Job Summary
The post holder will be part of the nursing team and will work alongside the Practice Nursing Team, liaising closing with the Nurse Manager to deliver healthcare support to the patients of Trafalgar Medical Group Practice.
The HCA will undertake general treatment room duties like new patient health checks, urinalysis, ECG recording, chaperoning patients, maintaining hygiene standards, maintenance of equipment and the recording of refrigerator temperature on a daily basis, ordering of stock and re-stocking GPs and Nurses treatment rooms. The HCA will also be responsible for documenting his/her patient consultations on SystmOne.
He/she will maintain patient confidentiality and will work under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager and within Practice Guidelines and Protocols at all times.
Main duties of the job
To act in such a manner as to support the client/patient at all times and be mindful of the need to reduce anxiety for the client/patient.
To provide a phlebotomy service for patients.
To conduct New Patient Medicals for newly registered patients to the practice
To undertake appropriate clinical work in support of QOF
To undertake ear irrigation in accordance with local policy
To be responsible for the re-stocking of all clinical areas and maintaining a stock rotation system.
To assist in restocking clinical area with supplies and health promotion materials as agreed with GPs/Nursing Team and to restock rooms as appropriate.
To assist in general nursing duties, under the supervision of the Practice Nursing Team, i.e. Urine testing, weight/height, blood pressure measurements, ECG recording, spirometry, peak flow measurements, smoking cessation advice and any other duties that may be assigned as necessary.
To ensure that drug/vaccine refrigerators are at the correct temperature on a daily basis and maintain the Vaccine Cold Chain documented record according to Practice Guidelines, in the absence of designated Nurse.
To act as a chaperone as required to GPs and Practice Nurses.
To participate in the induction programme of staff new to the practice
To receive and document telephone messages as and when necessary and communicate to other members of the clinical team as appropriate.
About Us
The Trafalgar Medical Group Practice is a 27,500 patient list, 7 GP Partner Practice situated in the heart of Southsea. The Practice operates across 2 sites. The Practice is also the lead Practice for the Portsmouth South Coast Primary Care Network.
This is an exciting opportunity and time to join the nursing team in a forward thinking, developing, busy, and diverse GP Practice. This is an established training Practice and we are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated Heath Care Assistant who can integrate well and who has skills to offer which can benefit our patients.
Previous experience within Primary Care would be desirable, but we will also consider applications from HCAs whose background will also provide suitable experience and qualifications
Details
Date posted
08 July 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
A2696-25-0002
Job locations
25 Osborne Road
Southsea
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO5 3ND
Eastney Health Centre
Highland Road
Southsea
Hampshire
PO4 9HU
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties
To act in such a manner as to support the client/patient at all times and be mindful of the need to reduce anxiety for the client/patient.
To provide a phlebotomy service for patients.
To conduct New Patient Medicals for newly registered patients to the practice
To undertake appropriate clinical work in support of QOF
To undertake ear irrigation in accordance with local policy
To be responsible for the re-stocking of all clinical areas and maintaining a stock rotation system.
To assist in restocking clinical area with supplies and health promotion materials as agreed with GPs/Nursing Team and to restock rooms as appropriate.
To assist in general nursing duties, under the supervision of the Practice Nursing Team, i.e. Urine testing, weight/height, blood pressure measurements, ECG recording, spirometry, peak flow measurements, smoking cessation advice and any other duties that may be assigned as necessary.
To ensure that drug/vaccine refrigerators are at the correct temperature on a daily basis and maintain the Vaccine Cold Chain documented record according to Practice Guidelines, in the absence of designated Nurse.
To act as a chaperone as required to GPs and Practice Nurses.
To participate in the induction programme of staff new to the practice
To receive and document telephone messages as and when necessary and communicate to other members of the clinical team as appropriate.
To maintain health information notice board in line with national/local health promotion campaigns.
To undertake appropriate formal training as required by the Practice.
General Duties
To function as an integral part of the Primary Health Care Team.
To attend relevant clinical meetings as required.
To have knowledge of and act at all times within the boundaries of Health and Safety legislation and Data Protection acts.
To report immediately to a member of the clinical staff or the Operations Manager any acts of omission or error to safeguard the interest of the patient.
Professional Development
To participate in an annual individual performance review
To maintain a professional development plan and submit annually
To maintain own clinical development through periods of study as agreed within the contract of employment.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties
To act in such a manner as to support the client/patient at all times and be mindful of the need to reduce anxiety for the client/patient.
To provide a phlebotomy service for patients.
To conduct New Patient Medicals for newly registered patients to the practice
To undertake appropriate clinical work in support of QOF
To undertake ear irrigation in accordance with local policy
To be responsible for the re-stocking of all clinical areas and maintaining a stock rotation system.
To assist in restocking clinical area with supplies and health promotion materials as agreed with GPs/Nursing Team and to restock rooms as appropriate.
To assist in general nursing duties, under the supervision of the Practice Nursing Team, i.e. Urine testing, weight/height, blood pressure measurements, ECG recording, spirometry, peak flow measurements, smoking cessation advice and any other duties that may be assigned as necessary.
To ensure that drug/vaccine refrigerators are at the correct temperature on a daily basis and maintain the Vaccine Cold Chain documented record according to Practice Guidelines, in the absence of designated Nurse.
To act as a chaperone as required to GPs and Practice Nurses.
To participate in the induction programme of staff new to the practice
To receive and document telephone messages as and when necessary and communicate to other members of the clinical team as appropriate.
To maintain health information notice board in line with national/local health promotion campaigns.
To undertake appropriate formal training as required by the Practice.
General Duties
To function as an integral part of the Primary Health Care Team.
To attend relevant clinical meetings as required.
To have knowledge of and act at all times within the boundaries of Health and Safety legislation and Data Protection acts.
To report immediately to a member of the clinical staff or the Operations Manager any acts of omission or error to safeguard the interest of the patient.
Professional Development
To participate in an annual individual performance review
To maintain a professional development plan and submit annually
To maintain own clinical development through periods of study as agreed within the contract of employment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Good General Education
* Qualified in Phlebotomy
Desirable
* Qualified to NVQ level 3
Experience
Essential
* Experience within a health care setting
Desirable
* Experience in GP Practice
Person Specification
Essential
* Experience within a health care setting
Desirable
* Experience in 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 (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
Trafalgar Medical Group Practice
Address
25 Osborne Road
Southsea
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO5 3ND
Employer's website
https://www.trafalgarmedicalgrouppractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Trafalgar Medical Group Practice
Address
25 Osborne Road
Southsea
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO5 3ND
Employer's website
https://www.trafalgarmedicalgrouppractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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