Hurley Group

Health Care Assistant

The closing date is 07 December 2025

Job summary

You must be based in the UK and have the right to work within the UK. You must also have a Phlebotomy Certificate prior to applying.

Please note if you have previously applied and have been unsuccessful for this role we would ask you to wait 6 months before reapplying. Thank you.

We are pleased to offer this unique opportunity to work within the Staunton Group Practice. Please note this is a full time role offering 40 hours per week (including break). You must be able to work on Fridays.

We are looking for an experienced HCA to work full time alongside experienced GPs, nurses, and the practice team to provide support to both patients and staff. This role is a varied and interesting one with the primary focus being on delivering the highest standard of patient care. The role also assists with administrative duties as required, to facilitate the smooth running of the Practice.

The post holder will have achieved NVQ Level 3 in Care or equivalent experience and will be competent to perform a variety of clinical activities such as, new patient health/NHS health checks, phlebotomy and minor dressings, experience in the use of the diabetic care plan (YOC 1) and part 1 (CVD) is desirable but not essential.

Main duties of the job

The HCA will work with the Clinical Pharmacist on site to undertake the anticoagulation clinic, checking INR levels for patients prescribed warfarin and advising them of changes to their dose. Full training will be provided for this service.

The successful candidates will be expected to work under agreed protocols and under the supervision of a Senior Nurse and Clinical Pharmacist to provide quality care to patients. Ability to use Emis is also essential.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been successful in your application.

The purpose of the role is to work alongside senior multidisciplinary clinical colleagues to support clinical care and activities of patients presenting to the practice with minor illness and injury. Working under the direction of Nurse Practitioners and General Practitioners undertaking duties delegated to meet the needs of the team following policy and procedures.

You will need to be able to provide vaccinations for the shingles, pneumococcal and flu vaccination.

About us

The Hurley Group is an NHS organisation that runs a number of GP practices and urgent care centres within the M25 area. We have been providing patient-centred care since 1969, working within some of the UKs most deprived communities.

Details

Date posted

20 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A1199-25-0073

Job locations

Staunton Group Practice

Bounds Green Road

London

N22 8HE


Job description

Job responsibilities

It is the role of the health care assistant to work along side the practice team to provide a service to the practice population. Patient enquiries must be handled courteously, efficiently and with empathy. It is essential that a strict code of confidentiality is adhered to at all times.

It is important that all members of staff are prepared to take on additional duties or relinquish existing duties in order to maintain efficient running of the practice. The partners and line managers reserve the right to re-distribute duties and functions among members of staff from time to time, and requests for such changes shall not be reasonable refused.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

To undertake New Patient Health Checks and registrations, and blood pressure checks

Undertake phlebotomy duties

Involvement in running Smoking Cessation clinics

Involvement in running Spirometry clinics

Attend to referred minor dressings

To document clear and precise records of care given in line with practice requirements.

Chaperoning, when required

Maintenance of supplies and correct storage of medical and surgical equipment as required.

Maintaining tidiness of stock room

Restock all consulting rooms on a daily basis

Stocktaking, in particular for monthly PPA claims

Organise equipment calibration

Check and record fridge temperatures daily

Maintaining and stocking Patient Information area

To assist as necessary in setting up, running and evaluating health promotion activities/projects under the guidance of the practice nurses/management

Maintaining Carers Register

Organising and assisting with annual Flu campaign

Admin support for Chronic Disease Management Teams

Attending primary health care meetings

Minute taking of MDT meeting

Provide Reception cover when the receptionists have their monthly meetings

Being aware of responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974).

Job description

Job responsibilities

It is the role of the health care assistant to work along side the practice team to provide a service to the practice population. Patient enquiries must be handled courteously, efficiently and with empathy. It is essential that a strict code of confidentiality is adhered to at all times.

It is important that all members of staff are prepared to take on additional duties or relinquish existing duties in order to maintain efficient running of the practice. The partners and line managers reserve the right to re-distribute duties and functions among members of staff from time to time, and requests for such changes shall not be reasonable refused.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

To undertake New Patient Health Checks and registrations, and blood pressure checks

Undertake phlebotomy duties

Involvement in running Smoking Cessation clinics

Involvement in running Spirometry clinics

Attend to referred minor dressings

To document clear and precise records of care given in line with practice requirements.

Chaperoning, when required

Maintenance of supplies and correct storage of medical and surgical equipment as required.

Maintaining tidiness of stock room

Restock all consulting rooms on a daily basis

Stocktaking, in particular for monthly PPA claims

Organise equipment calibration

Check and record fridge temperatures daily

Maintaining and stocking Patient Information area

To assist as necessary in setting up, running and evaluating health promotion activities/projects under the guidance of the practice nurses/management

Maintaining Carers Register

Organising and assisting with annual Flu campaign

Admin support for Chronic Disease Management Teams

Attending primary health care meetings

Minute taking of MDT meeting

Provide Reception cover when the receptionists have their monthly meetings

Being aware of responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Health care qualification ( level 3 or 4 )or working towards
  • Care Certificate
  • Wound care management
  • Knowledge of Adastra I.T system and e- Triage

Desirable

  • Ability to follow good practice in relation to established clinical processes, and within that to identify areas for concern and seek advice from members of the clinical team

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Polite and confident
  • Flexible and cooperative
  • Motivated
  • Forward thinker
  • High levels of integrity and loyalty
  • Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
  • Ability to work under pressure
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Health care qualification ( level 3 or 4 )or working towards
  • Care Certificate
  • Wound care management
  • Knowledge of Adastra I.T system and e- Triage

Desirable

  • Ability to follow good practice in relation to established clinical processes, and within that to identify areas for concern and seek advice from members of the clinical team

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Polite and confident
  • Flexible and cooperative
  • Motivated
  • Forward thinker
  • High levels of integrity and loyalty
  • Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
  • Ability to work under pressure

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

Hurley Group

Address

Staunton Group Practice

Bounds Green Road

London

N22 8HE


Employer's website

http://hurleygroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hurley Group

Address

Staunton Group Practice

Bounds Green Road

London

N22 8HE


Employer's website

http://hurleygroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

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Details

Date posted

20 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A1199-25-0073

Job locations

Staunton Group Practice

Bounds Green Road

London

N22 8HE


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