Healthcare Assistant

Job Title:

Healthcare Assistant (Primary Care)

Location:

Nottinghamshire (e.g., Newark / Nottingham / NG6 area)

Employment Type:

Permanent Full-Time (37.5 hrs) or Part-Time considered

Salary:

£23,000 – £27,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

About the Practice

A friendly and progressive general practice is looking for a motivated Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join its multidisciplinary primary care team.

The practice prides itself on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care, supporting individuals to live healthier lives, and improving outcomes across the local community. You’ll be joining a supportive, professional environment that encourages development, collaboration, and innovation.

Role Summary

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will work under the guidance of registered clinicians (Practice Nurses, GPs, and Clinical Leads) to provide essential nursing support and patient care.

Your role will combine hands-on clinical work with health promotion, patient education, and administrative duties, helping ensure patients receive compassionate, efficient, and safe care.

Key Responsibilities

• Support clinical staff in the delivery of high-quality care and treatment

• Carry out clinical procedures including:

  • Phlebotomy (blood taking)

  • Blood pressure, height, weight, and BMI checks

  • ECG recording

  • Urinalysis and sample collection

  • Wound care and dressing changes (as trained)

  • New patient health checks and NHS Health Checks

  • Flu and COVID vaccinations (with training/competency)

• Prepare and maintain clinical rooms, equipment, and stock levels

• Accurately record clinical data on patient systems (e.g. EMIS or SystmOne)

• Support chronic disease monitoring through data collection and observations

• Deliver lifestyle advice and promote self-care in areas such as weight management, smoking cessation, and diet

• Work collaboratively with the wider clinical team to improve patient outcomes and experience

• Adhere to infection control, safeguarding, confidentiality, and health & safety policies

• Participate in audits, meetings, and training as required

Person Specification

Essential:

• Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant (in primary care, hospital, or community setting)

• Relevant care or clinical qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent)

• Competent in phlebotomy, blood pressure measurement, and ECGs

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Compassionate, reliable, and patient-focused

• Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team

• Commitment to continuous learning and high clinical standards

Desirable:

• Experience within a GP or primary care setting

• Trained in flu or COVID vaccination delivery

• Familiarity with EMIS Web or SystmOne

• Knowledge of infection prevention and control (IPC) practices

• Understanding of QOF and primary care targets

Values & Behaviours

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Caring: Always putting patients first, treating everyone with dignity and respect.

• Ambitious: Seeking opportunities to improve care quality and efficiency.

• Resourceful: Working proactively, solving problems, and supporting colleagues.

• Excellent: Maintaining the highest professional standards and striving for best outcomes.

Benefits & Support

• Competitive salary and pension scheme

• Generous holiday entitlement

• Protected training and CPD time

• Supportive, team-oriented working environment

• Access to wellbeing and development programmes

• Opportunities for career progression within the practice and wider network

Working Hours:

• Typically between 08:00 and 18:30 (Monday–Friday)

• Flexible patterns and part-time options available

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your experience, competencies, and motivation for applying. Applications are welcome from experienced HCAs and those transitioning from community or secondary care.