About this role
Job summary
Holmside Medical Group is seeking a Health Care Assistant (HCA) to join our friendly team, as fixed term for 1 year, 24 hours per week. Hours will include Tuesday morning 7am start, each week.
We are looking for someone who enjoys working in a busy environment and has a love of patient care.
The ideal candidate would have experience of working in a GP practice in a HCA role.However,as a minimumyou must have practical experience of delivering phlebotomy services* & be willing to learn the other elements of the role.
* Please do not apply if you do not have this experience your application will not be able to be considered.
Please note we anticipate a high level of applications, and this vacancy may close early.
Interviews will be held on the 3rd November
Main duties of the job
A Healthcare Assistant (HCA) in a GP practicesupports clinical staff by providing routine patient care, including health checks, phlebotomy, ECGs, and immunisations (e.g., flu, B12) under supervision. They improve patient experience, assist with infection control, manage stock, and maintain accurate records.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
Clinical Duties:Phlebotomy, blood pressure checks, ECG monitoring, urinalysis, NHS health checks, and supporting chronic disease management. Vaccinations:Administering specific injections like influenza, pneumococcal, and B12 under a Patient Group Direction (PGD) or patient-specific direction. Patient Care:Providing lifestyle advice, offering health promotion support, and ensuring patient comfort. Administrative & Clinical Support:Ensuring consulting rooms are stocked and tidy, cleaning/sterilizing equipment, and managing vaccine inventory. Record Keeping:Updating patient health records accurately on GP IT systems.
About us
The purpose of Holmside Medical Group is to provide high quality, compassionate family GP services to the diverse population of the West End of Newcastle. We put patients at the centre of everything we do, reaching out to all members of our community and recognising the unique needs, experiences, and challenges they face.
We are committed to understanding and addressing health inequalities by listening carefully to our patients and innovating our services to meet specific needs, particularly for those at risk of poorer health outcomes. Through a forward thinking, flexible team of local GPs and healthcare professionals, we strive to deliver excellent, accessible healthcare.
By working in partnership with our patients and community, we aim to promote equity, improve health outcomes, and build a healthier, more inclusive community for everyone.
Job description Job responsibilities
We are looking for a Primary Care Health Care Assistant to join our friendly team here at Holmside Medical Group. This is the perfect opportunity for someone looking to combine clinical and patient management skills in a team of Nurses and HCAs.
Main duties of the job
The Practice Health Care assistant will be involved in
Duties to include but not exhaustive:
Phlebotomy
Blood pressure and weight care management
ECG Recording
Vaccinations (under PSD)
Dressings and wound care management
Suture and clip removal
Specimen collection
Diabetic Health Checks
Health checks
Assisting GP during minor operations/Coils etc
Chaperoning as required
Clinical Waste Management & ensuring Infection Control standards are met at all times
Cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
Stock management and restocking rooms
Patient Recalls
Care Certificate is required
The job will be 24 hours per week, including one 7am start every Tuesday.
See attached JD and PS for full details
Person Specification
Skills Essential
IT literate, including experience in using Word and Excel, email and the internet. Ability to understand, learn and implement administrative procedures. Follow instructions and work independently to complete a project. Understand and demonstrate excellent customer service. High standard of spoken and written English. Experience working in a busy and challenging environment High level of personal presentation Ability to integrate into a well-established team
Desirable
Previously worked in a GP surgery and familiarity with IT systems, Holmside uses EMIS
Qualifications Essential
Care Certificate Phlebotomy
Desirable
Care Certificate Phlebotomy
Experience Essential
Phlebotomy
Desirable
The role would need you to have worked in a GP practice preferably using EMIS Web
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 Holmside Medical Group
Address 142 Armstrong Road
Benwell
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 8QB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.holmsidemedicalgroup.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)