Health Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 20 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 December 2025 |
| Location: | Nottingham, NG8 1FG |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A0044-25-0001 |
Summary
Health Care Assistant Job Description Responsible to: Nurse Manager Job Purpose To work as part of the GP practice clinical team, providing high-quality, patient-centred care and supporting clinicians in delivering safe and effective healthcare. The post holder will assist with clinical tasks, health promotion activities, and administrative duties, ensuring the smooth running of patient services. Key Responsibilities Clinical Duties Phelbotomy Measure and record observations: blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation Undertake ECGs Record height, weight, BMI, waist measurements Conduct NHS Health Checks Support chronic disease monitoring (e.g., asthma, COPD, diabetes) Perform urinalysis and dipstick testing Assist with wound care and dressings (if trained) Administer vaccinations (if appropriately trained and signed off) Chaperone clinicians when required Support minor surgery and womens health clinics (e.g., coil/implant) Assist in management of long-term condition recall systems Prepare and maintain clinical rooms and equipment Administrative Duties Accurately document clinical information in patient records (SystmOne) Ensure high standards of infection control and cleanliness Maintain stock levels and equipment checks Participate in audits, clinical meetings, and service improvement initiatives Process specimens for laboratory collection Follow practice policies, protocols, and safeguarding procedures Required Skills & Qualifications Experience as a Health Care Assistant (preferably in a GP practice or primary care) Good communication, empathy, and patient-care skills Ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team Competent IT skills and willingness to learn clinical systems Desirable Skills Care Certificate or equivalent HCA qualification Experience with SystmOne Chronic disease monitoring experience Vaccine training and competency ECG Wound Care Support for Minor Surgery Understanding of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) Personal Qualities Compassionate and patient-focused Reliable, flexible, and well-organised Excellent and communication skills Able to maintain confidentiality Calm under pressure and able to work in a fast-paced environment Professional attitude and commitment to ongoing development Other Requirements Must be able to work on a Friday Enhanced DBS check Right to Work (Passport) Full driving licence and ability to undertake home visits Mandatory training compliance Willingness to undertake further training and competency assessments