Job summary

We are looking for a pro-active, dedicated and flexible Healthcare Assistant, to support the practice nursing and administrative teams in the delivery of clinical and administrative services, working as part of the practice multi-disciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population within our sites.

The Healthcare Assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education whilst also supporting the administrative team on an as-required basis.

Main duties of the job

Healthcare Assistant (HCA) - Role Summary See Job Description for more detail

Provides clinical support to the nursing and multidisciplinary team, delivering safe, effective and patient-centred care. Responsibilities include venepuncture, ECGs, routine observations, home and care home visits, specimen management, health promotion, accurate record keeping and maintaining safe clinical environments. Participates in audits, training and service improvement activities while adhering to IPC, clinical governance and organisational procedures.

Essential: Level 3/4 healthcare qualification (or working towards), healthcare experience, venepuncture and observation skills, strong communication and IT skills, Enhanced DBS, Occupational Health clearance and full driving licence.

Desirable: Primary Care experience, phlebotomy qualification, SystmOne knowledge.

About us

The Heart of Lincoln Medical Group is a fully integrated GP organisation currently consisting of Portland Medical Practice and University of Lincoln Health Services and Newark Road Surgery bringing its registered list size to 26,000 patients operating across 3 sites

To provide and deliver comprehensive community health care that anticipates and responds to the needs of the patient

Values

Service - To make service a key principal of the practice

Innovative - To embrace clinical innovation

Support - To support a knowledgeable, skilled and caring medical and administrative team

Value - To deliver value added care to the individual and population

Aims

1. To provide the highest quality evidence based health care available to its patients with a well trained and motivated primary health care team.

2. To continue to develop the primary health care team and its individual members..

3. To provide seamless care for our patients with a multidisciplinary approach.

4. To embrace clinical innovation and to recognise the expertise of the team members and utilise these skills for the benefit of the patients.

5. To provide comprehensive community health care that anticipates and responds to the needs of the patient.

6. To welcome and treat our patients with dignity and respect ensuring that each receives the very best service.

7. To listen to our patients, address their needs and endure they feel part of the health care decisions.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A0720-26-0013

Job locations

Heart Of Lincoln Medical Group

60 Portland Street

Lincoln

LN5 7LB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a pro-active, dedicated and flexible Healthcare Assistant, to support the practice nursing and administrative teams in the delivery of clinical and administrative services, working as part of the practice multi-disciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population within our sites.

The Healthcare Assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education whilst also supporting the administrative team on an as-required basis.

See attached Job Description for more detail

Job description Job responsibilities We are looking for a pro-active, dedicated and flexible Healthcare Assistant, to support the practice nursing and administrative teams in the delivery of clinical and administrative services, working as part of the practice multi-disciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population within our sites. The Healthcare Assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education whilst also supporting the administrative team on an as-required basis. See attached Job Description for more detail

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Level 3/4 Healthcare qualification (or working towards).
• Experience working in a healthcare setting.
• Experience working with the public.
• Competent in venepuncture.
• Able to undertake and record clinical observations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good IT skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Professional, empathetic and patient-focused approach.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Enhanced DBS clearance.

Desirable

• Primary Care/General Practice experience.
• Phlebotomy qualification.
• Experience using SystmOne.
• Knowledge of chaperone procedures.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications.

Person Specification Experience Essential Level 3/4 Healthcare qualification (or working towards). Experience working in a healthcare setting. Experience working with the public. Competent in venepuncture. Able to undertake and record clinical observations. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Good IT skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Professional, empathetic and patient-focused approach. Full driving licence and access to a vehicle. Enhanced DBS clearance. Desirable Primary Care/General Practice experience. Phlebotomy qualification. Experience using SystmOne. Knowledge of chaperone procedures. Competent in Microsoft Office applications.

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

Heart of Lincoln Medical Group

Address

Heart Of Lincoln Medical Group

60 Portland Street

Lincoln

LN5 7LB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://portlandmedicalpractice.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Heart of Lincoln Medical Group

Address

Heart Of Lincoln Medical Group

60 Portland Street

Lincoln

LN5 7LB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://portlandmedicalpractice.com/ (Opens in a new tab)