Health Care Assistant (part-time)NHS

Job summary

Join our friendly and supportive team at Clifton House Medical Centre. As a Health Care Assistant, you will work alongside GPs and Practice Nurses to provide high-quality patient care, including health checks, clinical observations, and supporting long-term condition management. This is a rewarding opportunity to develop your skills and make a real difference to the health and wellbeing of our local community.

Main duties of the job

The HCA will support GPs and Practice Nurses by carrying out a range of clinical duties, including health checks, recording patient observations, venepuncture, ECGs (where trained), supporting chronic disease management, and maintaining accurate patient records. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering outstanding patient care within a supportive primary care environment.

Job description

Location: Clifton House Medical Centre

Hull Hours: Part-time 27 hours/week, Mon.-Fri.

Contract: Permanent

Salary: depending on experience

Start date: asap

Closing date: 28th August 2026 (Please note: If the position has been successfully filled, the posting can be closed before the closing date.)

Join Our Friendly and Supportive GP Practice

Clifton House Medical Centre is seeking an enthusiastic and caring Health Care Assistant (HCA) to join our dedicated primary care team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and supporting the health and wellbeing of our local community.

Working closely with GPs, Practice Nurses, and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in assisting with clinical duties, promoting health, and ensuring patients receive a professional and compassionate service.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Clinical Duties

• Undertaking new patient health checks.
• Measuring and recording blood pressure, pulse, temperature, height, weight, and BMI.
• Performing venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols.
• Carrying out ECGs where trained and competent.
• Undertaking vaccinations
• Supporting chronic disease management clinics.
• Conducting NHS Health Checks.
• Assisting with wound care and dressings under supervision.
• Taking and recording patient observations accurately.
• Preparing and maintaining clinical rooms and equipment.
• Ensuring clinical stock levels are maintained and appropriately stored.
• Observing the Practice health and safety and infection control policies, whilst being vigilant to potential hazards and to bring them to the attention of the Practice Manager immediately.

Patient Care

• Providing care in a professional, empathetic, and respectful manner.
• Supporting patients to improve and maintain their health and wellbeing.
• Promoting healthy lifestyle choices and preventive healthcare.
• Maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
• Chaperoning clinicians when required.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Accurately recording consultations and activities within the clinical system.
• Processing and handling specimens in accordance with procedures.
• Maintaining accurate patient records.
• Adhering to infection prevention and control procedures and health and safety regulations.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a supporting statement explaining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.

Clifton House Medical Centre is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Appointment is subject to satisfactory references, right to work checks, and DBS clearance.

About us

Clifton House Medical Centre is a friendly, patient-focused GP practice dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare to our local community. The Practice currently has five GPs, one Autonomous Nurse Practitioner, two Practice Nurses, a Health Care Assistant and a Phlebotomist. Many of the employees have long service, highlighting the friendly and family-like culture the Practice has ingrained.