Health Care Assistant (HCA)

Join our dedicated team at Southmead Surgery, where we are committed to providing exceptional care and support to our patients. We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Health Care Assistant (HCA) to join our team. In this role, you will provide essential support

Please note this is not a Visa Sponsored role.

Closing date 2nd August 2026

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Location Bristol & South Glos

• To undertake a variety of delegated duties that are within the guidelines and protocols set by the Surgery.
• To deliver a high standard of patient care as indicated in the care plan, reporting back as required.
• Participate in the care of patients with long term conditions.
• If competent, undertake reviews of patients with long term conditions e.g. diabetes, following Surgery guidelines and protocols, and reporting back to the senior nurse.
• Engage in health promotion activity, giving life style advice to patients and carers according to Surgery policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Undertake delegated nursing and rehabilitation procedures, for example:
• INR testing
• Blood Pressure measurement
• Dressings
• Administer seasonal flu and other vaccinations and injections under PSDs.
• ECG recording
• Ear Syringing
• Diabetic Foot Checks
• Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care.
• Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.