Health Care Assistant

NHS; Farnham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Surrey is seeking a motivated Health Care Assistant to join their nursing team. You will be involved in various clinical tasks such as taking blood pressure, assisting in minor surgery, and delivering vaccinations. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication skills and relevant healthcare qualifications. This permanent position offers both full-time and part-time working patterns.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confident, professional and compassionate at all times.
• Computer literate with relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of the nursing team.
• Collaborate with the general practice team to meet patient needs.
• Follow policies, protocols and procedures.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Compassionate

Professionalism

Computer literate

Education

GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

HCA Certificate

Qualified in phlebotomy

Care Certificate

Knowledge of EMIS Web

Understanding of clinical coding

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a motivated, caring and enthusiastic Health Care Assistant with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to join our friendly and supportive nursing team.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job.Clinical Skills to include:

blood pressure

pulse rate and rhythm

temperature

height and weight body mass index

venepuncture

ECG

Wound dressings

Stitch removal

Vitamin B12 injections

Shingles and pneumonia vaccinations

checking diabetic feet

assist in minor surgery and coil clinics

hypertension reviews

Chronic disease health checks

INR clinic

Adult and child flu vaccination

About us

Farnham Park Health Group has a population of 17,500 patients. We have a highly skilled friendly nursing team that works closely with the other clinicians within the practice. Farnham Park Health Group aims to provide personalised, pro-active, responsive, high quality clinical and patient care. Our ethos is to treat everyone with compassion and respect, in a warm and welcoming environment. We value continuity and have a skilled, friendly and professional team.

We strive for excellence, promote innovation and value the importance of communication and learning.

Details Date posted

26 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

A2065-25-0007

Job locations

Hale Road

Farnham

Surrey

GU9 9QS

Job description Job responsibilities

The post holder will work under indirect supervision of the practice nurse team leader, practices nurses and GPs and undertakes task and duties delegated by the practice nurse team leader. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of the patients, following policies, protocols and procedures.

Job description Job responsibilities

The post holder will work under indirect supervision of the practice nurse team leader, practices nurses and GPs and undertakes task and duties delegated by the practice nurse team leader. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of the patients, following policies, protocols and procedures.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, be confident, professional and compassionate at all times. Computer literate GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths. HCA Certificate

Desirable

• Qualified in phlebotomy.
• Care Certificate
• Knowledge of EMIS Web Knowledge of general practice. Understanding of clinical coding
• NVQ Level 3

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, be confident, professional and compassionate at all times. Computer literate GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths. HCA Certificate

Desirable

• Qualified in phlebotomy.
• Care Certificate
• Knowledge of EMIS Web Knowledge of general practice. Understanding of clinical coding
• NVQ Level 3

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

Farnham Park Health Group

Address

Hale Road

Farnham

Surrey

GU9 9QS

Employer's website

https://www.farnhamgps.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Farnham Park Health Group

Address

Hale Road

Farnham

Surrey

GU9 9QS

Employer's website

https://www.farnhamgps.com/ (Opens in a new tab)