Job description

Job 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
• Maintain accurate patient records
• 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

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• 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

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• 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
• Competent in phlebotomy

Personal Attributes and Working Approach

Essential

• Compassionate and patient-focused
• Friendly and approachable
• Willing to learn and develop
• Maintains professionalism and confidentiality

Desirable

• Positive approach to service improvement
• Interest in developing clinical skills and progressing in primary care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham City General Practice Alliance

Address

Grange Farm Medical Centre

17A Tremayne Road, Bilborough

Nottingham

NG8 4HQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ncgpa.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)