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Job Summary
To support the practice nursing team in the delivery of nursing services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. The HCA/NA will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education.
Job Summary
To support the practice nursing team in the delivery of nursing services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. The HCA/NA will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education.
Main duties of the job
* Undertake venepuncture
* Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately
* Undertake new patient health checks
* Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
* Act as a chaperone as required
* Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/clinical pharmacists/nurses
* Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations and sexual health clinics
* Support the practice with health promotion programmes
* Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
* Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
* Carry out BMI checks as directed
* Administer flu vaccinations under a patient specific direction (if trained)
* Carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the practice nurse (if trained)
* Processing and management of specimens for onward transportation
* Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
* Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked
* Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy
* Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
* Carry out long term condition assessments
* Carry out Spirometry
* Carry out Child Immunisation clinincs - NA Only
* Carry out smear clinics - NA only
About Us
We are a large, dynamic, friendly practice consisting of 4 Partners, 14 Salaried GPs, 6 Clinical Pharmacists, 1 Nurse Manager,2 Practice Nurses,, 2 HCAs, 2 Phlebotomists & 2 Social Prescribers. We also have a Health & Wellbeing team that offer physiotherapy.
We serve 26,000 patients with a focus on clinical excellence and engagement with the modern NHS. We have a very strong team ethos and are looking for committed and enthusiastic Practice Nurse who can bring their own valuable knowledge and skills to our Practice.
We are a teaching Practice with a regular allocation of trainees, we also demonstrate strong performance in QOF, CQC and we play a lead role within our PCN.
Details
Date posted
08 July 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
A2936-25-0007
Job locations
Victoria Park Health Centre
203 Victoria Park Road
Leicester
LE2 1XD
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The Following Are The Core Responsibilities Of The Healthcare Assistant. There May Be On Occasion, a Requirement To Carry Out Other Tasks; This Will Be Dependent Upon Factors Such As Workload And Staffing Levels:
* Undertake venepuncture
* Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately
* Undertake new patient health checks
* Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
* Act as a chaperone as required
* Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/clinical pharmacists/nurses
* Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations and sexual health clinics
* Support the practice with health promotion programmes
* Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
* Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
* Carry out BMI checks as directed
* Administer flu vaccinations under a patient specific direction (if trained)
* Carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the practice nurse (if trained)
* Processing and management of specimens for onward transportation
* Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
* Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
* Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy
* Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
* Cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment
Ordering of medical consumables to ensure adequate stock levels are maintained
* Carry out long term condition assessments such foot checks and FEV1 monitoring (COPD6)
* Undertake H. pylori breath testing as requested by GP or Clinical Pharmacist
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the healthcare assistant may be requested to:
* Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead
* Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
* Support and participate in shared learning within the practice
Additional Responsibilities For An NA:
* Long Term Conditions Management Asthma, Diabetes, COPD, CVD, Learning Disabilities, Anticoagulation monitoring (essential)
* Vaccinations - Offer advice about childhood and adult vaccinations and ensure vaccines are administered under PSD's (essential)
* Health Promotion & Screening - Cervical Smears
Job description
Job responsibilities
Additional Responsibilities For An NA:
* Long Term Conditions Management Asthma, Diabetes, COPD, CVD, Learning Disabilities, Anticoagulation monitoring (essential)
* Vaccinations - Offer advice about childhood and adult vaccinations and ensure vaccines are administered under PSD's (essential)
* Health Promotion & Screening - Cervical Smears
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* HCA: Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level Phlebotomy certification
* NA: Nursing Association Foundation Degree - NMC-approved program and register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
Person Specification
Essential
* HCA: Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level Phlebotomy certification
* NA: Nursing Association Foundation Degree - NMC-approved program and register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
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 (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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 (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Victoria Park Health Centre
Address
Victoria Park Health Centre
203 Victoria Park Road
Leicester
LE2 1XD
Employer's website
https://www.victoriaparkhealthcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Victoria Park Health Centre
Address
Victoria Park Health Centre
203 Victoria Park Road
Leicester
LE2 1XD
Employer's website
https://www.victoriaparkhealthcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Part-time
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* Industries
Hospitals
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