Job overview

Working under the direct supervision of a member of the nursing team and strictly in accordance with specific Practice guidelines, patient-specific directions, and protocols, the Healthcare Assistant (HCA) will support the nursing team in the delivery of nursing services. As part of the multidisciplinary team, the HCA will deliver care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. This includes undertaking regular home and nursing home visits, therefore a full, clean driving licence and access to a car are essential requirements for this role.

Main duties of the job

• Phlebotomy including home and nursing home visits 
• BP monitoring including 24 hr ABP monitoring 
• Observations: height, weight, BMI, pulse 
• ECGs 
• Spirometry 
• Urinalysis 
• New patient health checks 
• Health promotion
• Ear syringing 
• Assist with Influenza, pneumococcal and B12 injections following Patient Specific Directions 
• Wound care and dressings 
• Chaperoning duties 
• Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/Nurses 
• Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking, ordering and stock rotation 
• Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms 
• Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care 
interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations.
• Knowledge of emergency drugs: policies and procedures 
• Participate in QOF, eHealthscope and CQC work requirements 
• Annual reviews for QOF 
• Attends Protected Learning Time events 
• Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted including checking 
and ordering of leaflets and arranging notice boards and displays 
• Maintaining high standards of infection control and cleanliness of rooms, equipment and other items 
including toys 
• Clinical Administration
• Carrying out home visits as required and ensuring safe and timely travel to and from patient homes and 
care homes
• Any other duties within your remit as deemed necessary by your clinical 

Working for our organisation

NCGPA is a GP Federation of 37 member practices in Nottingham City, which started in April 2016 and provides services for patients across the city. Our vision is to:
• Provide high quality care and health outcomes for all.
• Address deprivation and acknowledge diversity and health inequalities in the city.
• Develop an effective and sustainable workforce now and into the future.

An expanding area of our activity is direct practice contract provision. All 4 practices are active members of their respective PCNs and are keen to develop teaching, training, and research interests. As part of the 
NCGPA family we are committed to providing mentorship and support for GPs at all stages of their career.

NCGPA has developed strong links across the City Place Based Partnership (PBP) working closely with Community and Secondary City Health Provider colleagues, Public Health, local government, and the 
voluntary care sector. Addressing the health inequalities present across the city is a key strategic objective of ours.