Job title: Health Care Assistant

Reporting to: Treatment Room Manager and Practice Manager

Accountable to: GP Partners

Hours per week: 21 hours per week – Monday 10am – 7pm, Tuesday 9am – 3pm and Wednesday 12pm – 6pm

Location: Pembroke Road Surgery, 111 Pembroke Road, Clifton, Bristol

Salary: Range £24,823 - £26,773 (WTE) per annum pro-rata for part-time (depending on experience)

Contract: Permanent

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Health Care Assistant (HCA) to join our multidisciplinary treatment room team. You will work under the supervision of the nursing team and GP partners to provide high-quality, patient-centred care. The post-holder will support the delivery of nursing services within the practice, undertaking clinical and administrative tasks in line with competency, training, and agreed protocols.

You will work both independently and collaboratively, supporting GPs, nurses, and allied health professionals to deliver safe and effective care to our local population.

Key responsibilities

• Undertake basic clinical observations (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation).
• Perform venepuncture and collect specimens (urine, swabs, etc.).
• Carry out ECGs.
• Ear syringing.
• Undertake wound care, dressings, and removal of sutures/clips.
• Administer flu and other vaccinations (if trained and competency assessed).
• Assist in chronic disease monitoring (e.g., asthma, COPD, diabetes reviews).
• Support health promotion and lifestyle advice (diet, smoking cessation, weight management).
• Conduct NHS Health Checks.
• Assist with minor surgery and coil/implant clinics.
• Ensure infection prevention and control standards are maintained at all times.
• Accurately record patient data in clinical system (EMIS Web).

What we are looking for

Essential:

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent experience).
• Previous experience working in a health care setting.
• Competence in core HCA skills (e.g., venepuncture, observations, dressings).

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a GP practice or primary care setting.
• Training in vaccinations and immunisations.
• Knowledge of clinical systems (e.g., EMIS, SystmOne).

What We Offer

Pembroke Road Surgery's mission is to provide patient-centred, high-quality healthcare that is evidence-based and accessible to all within our community. We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for our staff, enabling open communication, innovation, and professional development to ensure a robust and thriving practice for the future.

We are a highly regarded GP Practice in the heart of Clifton. A high emphasis is placed on team working and staff development.

For Application or query about the role, please feel free to contact Helen Corke, Practice Nursing Team Manager at Helen.corke@nhs.net.