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Job Summary
Role 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 healthcare assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education.
Main duties of the job
Undertake new patient health checks
Support the practice nurse with health promotion programs
Baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately
24-hour BP monitoring
Undertake wound care/dressings
Support the management of chronic disease clinics
BMI checks
Chaperone as required
Flu vaccinations
Specimen handling
Support during minor operations as required
Room stocking
Fridge management, clinical waste and sharps bins
Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Venepuncture
Ear irrigation
ECGs
Audits
Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
Support and participate in shared learning within the practice
Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota
About Us
Moorside Surgery are looking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, flexible and resourceful experienced Health Care Assistant who is committed to providing excellent care to our patients to join our friendly team.
The ideal candidate would be a team player who would thrive on being part of a growing and busy practice with the enthusiasm to play a key part in our plans for the future.
Our current clinical team comprises of 5 GP Partners, 6 Salaried GPs, 3 Practice nurses, 3 Health Care Assistants, and support teams.
With a list size of approximately 8200, we are a high achieving QOF practice based in purpose built surroundings, CQC rated good.
Details
Date posted
07 July 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
A2040-25-0003
Job locations
370 Dudley Hill Road
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD2 3AA
Job Description
Job responsibilities
HCA Experience Essential
Working under the direct supervision of the senior practice nurse and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.
Duties And Responsibilities:
New patient health checks
ECG recording
Phlebotomy
Spirometry
Chaperoning duties
Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses
Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment
Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring, and recording
Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms
Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions, including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations
Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual
Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Duties And Responsibilities:
New patient health checks
ECG recording
Phlebotomy
Spirometry
Chaperoning duties
Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses
Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment
Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring, and recording
Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms
Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions, including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations
Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual
Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Healthcare qualification or equivalent level
* Phlebotomy certification
* 6 months relevant experience working in a primary care
* Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
* Strong IT skills
* Clear, polite telephone manner
* Competent in the use of patient record management systems: SystmOne
* Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
* environment in the last 2 years
* Experience of working with the general public
* Experience of working in a healthcare setting
* Immunisation (flu, B12, childhood)
* Dressings
* Wound Care / Removal of sutures & staples
* ECGs
* Venepuncture
* New patient medicals including height, weight, BP, pulse
* Chaperone procedure
* Spirometry
* Ability to record accurate clinical notes
Desirable
* Immunisation (flu, B12, childhood)
* Dressings
* Wound Care / Removal of sutures & staples
* Spirometry
* Ear syringing certification
Person Specification
Essential
* Healthcare qualification or equivalent level
* Phlebotomy certification
* 6 months relevant experience working in a primary care
* Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
* Strong IT skills
* Clear, polite telephone manner
* Competent in the use of patient record management systems: SystmOne
* Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
* environment in the last 2 years
* Experience of working with the general public
* Experience of working in a healthcare setting
* Immunisation (flu, B12, childhood)
* Dressings
* Wound Care / Removal of sutures & staples
* ECGs
* Venepuncture
* New patient medicals including height, weight, BP, pulse
* Chaperone procedure
* Spirometry
* Ability to record accurate clinical notes
Desirable
* Immunisation (flu, B12, childhood)
* Dressings
* Wound Care / Removal of sutures & staples
* Spirometry
* Ear syringing certification
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
Moorside Surgery
Address
370 Dudley Hill Road
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD2 3AA
Employer's website
https://www.moorsidesurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Moorside Surgery
Address
370 Dudley Hill Road
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD2 3AA
Employer's website
https://www.moorsidesurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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