Full Time
Herne Bay
Posted 4 weeks ago

NHS Jobs

Job role: Health Care Assistant

Company name: NHS Job

Salary: £13.59 per hour

Job Reference: A0968-25-0008

About the Job:

The Heron Medical Practice is seeking a Health Care Assistant to join our team on a permanent basis. The role is for 16-20 hours per week, with the option to discuss.

If youre looking to be part of a friendly and progressive practice and want a fulfilling career opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday, 4th November 2025.

Main duties of the job

As a Health Care Assistant at The Heron Medical Practice, you will play a vital role in providing hands-on care to our patients.

We are seeking a well-rounded HCA with experience in blood collection, diabetic foot checks, wound care, patient health assessments, and maintaining accurate patient records. You will also support general clinical and administrative duties as required.

Additionally, you will have the opportunity to enroll in future courses to support your career growth and personal development.

About us

The Heron Medical Practice is a 7-partner general medical practice serving a diverse patient population in Herne Bay and Hersden.

Our team is passionate about delivering high-quality care to our patients while maintaining a strong commitment to professionalism. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work environment with excellent team spirit.

We have a dedicated team of allied health professionals, including a Practice Pharmacist, Community Pharmacist, Paramedic, Practice Nurses, and Health Care Assistants.

The Practice prides themselves on holding numerous accreditations to look after our employees. We have been awarded GOLD for investing in our people and hold a PLATINUM award for being a ‘green’ practice in Kent.

Safeguarding

The practice ensures that all staff are trained to respond promptly to any safeguarding concerns, helping to keep patients safe from harm.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Core Responsibilities of the Health Care Assistant

Please note that, occasionally, additional tasks may be required depending on workload and staffing levels.

Provide routine clinical care to patients in line with practice policies and protocols
Deliver wound care to patients
Perform phlebotomy
Conduct spirometry tests
Record ECGs
Process and manage laboratory samples requested by GPs and Nurses
Clear and re-stock consulting rooms
Assist in the assessment and monitoring of patients health and well-being
Undertake specific clinical activities for named patients as delegated and trained
Help raise awareness of health and well-being and promote healthy lifestyles
Maintain accurate clinical records in compliance with relevant legislation
Ensure effective use of read codes
Chaperone patients when necessary
Assist GPs with minor surgery as required
Support ophthalmology clinics
Aid the team in handling clinical emergencies
Recognize and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
Support patients in the use of prescribed or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice)
Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate