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Glossop Health Team (Glossop Primary Care Network)

Health Care Assistant - Community Based

The closing date is 05 September 2025

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Job summary

Would you like to work on the edge of the beautiful Peak District National Park, yet within each reach of the cultural hub of Manchester? Are you looking for a new challenge with the opportunity to apply your existing knowledge and skills whilst also developing a new skillset? If so an exciting opportunity to be part of our multidisciplinary team working across four practices to deliver coordinated care to our patient community.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Please note we reserve the right to close applications early.

Main duties of the job

The post holder must be an experienced Healthcare Assistant in general practice, who can support in managing specific cohorts of patients with a range of acute and chronic medical conditions. They will work as part of the team, delivering care within their scope of practice to patients within the surgery and conducting home visits. They will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education. They will carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, phlebotomy, BMI, temperature as directed and record findings accurately. They will support with management of chronic disease, delivering opportunistic health promotion where appropriate. The post holder may complete basic care plans.

About us

The role will support four practices within the Glossop area, with approx. 33,350 patients. This role will work alongside PCN Additional Roles practice including social prescribing link workers, mental health workers, paramedics and pharmacists amongst others.

Details

Date posted

28 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A4223-25-0014

Job locations

Community Wide

Glossop

SK13 0AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a caring and reliable Healthcare Assistant to join our community care team. This role involves supporting patients in their own homes and community settings, delivering high-quality care and promoting independence. You will work closely with our community matron, GPs, and other health professionals to ensure patients receive safe, compassionate, and person-centred care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a caring and reliable Healthcare Assistant to join our community care team. This role involves supporting patients in their own homes and community settings, delivering high-quality care and promoting independence. You will work closely with our community matron, GPs, and other health professionals to ensure patients receive safe, compassionate, and person-centred care.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Good communication skills (written & verbal)
  • Good organisational skills
  • Good customer service skills
  • Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service

Desirable

  • Demonstrate an interest or previous experience in caring for patients in an acute setting
  • Basic knowledge of IT packages
  • Experience of working in a team

Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 1 literacy and numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G)

Desirable

  • NVQ level 3 in Healthcare

Skills

Essential

  • Previous experience of working in a primary care/general practice setting.

Desirable

  • Use of EMIS
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Good communication skills (written & verbal)
  • Good organisational skills
  • Good customer service skills
  • Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service

Desirable

  • Demonstrate an interest or previous experience in caring for patients in an acute setting
  • Basic knowledge of IT packages
  • Experience of working in a team

Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 1 literacy and numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G)

Desirable

  • NVQ level 3 in Healthcare

Skills

Essential

  • Previous experience of working in a primary care/general practice setting.

Desirable

  • Use of EMIS

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

Glossop Health Team (Glossop Primary Care Network)

Address

Community Wide

Glossop

SK13 0AA


Employer's website

https://www.simmondleymedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Glossop Health Team (Glossop Primary Care Network)

Address

Community Wide

Glossop

SK13 0AA


Employer's website

https://www.simmondleymedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

PCN Business Manager

Jordan Mountford

jordan.mountford1@nhs.net

01457600960

Details

Date posted

28 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A4223-25-0014

Job locations

Community Wide

Glossop

SK13 0AA


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