Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a Health Care Assistant to
join our dynamic, friendly nursing team at Paxton Medical Group.
We are a growing practice serving a population of over
20,000 patients across three sites; Claughton, Fender Way and Townfield.
You will be working in an experienced, well established
nursing team within a training practice.
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: Full time or part time considered
Location: Paxton Medical Group
Main duties of the job
The Health Care Assistant (HCA) plays a vital role within the general practice team, supporting GPs, nurses, and other clinicians to deliver high quality patient care. The post holder will carry out a range of clinical and administrative duties, always working within their level of competence and under appropriate supervision.
Your responsibilities will include:
Physiological Measurements (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respirations, blood glucose, INR).
Undertaking health checks
Vaccinations
Collection of specimens (urine samples, swabs)
Phlebotomy
ECGs, peak flow testing, and other delegated diagnostic tasks (depending on training).
Assisting with long term condition reviews (e.g., diabetes, hypertension) under nurse supervision.
Wound care and simple dressings
Contributing to QOF, enhanced services, and practice wide clinical targets
About us
What We Offer
- A welcoming, collaborative working environment
- Opportunities for ongoing training and career development
- Competitive salary and NHS pension
- Supportive leadership and a culture that values your ideas and wellbeing
Job description
Job responsibilities
Perform vital signs monitoring: blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respirations, oxygen saturation.
Carry out phlebotomy (if trained).
Conduct ECGs, peak flow tests, and other diagnostic checks.
Support long term condition reviews (e.g., diabetes, hypertension) under nurse direction.
Undertake NHS Health Checks and lifestyle assessments.
Measure height, weight, BMI, and assist with basic health screening.
Perform wound care, simple dressings, and suture removal (if trained).
Collect and process specimens (urine, swabs).
Administer vaccinations (only if appropriately trained and authorised).
Prepare and maintain clinical rooms, ensuring infection control standards are met.
Assist clinicians during minor procedures and examinations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Perform vital signs monitoring: blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respirations, oxygen saturation.
Carry out phlebotomy (if trained).
Conduct ECGs, peak flow tests, and other diagnostic checks.
Support long term condition reviews (e.g., diabetes, hypertension) under nurse direction.
Undertake NHS Health Checks and lifestyle assessments.
Measure height, weight, BMI, and assist with basic health screening.
Perform wound care, simple dressings, and suture removal (if trained).
Collect and process specimens (urine, swabs).
Administer vaccinations (only if appropriately trained and authorised).
Prepare and maintain clinical rooms, ensuring infection control standards are met.
Assist clinicians during minor procedures and examinations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE (or equivalent) grade A to C in English and Maths
- NVQ level 2/3
Desirable
- Qualification / proven competencies in the following clinical skills, or willingness to develop them:
- Phlebotomy
- Vaccination administration including Flu, Pneumonia, and Shingles
- Wound care
- Removal of sutures / staples
- ECG
- Health checks
- INR testing
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a healthcare or care setting.
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Basic IT skills and ability to use clinical systems (training provided).
- Understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
- Compassionate, patient focused approach.
Desirable
- Previous experience in primary care.
- Phlebotomy qualification.
- Experience with EMIS/SystmOne.
- Care Certificate or equivalent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE (or equivalent) grade A to C in English and Maths
- NVQ level 2/3
Desirable
- Qualification / proven competencies in the following clinical skills, or willingness to develop them:
- Phlebotomy
- Vaccination administration including Flu, Pneumonia, and Shingles
- Wound care
- Removal of sutures / staples
- ECG
- Health checks
- INR testing
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a healthcare or care setting.
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Basic IT skills and ability to use clinical systems (training provided).
- Understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
- Compassionate, patient focused approach.
Desirable
- Previous experience in primary care.
- Phlebotomy qualification.
- Experience with EMIS/SystmOne.
- Care Certificate 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.