Health Care Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly, progressive team at Belvoir Health Group to work across our 3 Surgeries in Cropwell Bishop, Bingham and Cotgrave. We are an innovative Practice with the support of a committed administrative team.
The successful candidate will be given the opportunity and skills to provide a wide range of services within agreed protocols to meet the needs of patients, carers, managers and GP Partners.
Experience within the field of Healthcare would be advantageous but not essential as training and supervision will be given to the right candidate.
This is a key time to join the nursing team and be part of a programme of change and development, future planning and organisation of our nursing services.
Full or Part time vacancy, Monday - Friday. Hours to be negotiated with the successful candidate
JOB DESCRIPTION
Post
HCA
Reporting to
Nursing Services Manager
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The Health Care Assistant is accountable to the Nursing Services Manager
To support the GPs and Practice Nursing Team in providing care and advice to patients and carers
To support the surgery administration team in the preparation of patient documentation.
To provide a confidential and appropriate response to patients.
To liaise closely with Practice Nurses regarding clinical competence, training and development requirements.
The Health Care Assistant will work as part of the Surgery team, at times without direct supervision, undertaking tasks delegated by the Nursing Services Manager, Practice Nurses, and GPs, working very closely and liaising with the Practice Nurses in particular.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To support the nursing and doctor team in providing care and advice to patients and carers, encouraging self-care and the achievement of independence, where appropriate. To support administration staff in preparation of accurate and up to date patient documentation.
To administer the Influenza vaccine and Pneumococcal vaccine under indirect supervision of a regulated professional, according to strict protocol.
To carry out phlebotomy
Carry out routine health checks as advised by the clinical lead
To gain the underpinning knowledge and practical skills to administer basic life support if necessary.
To provide treatment room nursing care. To include wound management, venepuncture, ear irrigation and ECG, routine
To maintain a professional image and observe confidentiality at all times
To maintain accurate records of patient documentation. To maintain accurate, timely and legible records of patient care including data input and submission of statistical information as required
To prepare and maintain clinical environments according to Health & Safety and Infection Control policies.
To contribute to the ordering, distribution and maintenance of equipment
To feedback and report on the condition and welfare of patients to the appropriate clinician.
To participate in research and audit activity as appropriate
To undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required as a direct response to surgery requirements.
To work in accordance with policies, procedures and protocols recognised by Practice.
Cultural
LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
Ensure continuing education, training and development is undertaken to meet role specific and governance guidelines for Continuing Professional Development.
Continue to develop soft skills and emotional intelligence in line with the requirements and culture and to uphold the values and culture of Belvoir Health Group.
BEHAVIOURS
Belvoir Health Group staff should strive towards the following behaviours to support their professional development and working life
o Communicate appropriately and clearly and also know when to listen
o Polite and professional at all times
o Self- starting, inquisitive and determined
o Organised, Structured and Purposeful
o Diplomatic, Tactful, Emotionally Aware
o Determined, Focused and Resilient
o Self -Aware as an individual or part of a team
o Happy to Contribute, Respectful, Adaptable
o Eager to learn and seek the highest outcomes
o Patient and outcome focused
o Respectfully challenging and decisive
o Know when to ask for help
o Work Safely
ADMINISTRATION & GENERAL
As an employee of the Belvoir Health Group it is expected that you will take due diligence and care in regard to any information collected, recorded, processed or handled by you during the course of your work and that such information is collected, recorded, processed and handled in compliance with Practice requirements and instructions.
The post holder may be required to travel as part of their duties to other sites in the PCN
To work to the agreed standards, policies and procedures, values and beliefs of the organisation
The duties of this post are a guide to the range of responsibilities that may be required. These may change from time to time to meet the needs of the service and/or the development needs of the post holder. This job description will be revised regularly to take account of changes within the organisational structure and the practice business plan.
MUST HAVE A FULL UK DRIVING LICENCE AND CAR.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.42-£11.40 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Nottingham, NG12 3BU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 07/06/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Health Care Assistant roles across Belvoir health group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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