Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Health Care Assistant (HCA) to join our friendly GP practice team. The successful candidate will have proven HCA experience in a primary care setting and be trained and competent in performing spirometry.
This is a part-time role (10 hours per week), with 4 hours funded by the Primary Care Network (PCN) ARRS scheme and the remaining hours funded directly by the practice.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the clinical team in delivering safe, effective, and high-quality care to our patients. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Performing spirometry to national standards
Supporting chronic disease management through diagnostic and monitoring procedures.
Undertaking health checks, observations, and routine tests (e.g., BP, pulse, oxygen saturation, height, weight, urinalysis, and phlebotomy).
Administering B12 and other agreed injections (if trained and competent).
Supporting vaccination programmes (e.g., flu) as required.
Assisting with wound care, dressings, and other treatment room duties (as appropriate to training).
Recording information accurately on the clinical system (TPP).
Supporting the wider practice team and maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
About us
We are a friendly, community-orientated, single-site GP surgery located in the heart of Matlock, proudly serving approximately 8,500 patients. Our ethos is rooted in combining the traditional values of family medicine with the modern innovations needed to deliver safe, timely, and resilient care in todays primary care environment.
Our dedicated team works collaboratively, supporting one another to ensure the highest standards of care for our patients. We place great emphasis on team spirit, mutual respect, and maintaining a positive, supportive workplace culture.
We value our staff and offer:
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Daily protected Clinical Supervision, ensuring you always feel supported.
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A strong focus on health and wellbeing.
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Opportunities for professional growth and development.
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A workplace where your contribution is genuinely recognised and appreciated.
Joining our team means becoming part of a surgery that is deeply connected to its community, with a strong work ethic and a genuine commitment to improving patient care while supporting staff wellbeing.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical and Patient Care
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Perform spirometry to ARTP (Association for Respiratory Technology & Physiology) standards, ensuring accurate technique, calibration, and recording of results.
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Undertake a wide range of clinical tasks within scope of competence, including but not limited to:
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Blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and oxygen saturation monitoring.
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Urinalysis and specimen collection.
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Phlebotomy (venepuncture) and sample preparation for transport.
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Height, weight, BMI recording, and lifestyle monitoring.
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ECG recording where trained and competent.
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Administer injections such as B12, influenza, pneumonia, and shingles,(subject to training and competence).
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Assist in wound care, dressings, suture/staple removal, and other treatment room duties.
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Provide basic lifestyle advice (e.g., smoking cessation, healthy weight, alcohol reduction, exercise promotion) and signpost to appropriate services.
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Assist clinicians in health promotion initiatives, NHS Health Checks, and long-term condition management.
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Prepare and maintain clinical equipment, ensuring proper sterilisation, calibration, and infection prevention control standards are met.
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Support the management of long-term conditions by carrying out agreed protocols, recalls, and monitoring programmes.
Administrative and Record Keeping
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Record clinical observations and test results accurately into the patients electronic health record (TPP).
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Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to practice and PCN protocols for coding and data quality.
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Assist in the collection of data for QOF, and enhanced services.
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Ensure the safe use, storage, and stock control of medical supplies and vaccines.
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Support clinical audits and contribute to quality improvement activities within the practice.
Teamworking and Professional Development
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Work closely with GPs, practice nurses, pharmacists, and the wider PCN team to ensure joined-up patient care.
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Attend and contribute to practice clinical meetings, supervision sessions, and training.
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Maintain competence through ongoing CPD, mandatory training, and skills updates, particularly for spirometry.
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Participate in annual appraisal and personal development planning.
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Provide support and guidance to new or less experienced colleagues where appropriate.
Governance and Safety
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Adhere to infection prevention and control policies and maintain a clean, safe working environment.
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Follow safeguarding policies for adults and children, escalating concerns as appropriate.
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Comply with confidentiality, GDPR, and information governance requirements at all times.
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Report and record any incidents, near-misses, or risks in line with practice procedures.
Contribute to practice resilience by being flexible and adaptable to changing service needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical and Patient Care
-
Perform spirometry to ARTP (Association for Respiratory Technology & Physiology) standards, ensuring accurate technique, calibration, and recording of results.
-
Undertake a wide range of clinical tasks within scope of competence, including but not limited to:
-
Blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and oxygen saturation monitoring.
-
Urinalysis and specimen collection.
-
Phlebotomy (venepuncture) and sample preparation for transport.
-
Height, weight, BMI recording, and lifestyle monitoring.
-
ECG recording where trained and competent.
-
Administer injections such as B12, influenza, pneumonia, and shingles,(subject to training and competence).
-
Assist in wound care, dressings, suture/staple removal, and other treatment room duties.
-
Provide basic lifestyle advice (e.g., smoking cessation, healthy weight, alcohol reduction, exercise promotion) and signpost to appropriate services.
-
Assist clinicians in health promotion initiatives, NHS Health Checks, and long-term condition management.
-
Prepare and maintain clinical equipment, ensuring proper sterilisation, calibration, and infection prevention control standards are met.
-
Support the management of long-term conditions by carrying out agreed protocols, recalls, and monitoring programmes.
Administrative and Record Keeping
-
Record clinical observations and test results accurately into the patients electronic health record (TPP).
-
Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to practice and PCN protocols for coding and data quality.
-
Assist in the collection of data for QOF, and enhanced services.
-
Ensure the safe use, storage, and stock control of medical supplies and vaccines.
-
Support clinical audits and contribute to quality improvement activities within the practice.
Teamworking and Professional Development
-
Work closely with GPs, practice nurses, pharmacists, and the wider PCN team to ensure joined-up patient care.
-
Attend and contribute to practice clinical meetings, supervision sessions, and training.
-
Maintain competence through ongoing CPD, mandatory training, and skills updates, particularly for spirometry.
-
Participate in annual appraisal and personal development planning.
-
Provide support and guidance to new or less experienced colleagues where appropriate.
Governance and Safety
-
Adhere to infection prevention and control policies and maintain a clean, safe working environment.
-
Follow safeguarding policies for adults and children, escalating concerns as appropriate.
-
Comply with confidentiality, GDPR, and information governance requirements at all times.
-
Report and record any incidents, near-misses, or risks in line with practice procedures.
Contribute to practice resilience by being flexible and adaptable to changing service needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - Health Care Assistant training/qualification (e.g., Care Certificate, NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent experience).
- - Evidence of spirometry training and competence.
- - Phlebotomy training and competence.
Desirable
- - Training in wound care and dressings.
- - Immunisation and injection administration training.
- - Evidence of continued professional development.
Experience
Essential
- - Previous experience as an HCA in a healthcare setting.
- - Experience performing spirometry to recognised standards.
Desirable
- - Experience working in a GP practice or primary care setting.
- - Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.
- - Experience supporting vaccination campaigns (e.g., flu,).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - Health Care Assistant training/qualification (e.g., Care Certificate, NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent experience).
- - Evidence of spirometry training and competence.
- - Phlebotomy training and competence.
Desirable
- - Training in wound care and dressings.
- - Immunisation and injection administration training.
- - Evidence of continued professional development.
Experience
Essential
- - Previous experience as an HCA in a healthcare setting.
- - Experience performing spirometry to recognised standards.
Desirable
- - Experience working in a GP practice or primary care setting.
- - Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.
- - Experience supporting vaccination campaigns (e.g., flu,).
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.
