Health Care Assistant

NHS; Preston; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Health Care Assistant to join a dedicated team providing local healthcare. The role involves clinical tasks, patient monitoring, and collaboration with healthcare professionals in a supportive environment. This position offers a chance to contribute to community health and work with a committed team.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Healthcare Assistant in a primary care setting.
• Proficient in phlebotomy and clinical tasks.
• Confident with electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Undertake clinical tasks: phlebotomy, blood pressure monitoring, and ECGs.
• Record patient information accurately using Emis.
• Support vaccination and health monitoring programs.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Phlebotomy

Tools

Emis Clinical System

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Health Care Assistant to join our team.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an experienced Health Care Assistant to join our team performing the duties described in the job description. We are looking for a candidate able to work four full set days a week (hours and days tbc).

We want friendly and personable candidates who have the communication skills, enthusiasm and aptitude to work alongside our existing experienced nursing team. We pride ourselves on our collaborative and supportive working environment in which all staff are valued.

About us

We are proud to offer a friendly and welcoming environment providing excellent local healthcare to the residents of Garstang and the surrounding area. We have a large clinical team who are well supported by our reception and admin team. We are based within Garstang Medical Centre - a modern, purpose built premises, with easy access for disabled patients. We also have our own onsite dispensary/pharmacy providing a range of additional NHS services.

Details Date posted

27 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.50 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A0856-25-0001

Job locations

Kepple Lane

Garstang

Preston

PR3 1PB

Job description Job responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Undertake clinical tasks such as phlebotomy, blood pressure monitoring, ECGs, urinalysis, and long-term condition monitoring and checks
• Conduct NHS Health Checks and assist with chronic disease monitoring.
• Support vaccination and immunisation programmes as required.
• Provide general health promotion advice, under supervision, including lifestyle support.
• Prepare and maintain clinical rooms and equipment.
• Ensure infection control procedures are followed at all times.
• Apply dressings as per care plan or as instructed by GPs or practice nurses
• Assisting doctors with minor surgical and IUD/IUCD procedures.
• Chaperoning when required

Administrative and Organisational Duties

• Accurately record patient information and procedures using the clinical system (Emis)
• Manage stock levels and inform appropriate staff of any shortages.
• Ensure specimens are correctly labelled and handled, ready for transportation.
• Support recall and follow-up processes for health screening or chronic disease management.

Teamwork

• Work effectively with all members of the clinical and non-clinical team.
• Attend team meetings, training sessions, and contribute to ongoing service improvements.
• Maintain a flexible approach to cover the needs of the practice

Job description Job responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Undertake clinical tasks such as phlebotomy, blood pressure monitoring, ECGs, urinalysis, and long-term condition monitoring and checks
• Conduct NHS Health Checks and assist with chronic disease monitoring.
• Support vaccination and immunisation programmes as required.
• Provide general health promotion advice, under supervision, including lifestyle support.
• Prepare and maintain clinical rooms and equipment.
• Ensure infection control procedures are followed at all times.
• Apply dressings as per care plan or as instructed by GPs or practice nurses
• Assisting doctors with minor surgical and IUD/IUCD procedures.
• Chaperoning when required

Administrative and Organisational Duties

• Accurately record patient information and procedures using the clinical system (Emis)
• Manage stock levels and inform appropriate staff of any shortages.
• Ensure specimens are correctly labelled and handled, ready for transportation.
• Support recall and follow-up processes for health screening or chronic disease management.

Teamwork

• Work effectively with all members of the clinical and non-clinical team.
• Attend team meetings, training sessions, and contribute to ongoing service improvements.
• Maintain a flexible approach to cover the needs of the practice

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a primary care or community setting
• Proficient in phlebotomy and other clinical procedures listed above
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident using computer systems and electronic medical records
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Committed to patient confidentiality and data protection

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a primary care or community setting
• Proficient in phlebotomy and other clinical procedures listed above
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident using computer systems and electronic medical records
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Committed to patient confidentiality and data protection

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

Garstang Medical Practice

Address

Kepple Lane

Garstang

Preston

PR3 1PB

Employer's website

https://www.garstangmedicalpractice.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Garstang Medical Practice

Address

Kepple Lane

Garstang

Preston

PR3 1PB

Employer's website

https://www.garstangmedicalpractice.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)