Health Care Assistant/Trainee or Qualified Nurse Associate
We are looking to recruit a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our multidisciplinary healthcare team within our Practice. This role offers excellent opportunities for career development, including progression to a Trainee Nurse Associate or Registered Nurse Associate position through supported training programmes.
Job Summary
The postholder will work with a diverse range of people from different cultural and social backgrounds. The ability to work confidently and effectively in a varied, and sometimes challenging environment is essential. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and be organised, patient and empathetic, with experience of working in health, social care or other support roles including direct contact with people, families or carers.
Responsibilities
* Carry out health checks, observations, and basic clinical procedures (e.g. blood pressure, pulse, height, weight, ECGs)
* Support vaccination and phlebotomy clinics (training provided if needed)
* Assist in long‑term condition management (e.g. diabetes, hypertension)
* Support patients with health promotion and lifestyle advice
* Maintain accurate records using clinical systems (EMIS)
* Contribute to the smooth running of the practice and excellent patient experience
Person Specification – Essential
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Good IT and record‑keeping skills
* Compassionate, patient, reliable, flexible and adaptable
* Committed to personal development and professional attitude and appearance
* Experience of working with the public or in a caring environment
* Understanding of confidentiality and data protection
* Basic awareness of infection control and patient safety
Person Specification – Desirable
* Interest in developing a career in healthcare or nursing
* Experience supporting chronic disease management or vaccination programmes
* Knowledge of primary care and long‑term condition management
Qualifications – Essential
* GCSE Grade A‑C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English equivalent
Qualifications – Desirable
* Care Certificate or willingness to complete
* NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care
* Phlebotomy or ECG training
Experience – Essential
* Experience of working with the public or in a caring environment
Experience – Desirable
* Experience in a healthcare or GP practice setting
* Experience supporting chronic disease management or vaccination programmes
Knowledge – Essential
* Understanding of confidentiality and data protection
* Basic awareness of infection control and patient safety
Knowledge – Desirable
* Knowledge of primary care and long‑term condition management
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.
Employer Details
Employer name: SMGPF Ltd.
Address: Northenden Group Practice, 489 Palatine Road, Northenden, Manchester, M224DH
Employer website: https://smgpf.ltd/
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