OverviewBrinsworth and Whiston Medical Centre is currently looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Health Care Assistant to join our friendly and supportive practice team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care and supporting the clinical team across a wide range of HCA duties.

ResponsibilitiesWe are looking for a compassionate, reliable, and motivated Health Care Assistant (HCA) for 25 to 28 hours per week, to join our supportive and dynamic practice team. In this key role, you will work alongside our GPs and Nurses to deliver high-quality care to our patients across a range of clinical and administrative tasks.

Clinical Duties

Conduct new patient health checks and NHS Health Checks

Perform venepuncture and prepare pathology samples for collection

Carry out baseline observations including blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature, pulse oximetry, and blood glucose levels

Record weight, height, and calculate BMI, entering data accurately into the clinical system

Facilitate both routine and 24-hour blood pressure monitoring

Undertake wound care, dressings, and other clinical tasks as required

Administer vaccinations under PSD (e.g. flu, B12, shingles, pneumonia)

Carry out ECGs as requested by clinicians

Perform ear syringing and compression bandaging as needed

Support INR testing and recording

Clinical Environment and Infection Control

Ensure all clinical rooms are well-stocked, clean, and prepared for each session

Monitor and record fridge temperatures twice daily

Dispose of clinical waste appropriately and replace sharps bins in line with IPC policy

About UsBrinsworth and Whiston Medical Centre is a well-established, three-partner PMS (Personal Medical Services) training practice that has proudly served the local community for over 50 years. We provide high-quality, patient-focused care supported by a dedicated team of salaried GPs, Physician Associates, nurses and administrative staff. We are a 10,000+ patient practice with high QOF achievements, offering a supportive and collaborative working environment with excellent nursing, management, and administrative support. We actively teach and supervise undergraduate medical students, Physician Associate trainees, and pre-registration pharmacists. Clinical system: System One.

Details

Date posted: 19 August 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: Depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: A3818-25-0005

Job location: 171/173 Bawtry Road, Brinsworth, Rotherham, S60 5ND

Job Description and ResponsibilitiesClinical Duties

Measure and record height, weight, and calculate Body Mass Index (BMI)

Monitor and document blood pressure, pulse, and temperature

Perform venepuncture procedures

Conduct and record electrocardiograms (ECGs)

Carry out urinalysis and interpret results

Measure and record peak flow rates

Perform diabetic foot examinations

Conduct NHS Health Checks in accordance with current guidelines

Provide smoking cessation support and advice

Administer flu and pneumococcal vaccinations under a Patient Specific Direction (PSD)

Administer vitamin B12 injections under PSD

Carry out ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM)

Recognise and respond to changes in patients’ conditions, reporting any concerns to the GP or nurse as appropriate

Administrative And Support Duties

Maintain accurate stock control and order clinical supplies as required

Record and monitor fridge temperatures in line with protocols

Maintain awareness and adherence to national infection prevention and control standards, cleanliness guidelines, and all regulatory, contractual, and professional requirements

Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times

Manage recall systems for clinics to ensure timely follow-ups

Contribute to service improvement and suggest areas for development

Process and manage patient samples in accordance with safety protocols

Follow safe sharps management procedures, including appropriate training, use, storage, and disposal

Comply with waste management and spillage control procedures

QualificationsEssential

Minimum of GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent qualification) is highly desirable

Training and Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) and First Aid training

Phlebotomy (Venepuncture) training

Vaccination training (e.g., Flu, B12, Pneumococcal) under Patient Specific Direction (PSD)

Desirable

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

DisclosuresThis 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 detailsBrinsworth and Whiston Medical Centre, 171/173 Bawtry Road, Brinsworth, Rotherham, S60 5ND. Website: https://www.brinsworthmedicalcentre.co.uk/

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