Compassionate GP Healthcare Assistant

Bredon Hill Surgery; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Bredon Hill Surgery is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join our small GP practice. You would work within a team of three nurses, two HCAs and two phlebotomists, contributing to phlebotomy, BP checks, ECGs, dressings, immunisations and chronic disease reviews. The role also covers stock control, equipment maintenance and sample preparation.

The Lead Practice Nurse will oversee induction and provide ongoing mentoring. Training will combine internal, online and external learning to suit you.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent is required.
• Care Certificate completed or in progress.
• Phlebotomy certificate or competence is desirable.
• GCSEs (Maths and English) or equivalent recognised.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• BLS/Basic Life Support training up-to-date.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy, BP checks, ECGs, dressings, immunisations and injections.
• Health promotion and annual reviews for chronic disease management.
• Share responsibility for stock control and equipment maintenance.
• Prepare laboratory samples for collection and ensure clean clinical areas.
• Support team and participate in routine administration and patient care tasks.

Education

NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification

Care Certificate

Certificate of competence in phlebotomy

GCSE or equivalent in maths and English

NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Up-to-date basic life support training certificate

Job description

Bredon Hill Surgery is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join our small GP practice. You would work within a team of three nurses, two HCAs and two phlebotomists, contributing to phlebotomy, BP checks, ECGs, dressings, immunisations and chronic disease reviews. The role also covers stock control, equipment maintenance and sample preparation.

The Lead Practice Nurse will oversee induction and provide ongoing mentoring. Training will combine internal, online and external learning to suit you.