Compassionate GP Practice Health Care Assistant

St. Andrew's House Medical Centre; Stalybridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

StAndrews House Medical Centre in Stalybridge is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our GP team. You will work alongside clinicians to support patient care, perform routine procedures, and help maintain accurate records in a friendly, patient‑focused environment.

The post emphasises confidentiality, teamwork, and autonomy. Key duties include phlebotomy, ECGs, blood pressure checks, NHS health checks, vaccinations, and assisting with minor surgery, while supporting the Staff Nurse

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a healthcare assistant is required.
• A compassionate and patient-focused attitude is essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist healthcare professionals in the surgery with patient care.
• Perform basic medical procedures such as phlebotomy, ECGs, taking blood pressures, NHS health checks, B12 vaccinations and other vaccinations trained to administer.
• Provide support to the Staff Nurse in all possible ways.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure confidentiality.
• Assist with the general day-to-day operations of the surgery.
• Undertakes tasks delegated by clinical and management teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate patient-focused

Education

Qualified HCA

Tools

EMIS Web

Docman

Job description

StAndrews House Medical Centre in Stalybridge is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our GP team. You will work alongside clinicians to support patient care, perform routine procedures, and help maintain accurate records in a friendly, patient‑focused environment.

The post emphasises confidentiality, teamwork, and autonomy. Key duties include phlebotomy, ECGs, blood pressure checks, NHS health checks, vaccinations, and assisting with minor surgery, while supporting the Staff Nurse