• Job Description

  Req#: A3504-25-0002?language=en&page=851&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Health Care Assistant to join our multidisciplinary team at Royton and Crompton Family Practice. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in a supportive and forward-thinking primary care environment.

  The ideal candidate will be a team player with strong communication skills and a genuine commitment to patient welfare. You should have a sound understanding of working within Primary Care and be confident in delivering services within the boundaries of the Health Care Assistant role.

  Main duties of the job

  The successful applicant will be a compassionate professional who holds an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Healthcare and must also hold a Care Certificate. Previous experience working in a GP Practice is essential.

  We are looking for someone who:

  • Has strong communication skills and works well as part of a team

  • Puts patient care at the heart of their work

  • Has excellent knowledge and experience of Primary Care

  • Is able to support the wider clinical team

  Required Skills and Competencies:

  • Phlebotomy

  • New Patient Checks

  • NHS Health Checks

  • Manual Blood Pressure Monitoring

  • Administration of B12 Injections and Flu Vaccinations

  About us

  We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Health Care Assistant (HCA) to join our dynamic team at Royton and Crompton Family Practice.

  We are a modern, forward-thinking training practice, caring for a growing list of over 21,700 patients. Based in contemporary premises, we are proud of our collaborative and supportive working culture. Our clinical team includes 4 GP Partners, Salaried GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs), Practice Nurses, Clinical Pharmacists, Health Care Assistants, Physiotherapists, and a highly experienced Administrative Team. We use the EMIS Web clinical system.

  Details

  Date posted

  08 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  Depending on experience

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  A3504-25-0002

  Job locations

  Royton Health & Wellbeing Centre

  Park Street

  Royton

  Oldham

  OL2 6QW

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The Health Care Assistant (HCA) will assist in the delivery of high-quality primary health care services to our patient population by performing both clinical and administrative tasks, in line with their training and competencies. Working under the supervision of the nursing team and within practice guidelines, the HCA will contribute to patient care by carrying out duties that support health and well-being.

  The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure a seamless, efficient, and compassionate service. They will play a key role in helping patients access the appropriate medical personnel and services, and in maintaining a proactive approach to patient health management.

  Please see attached Job Description

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The Health Care Assistant (HCA) will assist in the delivery of high-quality primary health care services to our patient population by performing both clinical and administrative tasks, in line with their training and competencies. Working under the supervision of the nursing team and within practice guidelines, the HCA will contribute to patient care by carrying out duties that support health and well-being.

  The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure a seamless, efficient, and compassionate service. They will play a key role in helping patients access the appropriate medical personnel and services, and in maintaining a proactive approach to patient health management.

  Please see attached Job Description

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working within a GP service environment.
  • Experience of using computers, with good keyboard skills.
  • Experience of performing Patient Health Checks.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Good administrative and organisational skills.
  • The ability to prioritise workload.
  • Work well within a team environment.
  • Effective time management.
  • Ability to work independently following verbal or written instructions.
  • An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
  • Able to work under pressure and remain calm.
  • Flexible and adaptable.
  • Aware of own limitations.
  • Ability to work adhering to all practice policies and procedures

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of clinical systems, Emis Web, Docman and Accurx.
  • Clean driving license, insured for business.

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Essential Qualifications and Experience:
  • NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
  • Care Certificate
  • Phlebotomy Training and Experience - candidates must be fully
  • trained and competent in phlebotomy.
  • Manual blood pressure monitoring - candidates must be fully trained and competent in Taking and recording manual blood pressure measurements.

  Desirable

  • Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
  • Vaccination Administration - trained to administer B12 injections, flu, pneumonia, and shingles vaccines.
  • Clinical Procedure Support - trained to assist with a range of medical procedures.

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working within a GP service environment.
  • Experience of using computers, with good keyboard skills.
  • Experience of performing Patient Health Checks.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Good administrative and organisational skills.
  • The ability to prioritise workload.
  • Work well within a team environment.
  • Effective time management.
  • Ability to work independently following verbal or written instructions.
  • An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
  • Able to work under pressure and remain calm.
  • Flexible and adaptable.
  • Aware of own limitations.
  • Ability to work adhering to all practice policies and procedures

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of clinical systems, Emis Web, Docman and Accurx.
  • Clean driving license, insured for business.

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Essential Qualifications and Experience:
  • NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
  • Care Certificate
  • Phlebotomy Training and Experience - candidates must be fully
  • trained and competent in phlebotomy.
  • Manual blood pressure monitoring - candidates must be fully trained and competent in Taking and recording manual blood pressure measurements.

  Desirable

  • Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
  • Vaccination Administration - trained to administer B12 injections, flu, pneumonia, and shingles vaccines.
  • Clinical Procedure Support - trained to assist with a range of medical procedures.

  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

  The Royton and Crompton family practice

  Address

  Royton Health & Wellbeing Centre

  Park Street

  Royton

  Oldham

  OL2 6QW

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.roytonandcromptonpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  The Royton and Crompton family practice

  Address

  Royton Health & Wellbeing Centre

  Park Street

  Royton

  Oldham

  OL2 6QW

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.roytonandcromptonpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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