About this role
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.
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
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
Person Specification
Personal Qualities Essential
Ability to follow legal, ethical and clinical policy and procedure Knowledge of and ability to work to key policies and procedures Ability to use own initiative, discretion and sensitivity Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Excellent communication skills and effective in communicating and understanding patient needs Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Commitment to ongoing professional development Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort High levels of integrity and loyalty Clear, polite telephone manner Flexible and cooperative Motivated
Desirable
Good organisational skills Effectively utilise resources Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure Competent in the use of MS Office and Outlook
Experience Essential
Experience of working with the general public Experience of working in a healthcare setting Ability to undertake vaccinations Understanding of the principles of ECGs Ability to undertake patient medicals, including height, weight, BP, pulse and BMI, etc. Ability to work within own scope of practice and to understand when to refer to colleagues Clinical IT system user skills and the ability to record accurate clinical notes Understanding of safeguarding adults and children
Desirable
Able to perform venepuncture Wound care/removal of sutures and staples Broad knowledge of clinical governance Chaperone procedure
Qualifications Essential
Has completed the Care Certificate or equivalent qualification, as detailed in CQCs GP mythbuster 57 Health Care Assistants in General Practice Retain proof of any courses or training qualifications commensurate with the post
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 St Peter’s Medical Centre
Address Oxford Street
Brighton
BN1 4LA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://stpetersmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)