Job Summary
To support the practice nursing and administrative teams in the delivery of clinical and administrative services, working as part of the practice multi-disciplinary 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 while also supporting the administrative team on an as-required basis.
Main duties of the job
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 new patient health checks
* Support the Practice Nurse with health promotion programmes
* Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately
* Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
* 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
* Act as a chaperone as required
* undertake venepuncture
* administer flu vaccinations
* Carry out ECGs as requested
* Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
* Provide support during minor operations as required
* Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
* Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance
* Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policy
* Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
About Us
We are based in North Manchester, very close to the city center and we manage a patient list size of 6500 patients.
The practice is very friendly and has a supportive administrative and clinical team. Our clinical team currently consists of 3 GP partners, 1 Practice Nurse, 1 Physician Assistant, Pharmacist and Pharmacy Tech, 1 Nursing Associates, Mental Health Practitioners, and a First Contact Physiotherapist.
The Admin Team consists of a Practice Manager, Data Manager, Secretary, Office manager, Deputy Office Manager and 5 reception staff.
We use EMIS Web, Docman, and Accurx and have a "Good" CQC rating with Outstanding for Effective and a high QOF achievement. We are also actively involved with the Primary Care Network and in the training of medical students.
Details
Date posted
17 July 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A0581-25-0004
Job locations
1 Whitley Road
Manchester
M40 7QH
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 new patient health checks
* Support the Practice Nurse with health promotion programmes
* Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately
* Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
* Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as requiredf. Support the Practice Nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
* Carry out BMI checks as directed
* Act as a chaperone as required
* undertake venepuncture
* administer flu vaccinations
* Carry out ECGs as requested
* Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
* Provide support during minor operations as required
* Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
* Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance
* Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policy
* Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
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 new patient health checks
* Support the Practice Nurse with health promotion programmes
* Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately
* Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
* Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as requiredf. Support the Practice Nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
* Carry out BMI checks as directed
* Act as a chaperone as required
* undertake venepuncture
* administer flu vaccinations
* Carry out ECGs as requested
* Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
* Provide support during minor operations as required
* Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
* Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance
* Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policy
* Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Person Specification
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
* ECGs
* Venepuncture
* New patient medicals, including height, weight, BP, pulse
* Chaperone procedure
* Ability to record accurate clinical notes
* Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
* Strong IT skills
* Clear, polite telephone manner
* Effective time management (planning and organising)
* Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
* Good interpersonal skills
* Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Desirable
* Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
* Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
* Clinical IT system user skills
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working with the general public
* Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Desirable
* Experience of working in a primary care environment
Qualifications
Essential
* Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
Desirable
* Previous completion of the HCA Care Certificate - as detailed within GP Mythbuster No 57 - HCAs in General Practice
* Phlebotomy certification
* Vaccination certification
Personal Qualities
Essential
* Polite and confident
* Flexible and cooperative
* Motivated
* Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
* High levels of integrity and loyalty
* Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
* Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
* Able to communicate effectively and understand the needs of the patient
* Commitment to ongoing professional development
* Effectively utilise resources
* Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Person Specification
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
* Polite and confident
* Flexible and cooperative
* Motivated
* Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
* High levels of integrity and loyalty
* Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
* Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
* Able to communicate effectively and understand the needs of the patient
* Commitment to ongoing professional development
* Effectively utilise resources
* Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
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
Whitley Road Medical Centre
Address
1 Whitley Road
Manchester
M40 7QH
Employer's website
https://www.whitleyroadmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Whitley Road Medical Centre
Address
1 Whitley Road
Manchester
M40 7QH
Employer's website
https://www.whitleyroadmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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