Junction Surgery

Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

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North East England
Permanent
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Posted 1 hour(s) ago

Reference: 2435703


Job summary

Join Our Friendly, Forward-Thinking GP Practice

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our established and supportive team at The Junction Surgery in Huddersfield.

Junction Surgery is a well-established General Medical Services (GMS) practice, providing comprehensive NHS primary care services to approximately 6,700 patients.

We are proud to be a GP training practice, with a strong commitment to clinical education, professional development and nurturing the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Alongside training GP registrars, we actively support the education and development of undergraduate medical students and nursing students, providing a stimulating and collaborative learning environment.

Our practice brings together an experienced multidisciplinary team of GPs, nurses, healthcare professionals and administrative staff, all working towards delivering high-quality, accessible and patient-centred care.

We are committed to continuous improvement, innovation and supporting our staff to develop their clinical skills and professional interests.

We believe that a positive working environment, teamwork and investment in our people are fundamental to delivering excellent patient care.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to support our clinical team in providing a wide range of essential primary care services.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a busy but supportive general practice environment, contributing to both routine patient care and the ongoing management of long-term health conditions.

About us

At The Junction Surgery, we recognise the importance of investing in our team and providing opportunities for professional growth.

We offer:

  • A friendly, welcoming and supportive working environment
  • The opportunity to work within an established GMS and GP training practice
  • Exposure to a diverse range of primary care clinical activities
  • Opportunities for ongoing clinical training and skills development
  • A collaborative learning environment alongside GP registrars, medical students and nursing students
  • Competitive salary dependent on experience
  • Flexible part-time working arrangements of 24-30 hours per week
  • NHS Pension Scheme eligibility, subject to scheme rules
  • A stable, established practice with a strong commitment to quality improvement and patient care
Details
Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3276-26-0002

Job locations

The Junction Surgery

Birkhouse Lane

Moldgreen

Huddersfield

HD5 8BE

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

  • Phlebotomy and blood pressure monitoring
  • Wound care, including routine dressings, dressing changes and supporting wound management
  • NHS Health Checks and cardiovascular risk assessments
  • ECG recordings
  • Supporting chronic disease reviews, particularly diabetes and cardiovascular disease
  • Routine health screening and clinical observations
  • Health promotion, lifestyle advice and preventative healthcare
  • Assisting GPs and practice nurses with clinical procedures
  • Maintaining accurate clinical records using EMIS Web
  • Supporting infection prevention and control procedures
  • Contributing to the smooth running of the clinical team

Duties will reflect the successful candidate's training, experience and clinical competencies, with appropriate supervision where required.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

  • Phlebotomy and blood pressure monitoring
  • Wound care, including routine dressings, dressing changes and supporting wound management
  • NHS Health Checks and cardiovascular risk assessments
  • ECG recordings
  • Supporting chronic disease reviews, particularly diabetes and cardiovascular disease
  • Routine health screening and clinical observations
  • Health promotion, lifestyle advice and preventative healthcare
  • Assisting GPs and practice nurses with clinical procedures
  • Maintaining accurate clinical records using EMIS Web
  • Supporting infection prevention and control procedures
  • Contributing to the smooth running of the clinical team

Duties will reflect the successful candidate's training, experience and clinical competencies, with appropriate supervision where required.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential
  • Caring, compassionate and committed to delivering excellent patient care
  • Experienced in working as a Healthcare Assistant, ideally within general practice
  • Confident in phlebotomy, blood pressure monitoring, routine dressings and wound care
  • An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
  • Organised, reliable and able to work both independently and collaboratively
  • Enthusiastic about professional development and expanding their clinical skills
  • Comfortable working within a teaching and training environment
Desirable
  • Experience with EMIS Web, NHS Health Checks, wound care and chronic disease management would be advantageous.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
  • Caring, compassionate and committed to delivering excellent patient care
  • Experienced in working as a Healthcare Assistant, ideally within general practice
  • Confident in phlebotomy, blood pressure monitoring, routine dressings and wound care
  • An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
  • Organised, reliable and able to work both independently and collaboratively
  • Enthusiastic about professional development and expanding their clinical skills
  • Comfortable working within a teaching and training environment
Desirable
  • Experience with EMIS Web, NHS Health Checks, wound care and chronic disease management would be advantageous.
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

Junction Surgery

Address

The Junction Surgery

Birkhouse Lane

Moldgreen

Huddersfield

HD5 8BE

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.junctionsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details
Employer name

Junction Surgery

Address

The Junction Surgery

Birkhouse Lane

Moldgreen

Huddersfield

HD5 8BE

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.junctionsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)