Health Care Assistant

Woodbank Surgery; Bryn; Vor Ort; GBP 21.000 - 27.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

on-site parking

Health Shield benefits

opportunities for staff to develop

Zusammenfassung

Woodbank Surgery is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to support clinical teams in delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred care for ~7,300 patients. You will undertake health checks, venepuncture, ECGs, record observations and promote healthy living within a busy GP practice.

You will work with GPs, nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team, ensuring a safe, efficient service and positive patient experience. Full‑time or part‑time, permanent contract.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in a Primary Care or General Practice setting.
• Professional, compassionate and proactive approach to patient care.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to patient safety and confidentiality.

Aufgaben

• Undertake NHS Health Checks and new patient health checks.
• Perform venepuncture and collect specimens for testing.
• Record and monitor clinical observations (BP, pulse, temp, SpO2, height, weight, BMI).
• Carry out ECGs where trained and competent.
• Support monitoring and review of patients with long‑term conditions.
• Provide lifestyle and health promotion advice, including smoking cessation and healthy living.
• Assist clinicians with patient assessments and treatments as required.
• Chaperone patients and ensure infection prevention controls are followed.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure data is correctly coded.

Jobbeschreibung

Job summary

The Healthcare Assistant (HCA) will support the clinical team in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to the practice population of approximately 7,300 patients. Working as part of the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will undertake a range of clinical duties including venepuncture, NHS Health Checks, new patient health checks, recording observations, ECGs and health promotion activities.

The successful candidate will have experience working within a Primary Care or General Practice setting and will demonstrate a professional, compassionate and proactive approach to patient care. They will contribute to the smooth running of clinical services while supporting patients to improve and maintain their health and wellbeing.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake NHS Health Checks and new patient health checks.
• Perform venepuncture and specimen collection.
• Record clinical observations including blood pressure, pulse, height, weight and BMI.
• Carry out ECGs where trained and competent.
• Support the monitoring of patients with long-term conditions.
• Provide health promotion and healthy lifestyle advice.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records.
• Prepare and maintain clinical rooms and equipment.
• Assist with infection prevention and control procedures.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, Nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Support the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care.
• Contribute to a positive patient experience and the smooth running of clinical services.

About us

Woodbank Surgery is a friendly, forward-thinking and growing GP practice serving approximately 7,300 patients in the local community. We are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and continuously developing our services to meet the changing needs of our population.

Our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to provide safe, effective and compassionate healthcare, placing patients at the centre of everything we do. We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming and supportive environment for both patients and staff, where teamwork, respect and continuous improvement are highly valued.

As a growing practice, we are committed to investing in our workforce and supporting professional development. We offer a positive working environment, modern ways of working.

• on-site parking
• Health Shield benefits
• opportunities for staff to develop their skills and progress their careers

Closing date:

04 November 2026

Contract:

Permanent

Working pattern:

Full-time, Part-time

Salary:

Depending on experience

Job responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Undertake NHS Health Checks and new patient health checks.
• Perform venepuncture and collect specimens for testing.
• Record and monitor clinical observations including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation, height, weight and BMI.
• Carry out ECGs where trained and competent.
• Support the monitoring and review of patients with long-term conditions.
• Provide lifestyle and health promotion advice, including smoking cessation, weight management and healthy living guidance.
• Assist clinicians with patient assessments and treatments when required.
• Chaperone patients in accordance with practice policy.
• Ensure clinical equipment is clean, maintained and ready for use.

Administrative Duties

• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records.
• Ensure all clinical activity is correctly recorded and coded.
• Manage stock levels and clinical supplies.
• Support the smooth running of clinics and patient appointments.
• Handle patient information confidentially and in line with GDPR and practice procedures.

Quality, Safety and Governance

• Adhere to infection prevention and control policies.
• Participate in mandatory training and continuing professional development.
• Follow safeguarding procedures for children and vulnerable adults.
• Work within practice policies, procedures and professional boundaries.
• Contribute to clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives and service development where appropriate.

Team Working

• Work collaboratively with GPs, Nurses, reception and administrative staff.
• Contribute positively to a supportive and respectful team environment.
• Support colleagues to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Primary Care Experience

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: Woodbank Surgery

Address: 2 Hunstanton Drive, Brandlesholme, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 1EG, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.woodbanksurgery.nhs.uk/index.aspx

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Practice Manager, Kirsty Harrison, [e-mail], 07967971387

Woodbank Surgery's privacy notice is available on request.