Job summary
We are looking
for a enthusiastic healthcare assistant to join our large forward-thinking,
friendly nursing department. Healthcare
assistants provide an important service for our patients, carrying out
procedures and supporting patients to live healthier lives.
The healthcare assistants also support the delivery of
the service by providing administrative support, such as ordering clinical
supplies.
The healthcare assistants work primarily at the
Practice, but may be required visit patients at home.
The
postholder will report to the Nursing Team Leader.
Main duties of the job
- Provide a phlebotomy service (by direct clinician
referral or practice invitation).
- Ensure test samples are appropriately labelled and
packaged for transportation to the laboratory.
- Liaise with the laboratory, acting as first contact
for day-to-day test queries.
- Carry out health screening and measurements,
including: blood pressure; weight; height and body mass index; urinalysis;
pulse rate and rhythm; ECG.
- Carry out patient health checks, including health
screening and measurements, and recording previous medical history, family
history and current medications.
- Provide education and health promotion to patients as
appropriate.
- Act as a chaperone for other clinicians.
- Collect lifestyle data from patients, including
smoking status, alcohol consumption and physical activity.
- Refer the patient to another clinician when
appropriate.
- Report any observed changes in the patients condition
or behaviour, or any other cause for concern, to an appropriate clinician.
- Assist the clinical staff where appropriate.
- Provide services to patients at home when appropriate.
Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and correctly coded records to relevant
professional and Practice standards and guidelines.
- Carry out additional health screening and
measurements.
- Have
a basic understanding of long-term conditions including diagnostic
interventions, treatments and the principles of care and self-management.
About us
We are Better Health MCR: thinking differently, breaking barriers, improving lives. You can read more about us on our website and in our mission document, using the links on the right.
We are a friendly, forward-thinking, not-for-profit social enterprise providing primary care medical services in Manchester. We operate three GP practices: The Robert Darbishire Practice in Rusholme Health Centre (which is also head office) and which has a branch at The University of Manchester, Brooklands Medical Practice in Wythenshawe and The Whitswood Practice in Alexandra Park Health Centre. In total we have over 44,000 patients.
Our patients are very diverse and include established communities as well as new communities from all over the world. We have good links with the University and a sizeable student population.
Our staff team of about 140 people has a huge range of fantastic skills and experience. We operate our own Primary Care Network and our shared (ARRS) staff are fully integrated into our services, providing a seamless service for patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An outline of the
job is above. For the full job description please see the supporting document
on the right/below.
The post is part-time
(22.5 hours per week) and will be mostly based at The Robert Darbishire
Practice, although you will also need to be able to travel to our other sites
as needed. The usual working hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 09:00
17:00.
Salary will be in
the range £24,937 to £26,598 pro rata (full-time is 37.5 hours), depending on experience. We
offer membership of the NHS Pension Scheme and 5.4-6.6 weeks' holiday
(depending on NHS service) plus bank holidays (pro rata). (The post is not
subject to Agenda for Change terms and conditions.)
Recruitment process
Please apply
using the NHS Jobs online system. Your application should explain why you are
applying for the post, how you believe you would contribute to working in this
setting and demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the person
specification. The information you provide should be clear and concise. You
should not use AI; if it appears that you have used AI your application may be
automatically disregarded.
The closing date for applications is 15/03/2026. This date may be brought
forward if there are a large number of applications, so please do not delay.
Formal
interviews will be held on 24/03/2026
Better Health MCR
Ltd. We are an equal opportunities employer and an accredited Real Living Wage
employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An outline of the
job is above. For the full job description please see the supporting document
on the right/below.
The post is part-time
(22.5 hours per week) and will be mostly based at The Robert Darbishire
Practice, although you will also need to be able to travel to our other sites
as needed. The usual working hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 09:00
17:00.
Salary will be in
the range £24,937 to £26,598 pro rata (full-time is 37.5 hours), depending on experience. We
offer membership of the NHS Pension Scheme and 5.4-6.6 weeks' holiday
(depending on NHS service) plus bank holidays (pro rata). (The post is not
subject to Agenda for Change terms and conditions.)
Recruitment process
Please apply
using the NHS Jobs online system. Your application should explain why you are
applying for the post, how you believe you would contribute to working in this
setting and demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the person
specification. The information you provide should be clear and concise. You
should not use AI; if it appears that you have used AI your application may be
automatically disregarded.
The closing date for applications is 15/03/2026. This date may be brought
forward if there are a large number of applications, so please do not delay.
Formal
interviews will be held on 24/03/2026
Better Health MCR
Ltd. We are an equal opportunities employer and an accredited Real Living Wage
employer.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public, preferably within a service environment.
- Experience of using computers, with good keyboard skills.
- Experience of phlebotomy (blood-taking).
Desirable
- Previous experience working in hospitals, nursing homes or primary care.
- Although not essential, the ability to speak a language commonly spoken by our patients, in addition to English, would be useful.
Other
Essential
- A commitment to our organisational values to provide the best possible service to a diverse inner-city population.
- An excellent attendance record in previous roles.
Personal Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good administrative and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work.
- A good standard of grammar and spelling in the English language.
- Physical dexterity with the confidence to carry out clinical procedures (e.g. phlebotomy, blood pressure measurement).
- The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of individuals, both verbally and in writing.
- A friendly and approachable manner, with good people skills, showing care and empathy.
- The ability to cope with occasional exposure to challenging behaviour, distressing circumstances or emotional events.
- The ability to maintain concentration for lengthy periods of time.
- The ability to work positively as a member of a busy team.
- A conscientious approach and commitment to working in an adaptable and flexible manner.
- Willingness and ability to undertake any training required to carry out the role effectively and safely.
- The ability to give good and regular attendance.
- A commitment to support the delivery of the best possible service to a diverse inner-city population.
- A full, valid UK driving licence and access to a car on a regular basis.
Qualifications
Essential
- A sound general education to GCSE level or equivalent, or equivalent working experience to include Maths and English.
- Care certificate or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public, preferably within a service environment.
- Experience of using computers, with good keyboard skills.
- Experience of phlebotomy (blood-taking).
Desirable
- Previous experience working in hospitals, nursing homes or primary care.
- Although not essential, the ability to speak a language commonly spoken by our patients, in addition to English, would be useful.
Other
Essential
- A commitment to our organisational values to provide the best possible service to a diverse inner-city population.
- An excellent attendance record in previous roles.
Personal Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good administrative and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work.
- A good standard of grammar and spelling in the English language.
- Physical dexterity with the confidence to carry out clinical procedures (e.g. phlebotomy, blood pressure measurement).
- The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of individuals, both verbally and in writing.
- A friendly and approachable manner, with good people skills, showing care and empathy.
- The ability to cope with occasional exposure to challenging behaviour, distressing circumstances or emotional events.
- The ability to maintain concentration for lengthy periods of time.
- The ability to work positively as a member of a busy team.
- A conscientious approach and commitment to working in an adaptable and flexible manner.
- Willingness and ability to undertake any training required to carry out the role effectively and safely.
- The ability to give good and regular attendance.
- A commitment to support the delivery of the best possible service to a diverse inner-city population.
- A full, valid UK driving licence and access to a car on a regular basis.
Qualifications
Essential
- A sound general education to GCSE level or equivalent, or equivalent working experience to include Maths and English.
- Care certificate or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
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.
