Healthcare Assistant (General Practice) in Redcar inRedcar PUBLISHED THU 6 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section

Job summary
A vacancy has arisen for a HCA to work 18 hours per week at our GP practice at Ravenscar Surgery inside of Redcar Primary Care Hospital.This is a permanent part-time position.

Experience
of working in a primary care setting is essential and ideally the applicant would have a minimum of 2 years

Experience
of working as a HCA in a GP Practice. In general, the post holder will be expected to undertake all of the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a Healthcare Assistant working within General Practice, to include: Phlebotomy, Healthy Heart Checks, Long term condition reviews, ECGs, Pre Diabetic checks. There will also be a requirement to assist the Nurse with Dopplers.We reserve the right to close this vacancyearly if a suitable candidate is appointed.

Main duties of the job
Working under supervision of the Practice Nurse and independently and in collaboration with the rest of the practice team, the post-holder will make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of healthcare related duties. This role takes the responsibility for the delivery of patient care and health and wellbeing delivery. You will also have some responsibility for management ofpractice stock and consumables.YOU MUST HAVE:

Experience
with undertaking patient appointments, undertaking diagnostics and healthcare support

Experience
and understanding of the GP Practice environment, including in terms of systems and processes, and particularly with regards to confidentialityA commitment to maintaining your clinical skills and knowledge, to ensure our patients receive evidence-based careA willingness to developExcellent communication and problem-solving skillsExcellent time management skills / ability to work to deadlines

About us
On 1 October2021, ELM Alliance Ltd, the local GP Federation, took responsibility forRavenscar Surgery.RavenscarSurgery is a small dedicated team looking after the health and wellbeing ofapproximately 3800 patients, with the aim to grow in both size and servicesprovided. The practice is a member of the Redcar PCN. We are in purpose builtpremises at Redcar Primary Care hospital and co-located with the UrgentTreatment Centre, GP Beds and other primary and secondary care services. Thepractice has its own leadership team, of which this role is one and fullysupported by the ELM Alliance GP Federation leadership team for; HR,Governance, Clinical Mentorship and Coaching.ELMAlliance LTD (Eston, Langbaugh, Middlesbrough Alliance) is a GP Federation,established in 2; wholly owned by the local GP Practices in Middlesbrough,Redcar and Cleveland. The organisation delivers primary care and communityservices by

Contract
with the NHS CCG, Local Primary Care Networks and LocalAuthorities. In addition, we provide enablement and support to our members.

Details

Date posted
06 November 2025

Pay scheme
Other

Salary
£13.59 an hour

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Part-time

Reference number
B0258-25-0Job location
sWest Dyke RoadRedcarClevelandTS10 4NW

Job description

Job responsibilities
Key ResponsibilitiesProvide a caring approach to all services and work with the Practice Nurse in the organisation of clinicsWorks as part of the team to achieve good outcomes in; CQC, QOF, enhanced services and local improvement schemesEnsures awareness of statutory and local clinical protection procedures, including systems of referral. Ability to recognise signs and symptoms of child abuse.Ability to obtain and document informed consent (either verbal or written).Ensure infection control guidelines are implemented and followed.Ability to monitor and manage maintenance of stock and equipment to include refrigeration and emergency equipment and the monitoring under CQC.Assessing the health care needs of patientsProviding health education through direction to the right staff in the practiceIn consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans with the Practice Nurse for healthAble to recognise and manage anaphylaxis according to current UK guidelines.Able to perform Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation according to current UK guidelines.Supporting the practice and PCN delivery of the Covid response / Vaccine deliveryParticipate in the organisation and administration of immunisations programme including; flu, covid, shingles, travel vaccinations and othersParticipation in the running of chronic disease management clinics through the delivery of diagnostic testing.Undertake Health surveillance / screening:Seasonal Influenza vaccines/B12New Patient Health ChecksOver 75 Health ChecksElectrocardiograph recordingBlood pressure monitoringHypertension monitoringPulse rate recording24-hour blood pressure monitoringPhlebotomyDressings, suture removalSupport and educate patients to adopt and promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care

Job description

Person Specification

Qualifications
EssentialClear enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) checkUp to date HCA

Qualifications
and updates completed or evidence of a signed letter by current practice confirming trainingTrained in:Seasonal Influenza vaccines/B12New Patient Health ChecksElectrocardiograph recordingBlood pressure monitoringHypertension monitoringPulse rate recording24-hour blood pressure monitoringPhlebotomyDressings, suture removalDesirable5 GCSEs or Equivalent including Maths and EnglishDiploma in Health and Social Care Level 2 and 3 or NVQ certificateThe Care CertificateTrained in:Over 75 Health ChecksNew Patient Health ChecksCertificates or Mentor records to demonstrate capability and competence

Experience
Essential2 years

Experience
of working within a General PracticeDemonstrate evidence:Having the freedom and authority to act on the best outcome for patientsBeing innovative, highly skilled at assessing and managing risk and consciously competentHave the responsibility for decisions made and actions takenBeing holistic practitioners, able to

Address
nursing needsPrevious

Experience
of Systmone clinical systemInfection control management delivery and adherenceAble to express information in a clear, concise and understandable way, both verbally and in writing.Demonstrable ability to deliver a high standard of customer service and qualityAble to listen carefully in order to understand the needs of others.DesirablePractical

Experience
of computerised recording systemsParticipation in Clinical Governance and AuditInvolvement in new working practices including change management skillsAbility to use MS Office and Outlook or equivalent effectively

Experience
of supporting and facilitating individual and team developmentSkills and AbilitiesEssentialFlexibility to work outside of core office hours as part of the extended hours rota and vaccine deliveryMaintains confidentiality at all timesDetailed knowledge and significant

Experience
in promoting the wider public good in all actions and to act in a morally, legally and socially appropriate manner at all times. Challenges unacceptable behaviourAn understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships.A passion to deliver improvements that benefit both our staff and our patientsDesirableDesire to develop specialist skillsWorking knowledge and practical

Experience
of working in an environment of uncertainty and continual change.Able to feel comfortable making decisions and setting direction without having the full picture and re-focus as

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emerge.

Person Specification

Experience
Essential2 years

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nursing needsPrevious

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emerge.

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

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