Job Summary
NTGP has a fantastic opportunity for a Health Care Assistant (HCA) to join our multi‑disciplinary team. We offer an attractive and competitive package depending on experience with avenues of growth.
The position will require sessions from both locations (on different days). We are flexible with sessions available. The days can be negotiated to suit you, the team & patients.
The HCA will act autonomously within their professional scope of practice providing care for patients face to face, telephone consultations and home visits.
The Health Care Assistant (HCA) will work as part of the General Practice clinical team to provide high‑quality, person‑centred care to patients. Supporting GPs, Practice Nurses and other clinicians in the delivery of safe and effective healthcare services, including clinical duties, administrative support, and health promotion activities.
You will be responsible for the provision of medical services to our patient population managing a caseload dealing with a wide range of health needs. You will be supporting & supported by the wide range of clinical and non‑clinical team within the practice.
Main Duties of the Job
* Perform clinical observations, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, weight, height, and BMI.
* Undertake phlebotomy.
* Perform ECGs and urinalysis.
* Administer NHS Health Checks, including cardiovascular risk assessment and lifestyle advice.
* Support chronic disease monitoring as directed (e.g. diabetes foot checks, spirometry if trained, physical assessments).
* Perform wound care and simple dressings (following protocols).
* Carry out vaccinations where appropriately trained and authorised (e.g. flu vaccines under PSD).
* Undertake swabs, B12 injections, and other delegated duties within competencies.
* Record all clinical activity accurately onto the clinical system (EMIS/ICE).
About Us
We are a large forward‑thinking practice of 15,000 patients, providing quality healthcare and outcomes for our patients in the North Trafford area. We operate from two sites – Chester Road and Seymour Grove.
The team at NTGP comprises of 3 GP Partners, 8 Salaried GPs, 2 Physician Associates, 2 Pharmacists, and 4 Nursing team along with non‑clinical team of 30+ staff managed by the Business Manager.
Our practices have been rated as Good by CQC and we take pride in delivering quality care to our patients and have a strong training and personal development ethos. We are part of North Trafford Primary Care Network and one of the partners is the Joint Clinical Director.
We are using EMIS Web and DOCMAN as our clinical system along with Ask My GP to provide digital platform to our patients.
Details
Date posted: 18 November 2025
Reference number: A4025-25-0012
Pay Scheme & Salary
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract & Working Pattern
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time, Flexible working
Job Locations
North Trafford Group Practice – Chester Road, Stretford, Manchester M32 0PA
Seymour Grove Health Centre – 70 Seymour Grove, Manchester M16 0LW
Person Specification
* Qualifications – Essential
o HCA within primary Care (preferably General Practice)
o Qualified and Trained Phlebotomist
o Ability to take vitals like BP, pulse, height, weight, etc.
* Qualifications – Desirable
o Experience of working in General Practice
o Understanding of EMIS clinical system
o Required knowledge of long term conditions and physical assessment
* Experience – Essential
o Experience of working within a nursing team
* Experience – Desirable
o Experience of working in primary care
o Experience of working in a GP practice
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
North Trafford Group Practice
Chester Road, Stretford, Manchester M32 0PA
Website: https://www.ntgp.co.uk/
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