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)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Research & Research Involvement

Work as part of a team to support the safe conducting of research in accordance with Good Clinical Practice guidelines.

Collaborate with research team members across the PCN and practice to ensure all requirements of the Wider Care Settings (WCS) Funding Model are met.

Conduct population health searches and utilise population health intelligence to identify suitable cohorts of potential recruits for current research studies and targeted interventions.

Actively contribute to research studies by engaging and supporting participants, assisting in data collection, and completing study tasks under the guidance of the research team.

Administrative Support & Data Management

Provide comprehensive administrative support for research projects and PCN activities, including scheduling meetings/clinics, booking participants, taking structured minutes, and coordinating study timelines.

Extract, analyse, and report data to support study delivery, project work, and PCN requirements (such as QOF, IIF, and DES).

Maintain accurate and organised documentation of research activities and study logistics.

Support the research team in completing data queries and adverse event reports as needed.

Personalised Care & Patient Coordination

Act as a centralised point of contact for the multidisciplinary team (MDT) and patients in coordinating healthcare needs and research participation.

Utilise decision aids and personalised care and support plans (PCSP) to assist patients in shared decision-making conversations.

Provide coordination and navigation for people and their carers across health, research, and care services, working closely with social prescribing link workers, health and wellbeing coaches, and primary care professionals.

Assist patients in accessing self-management education, training, peer support, or other interventions that support their health and wellbeing.

Communication & Collaboration

Facilitate effective, professional communication across all stakeholders, utilising digital skills (Microsoft Office suite) and non-verbal/verbal skills during meetings and events.

Engage with websites, social media, and patient representative groups to share news of research studies and raise awareness of PCN initiatives.

Participate in meetings and community events to support research promotion and forge new collaborations that attract research studies to local populations.

Compliance & Safety

Monitor and maintain compliance with study protocols, regulatory guidelines, data protection principles, and GDPR.

Support data-related activities, including data monitoring checks (e.g., temperature monitoring), policy adherence, data integrity, and security throughout the research process.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of education with at least level 3 qualifications including GCSE English and Maths (C/4 or above, or equivalent levels)

Desirable

• Care Coordinator Qualification
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certificate

Experience

Essential

• Experience in coordinating multiple complex tasks simultaneously to ensure service delivery
• Experience of working within healthcare, social, or voluntary/community sectors, supporting vulnerable groups
• Experience supporting/delivering projects or events

Desirable

• Previous experience working within an NHS GP practice or PCN; change management experience
• Previous research experience

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written) across different audiences
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and using IT/databases to store, retrieve, and analyse data effectively
• Ability to manage workload, work under minimal supervision, and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team and build strong relationships
• Ability to take information from patients, understand their needs, and signpost effectively

Desirable

• Ability to run basic searches/reports in clinical systems
• Experience in public speaking, chairing meetings, or creating newsletters

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

ASPIRE PCN

79a Upper Parliament Street

Nottingham

NG1 6LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for more information regarding this role as well as role requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Registered, not subject to suspension Qualified General Practitioner Currently on a CCG performers list Clear enhanced DBS check UK work permit (if required)

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD Bonus: DFSRFH & competence in coil and implant insertion Joint injections Work as a GPWSI Minor surgery skills

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in UK General Practice

Desirable

• Experience or interest in becoming an educational or clinical supervisor of GP registrars Teaching medical students
• Experience of/interest in mental health Delivery of clinical audit QOF management

Knowledge

Essential

• QOF & Enhanced Services

Desirable

• The challenges facing the NHS

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for more information regarding this role as well as role requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Registered, not subject to suspension Qualified General Practitioner Currently on a CCG performers list Clear enhanced DBS check UK work permit (if required)

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD Bonus: DFSRFH & competence in coil and implant insertion Joint injections Work as a GPWSI Minor surgery skills

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in UK General Practice

Desirable

• Experience or interest in becoming an educational or clinical supervisor of GP registrars Teaching medical students
• Experience of/interest in mental health Delivery of clinical audit QOF management

Knowledge

Essential

• QOF & Enhanced Services

Desirable

• The challenges facing the NHS

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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)