Health Care Assistant

NHS; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A local GP practice in Folkestone is seeking a motivated Health Care Assistant to join their supportive team. The role involves working with GPs and nurses to deliver patient-centered care, including monitoring vital signs, supporting chronic disease management, and maintaining clinical records. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care, good communication skills, and experience in a similar role. Continuous training opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Health Care Assistant in a GP Practice.
• Willingness to undertake further training associated with the role.

Responsibilities

• Monitor blood pressure and record observations.
• Perform ECGs and NHS Health Checks.
• Support chronic disease management clinics.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records.
• Adhere to infection control and health & safety policies.

Skills

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Competent IT skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Care Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)

EMIS Web

Job description

New Lyminge Surgery is seeking a friendly, motivated Health Care Assistant to join our supportive primary care team. The post holder will work alongside GPs and the nursing team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care to our practice population.

Main duties of the job

The Health Care Assistant will work under the supervision of the nursing team and GPs to provide routine clinical care, including:

Blood pressure monitoring and recording observations

ECGs

NHS Health Checks

Wound care and dressings

Supporting chronic disease management clinics

Maintaining accurate and timely clinical records

Adhering to infection control, health & safety, and practice policies

Preparing and maintaining clinical rooms and equipment

Providing a professional, caring service to patients at all times

About us

New Lyminge Surgery is a well-established GP practice with just over 4000 patients and is committed to providing safe, effective, and compassionate care to our local community. We pride ourselves on teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

New Lyminge Surgery is part of the Folkestone, Hythe and Rural Primary Care Network.

Job responsibilities

The Health Care Assistant will support the clinical team in the delivery of essential patient care services. The role requires good communication skills, a caring approach, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards at all times.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience working as a Health Care Assistant in a GP Practice
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Competent IT skills, including use of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Knowledge of EMIS Web

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
• Care Certificate
• Willingness to undertake any further training associated with the role

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.