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Cheadle Hulme Health Centre

Health Cara Assistant (HCA)

The closing date is 02 July 2025

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Job summary

We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and compassionate Health Care Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will join our forward thinking and inclusive practice. You will join the Nursing team and work closely with the GPs, ANPs, Practice Nurses and other members of the multidisciplinary team in providing a range of patient care activities, ensuring the highest standards of care and service delivery.

Main duties of the job

Your role will be to provide vital support to the medical team, assisting with a range of duties that include clinical procedures, patient care, and administrative tasks.You will work under the guidance of nurses and other healthcare professionals, focusing on tasks that free up doctors' time and improve the overall patient experience.

About us

Cheadle Hulme Medical Group is a friendly, patient-centred GP practice situated in the leafy suburb of Cheadle Hulme. We operate across two well-connected sites. Bridge House, located near the heart of the village, and Smithy Green Health Centre, just a five-minute drive away. As a practice, we are committed to delivering high-quality primary care to our community. Teamwork is at the heart of our culture, and we continually strive for excellent patient outcomes and satisfaction.

Details

Date posted

02 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

A3974-25-0000

Job locations

Cheadle Hulme Health Centre

Smithy Green

Cheadle Hulme

Cheshire

SK8 6LU


Bridge House Medical Centre

11 Ladybridge Road

Cheadle Hulme

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 5LL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities But Not Limited To:

Clinical Duties:

Perform phlebotomy procedures.

Conduct blood pressure monitoring and new patient health checks.

Conduct the pre assessments for long term conditions

Carry out electrocardiograms (ECG)

Assist in minor surgical procedures and contraceptive coil fittings.

Administer vaccinations and immunizations as per practice protocols.

Carry out home visits to our vulnerable patient cohort

Support the clinical team in the management of the care homes we oversee

Health Promotion:

Advise patients on health care, minor ailments, health promotion, and illness prevention.

Support chronic disease management clinics, including diabetes and cardiovascular health.

Administrative Duties:

Prepare and maintain clinical rooms and equipment before, during, and after patient care activities, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients.

Ensure the Emergency Medication is adequately stocked and fit for purpose.

Ensure proper handling and dispatch of laboratory specimens, including blood and urine samples.

Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.

Ensure fridge temperatures are regularly monitored and maintained.

Team Collaboration:

Participate in practice meetings and contribute to practice development

Support the training and mentoring of junior staff members.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities But Not Limited To:

Clinical Duties:

Perform phlebotomy procedures.

Conduct blood pressure monitoring and new patient health checks.

Conduct the pre assessments for long term conditions

Carry out electrocardiograms (ECG)

Assist in minor surgical procedures and contraceptive coil fittings.

Administer vaccinations and immunizations as per practice protocols.

Carry out home visits to our vulnerable patient cohort

Support the clinical team in the management of the care homes we oversee

Health Promotion:

Advise patients on health care, minor ailments, health promotion, and illness prevention.

Support chronic disease management clinics, including diabetes and cardiovascular health.

Administrative Duties:

Prepare and maintain clinical rooms and equipment before, during, and after patient care activities, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients.

Ensure the Emergency Medication is adequately stocked and fit for purpose.

Ensure proper handling and dispatch of laboratory specimens, including blood and urine samples.

Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.

Ensure fridge temperatures are regularly monitored and maintained.

Team Collaboration:

Participate in practice meetings and contribute to practice development

Support the training and mentoring of junior staff members.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ level 2
  • Proficiency in phlebotomy.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be confident to deal with patients, families and carers.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, using initiative within the level of competence for the position.
  • Commitment to patient confidentiality and data protection.
  • Accuracy and a strong desire for attention to detail

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification.
  • Experience in chronic disease management.
  • Training in administering immunizations and vaccinations.
  • Familiarity with EMIS & Docman clinical system.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working as a Health Care Assistant in a healthcare setting,

Desirable

  • Experience of working in General Practice.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ level 2
  • Proficiency in phlebotomy.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be confident to deal with patients, families and carers.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, using initiative within the level of competence for the position.
  • Commitment to patient confidentiality and data protection.
  • Accuracy and a strong desire for attention to detail

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification.
  • Experience in chronic disease management.
  • Training in administering immunizations and vaccinations.
  • Familiarity with EMIS & Docman clinical system.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working as a Health Care Assistant in a healthcare setting,

Desirable

  • Experience of working in General 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Cheadle Hulme Health Centre

Address

Cheadle Hulme Health Centre

Smithy Green

Cheadle Hulme

Cheshire

SK8 6LU


Employer's website

https://www.cheadlehulmeandbridgehouse.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cheadle Hulme Health Centre

Address

Cheadle Hulme Health Centre

Smithy Green

Cheadle Hulme

Cheshire

SK8 6LU


Employer's website

https://www.cheadlehulmeandbridgehouse.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Jo Bayes

jo.bayes@nhs.net

01619835300

Details

Date posted

02 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

A3974-25-0000

Job locations

Cheadle Hulme Health Centre

Smithy Green

Cheadle Hulme

Cheshire

SK8 6LU


Bridge House Medical Centre

11 Ladybridge Road

Cheadle Hulme

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 5LL


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