skills in a general practice setting
• Values teamwork and compassionate care

Person specification

• Qaulifications and Training and Knowledge
• Good standard of general education (for example GCSEs or equivalent, including English)
• Willingness to complete relevant training for the role
• Basic understanding of: Patient care and wellbeing Confidentiality and data protection Infection prevention and control
• Care Certificate (or willingness to complete)
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
• Training in phlebotomy, NHS Health Checks, or ECGs
• Awareness of general practice and long-term conditions

Experience and Clinical Skills

• Experience working with people in a care, health, or support role
• Experience working as part of a team
• Experience providing patient or customer-focused care
• Ability to carry out basic clinical tasks (or willingness to train), including: Blood pressure Height, weight, and BMI Urinalysis
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Maintain accurate records and use basic IT systems
• Experience working in general practice or primary care
• Experience carrying out clinical observations (e. g. blood pressure, BMI)
• Experience supporting health promotion or screening programmes
• Experience in long term condition reviews
• Personal Attributes and Working Approach
• Compassionate and patient-focused
• Friendly and approachable
• Willing to learn and develop
• Maintains professionalism and confidentiality
• Positive approach to service improvement
• Interest in developing clinical skills and progressing in primary care
• Please Note
• This vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received.

We recommend submitting your application early to avoid disappointment.

• Successfully shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email with an invitation to interview.
• Arden & GEM CSU administer this account on behalf of the GPA, you may receive communications from both the CSU and the GPA during your recruitment.
• Notes on completion of applications
• All reference requests will be made to your employer/previous employers' HR Department, covering the previous 3 years of activity.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to undertake this commitment.

Applicants will be subject to robust recruitment processes.

• All eligible staff will need to have gained clearance through a standard/enhanced DBS check prior to working.
• All posts are subject to a probationary period.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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