Health Care AssistantNHS

Job summary

Come and join the nursing team at St Peter's as a Health Care Assistant. We are expanding our team and want to hear from you if you have enthusiasm and drive. We are looking for someone who is approachable, reliable and compassionate, with excellent communication skills and a genuine commitment to delivering a positive experience for our patients.

In return, we offer a supportive working environment, opportunities for development and the chance to become an important part of a well-established primary care team.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our friendly and supportive practice team.

The HCA will play an important role in supporting our clinical team and providing high-quality, person-centred care to our patients. The role will involve a range of clinical duties appropriate to the candidates skills and experience, working alongside GPs, nurses and the wider practice team.

Job description

Job description - Health Care Assistant, St Peters Health Centre

Job title

Healthcare Assistant

Line manager

Rebecca Pennefather, Nurse Manager

Accountable to

Practice Manager

Hours per week

Minimum 20 hours per week

Job summary

The HCA works within the organisation and supports the practice nursing and administrative teams in the delivery of clinical and administrative services. This role involves working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population.

Having completed the Care Certificate or equivalent qualification, the HCA will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion, long-term condition management and patient education while also supporting the administrative team on an as-required basis.

The HCA will work under the supervision of a registered clinician while developing competencies in community-based care. The role is at Support Worker Level and as described in NHS Es Primary Care and General Practice Nursing Career and Core Capabilities Framework.

The post-holder will be an integral part of the general practice team.

Mission statement

To help our patients become happier and healthier

Primary key responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Healthcare Assistant in delivering health services. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent on factors such as workload and staffing levels:

a. Consult with patients and their families to undertake assessments of patient need

b. Deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion, long-term condition management and patient education

c. Be an integral part of the general practice team

d. Provide clinical support to registered Nurses and other healthcare professionals within the organisation

e. Deliver basic clinical care interventions under supervision, supporting continuity of care and patient safety initiatives

f. Act as a chaperone as required

g. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation

h. Provide support during minor operations as required

i. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC Policy

j. Work within national and local protocols where these exist

k. Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to both PCN and practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children

l. Recognise the boundaries of your practice and know when and to whom patients should be referred

m. Support the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements

n. Support the administrative team on an as-required basis

o. Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes

p. Contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance

q. Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times

r. Attend a formal appraisal with your Manager at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed

Wider responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Healthcare Assistant has the following wider responsibilities:

a. Participate in any audits as directed

b. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

c. Support and participate in shared learning

d. Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota

September 2026

About us

St Peter's is an central Brighton practice and the multi-disciplinary team cares for 18000+ patients in fabulous new premises.

Our mission statement :

Is to help our patients become happier and healthier.

We believe that our HCAs are an important part of the wider clinical team, and we want you to feel valued, supported and able to develop your skills. You will work alongside experienced and approachable colleagues in a team environment where people are encouraged to share ideas and contribute to improving the way we work.

We take pride in providing high-quality care to our patients while also recognising the importance of looking after the people who deliver that care. We are committed to supporting staff wellbeing, professional development and a positive working environment.

If you are looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference to patients, work as part of a supportive team and continue to develop your career in primary care, we would love to hear from you.

We offer lots of training opportunities, fun social events, cohesive and supportive teams as well as a Bike to Work scheme.

Please come and visit us to see what we are about. Alternatively, please email Rebecca Pennefather, Lead Nurse [email protected].

We look forward to hearing from you.