Health Care Assistant (HCA)
| Posting date: | 15 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £12.75 to £14 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £12.75 - £14 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 September 2025 |
| Location: | Batley, WF17 9HE |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A5159-25-0003 |
Summary
The Health Care Assistant (HCA) will work as part of the clinical team to provide safe, effective, and high-quality care to our patients. The role involves delivering a wide range of clinical services, supporting the smooth running of the practice, and contributing to our patient recall and chronic disease management systems.Key Duties & Responsibilities Clinical Tasks (as trained and competent to undertake): Phlebotomy Blood pressure monitoring ECG recording NHS health checks and new patient health checks Height, weight, and BMI measurements Urinalysis Smoking and alcohol advice Basic wound care and dressings Vaccination support (e.g., flu, B12 injections) Chronic disease reviews and monitoring (e.g., hypertension, diabetes first part, mental health, learning disability) Health promotion and lifestyle advice Supporting the practice recall system Maintaining accurate clinical records in line with policy General: Adhere to infection control procedures Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, and administrative staff Participate in clinical meetings and training sessions Support continuous improvement and innovation in patient care