Healthcare Assistant (HCA)
| Posting date: | 11 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £12.75 to £13.60 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £12.75 - £13.60 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 January 2026 |
| Location: | Grimsby, DN31 1QZ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | A2126-25-0004 |
Summary
Health and well-being Undertake, record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training: Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory, Measuring and recording the following physiological measurements in routine presentations: blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature, height and weight - body mass index, venepuncture, ECG, glucose tolerance test, peak flow readings, inhaler technique, spirometry Support and monitor patients during nebulisation therapy Undertake spirometry under indirect supervision Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions Assist regulated professional while patients undergoing minor surgery Assist professionals with coil fittings / IUCD / contraceptive implants - as required Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence Undertake simple dressing procedures following local recommendations and using aseptic techniques Where appropriate, provide support and encouragement to self manage their conditions Have a basic understanding of long term conditions including diagnostic interventions, treatments, and the principles of care and self management Plan, develop and implement health promotion activities as appropriate e.g. smoking, exercise and diet Assess patients readiness to change and provide motivational support as appropriate in cases of smoking, obesity and healthy living for older people To administer the influenza and pneumococcal vaccine under indirect supervision of a regulated professional To administer B12 injections under the indirect supervision of a regulated professional To gain the underpinning knowledge and practical skills to administer basic life support or adrenaline if necessary Information processes Record information and activities undertaken with patients and carers in an accurate and timely fashion using manual or computer systems as appropriate Inputs accurate Read codes about patients to ensure accurate retrieval of information for monitoring and auditing processes Maintain confidentiality or information relating to patients, relatives, staff and the practice Take the necessary precautions when transmitting information Health, safety and security Use and encourage others to be familiar with the personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines Identify the risks involved in work activities and undertake them in a way that manages the risks Use and encourage others to adopt appropriate infection control procedures and maintain work areas in each clinical room so that they are clean, safe and free from hazards reporting of any potential risks identified, including:o hand washingo universal hygiene procedureso collection and handling of laboratory specimenso segregation and disposal of waste materials including sharpso decontamination of instruments and clinical equipmento reporting and treatment of sharps injurieso dealing with blood and body fluid spillages using appropriate ppeo Assist patients and colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures Understand and apply the principles of the cold chain. Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs within area of responsibility. Know the general principles of first aid and resuscitation to be able to undertake initial actions as appropriate Be aware of statutory child health procedures, and statutory local guidance and referral criteria Know the health and safety policies and procedures within the workplace, including fire procedures, maintaining documentation, monitoring and maintaining of equipment and furniture within your area of responsibility Use the computer monitor safely Be able to identify the risks to health of microbiological and chemical hazards within the working environment according to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Quality Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk in the care of patients Ensure own actions are consistent with clinical governance systems Practice in accordance with agreed standards of care Enable patients to access appropriate professionals in the team Ensure stock items under your control are ordered through the correct procedures and available in the treatment and consulting rooms Carry out monthly stock check and checking of emergency drugs and equipment in accordance with Practice protocols Know how clinical governance affects the HCA role and bring to the attention of more senior staff any specific risk situation Know the practice's policies in this respect, especially the whistle-blowing policy - available in the practice staff handbook Be able to manage your own time effectively Give and receive feedback professionally and defuse situations using problem resolution skills to reduce potential for formal complaints Phlebotomy Service: Venepuncture including INR testing Daily collection of samples Entering consultations/results/data into patient records Preparing blood forms for phlebotomy Other Duties To Carry Out Subject To Skills and Competencies: Blood pressure readings Diet and lifestyle advice weight management Over 75 Health checks New Patient Health Checks ECGs Smoking Cessation Service B12 Injections Provision of Flu Clinics INR testing, and tasks supporting process and procedures in the practice relating to anticoagulation management under the supervision of nurses / GPs. Assisting with Minor Surgery & Coil Fittings Hypertension Health Checks Hearing tests Spirometry Basic Dressings Removal of sutures and clips Act as a Chaperone CVD Risk Assessment Checks Ear Syringing Diabetic foot examinations Home visiting for BP monitoring, phlebotomy, INR testing Assist in clinics e.g., Microsuction Compression bandaging & dopplers according to skills and competence A flexible approach to duties is required as is the ability to work unsupervised within skills and competencies.