Health Care Assistant - Coalbrook Surgery

The Methodist Church in Britain; Llanelli; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Job summary

Coalbrook Surgery in Amman Gwendraeth Cluster is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to support routine clinical tasks alongside Practice Nurses and GPs. You will perform venepuncture, ECGs, vital signs, NHS Health Checks and lifestyle reviews, and assist with minor surgery clinics.

Candidates should have the Care Certificate and prior healthcare experience. A commitment to confidentiality, infection control and safeguarding is essential, with training and development opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Care Certificate and BLS/CPR required.
• Experience as Healthcare Assistant in GP practice or NHS or healthcare setting preferred.
• Familiarity with confidentiality and information governance a must.

Responsibilities

• Venepuncture (blood taking) as part of routine care.
• Record blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation, height and weight.
• Perform ECGs and NHS Health Checks.
• Support chronic disease management clinics.
• Assist with minor surgery clinics and preparation of rooms.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Infection prevention

Safeguarding

Health & Safety

Education

Care Certificate

Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR)

NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care

Tools

EMIS Web

Job description

This Healthcare Assistant post sits within the clinical team at Coalbrook Surgery, a three‑GP practice in the Amman Gwendraeth Cluster. The work centres on routine clinical tasks such as venepuncture, ECGs, observations and NHS Health Checks, alongside Practice Nurses and GPs. It is distinct for its support of the minor surgery clinic and for building primary care skills. Candidates need the Care Certificate and prior healthcare experience.

What the job involves

• Venepuncture (blood taking)
• Recording blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturations, height and weight
• Performing ECGs
• Carrying out NHS Health Checks and lifestyle reviews
• Supporting chronic disease management clinics
• Urine testing and processing clinical samples
• Wound care and other clinical tasks within competence and training
• Supporting Practice Nurses and GPs with patient care and procedures, as part of the multidisciplinary team
• Preparing and maintaining clinical rooms, equipment and supplies
• Supporting minor surgery clinics when required
• Maintaining accurate patient records on the practice clinical system
• Following confidentiality, infection prevention and safeguarding procedures

What’s required

Qualifications

• Care Certificate
• Basic life support (BLS/CPR)

Experience

• Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant in a GP practice, NHS or healthcare setting, such as care home, community or outpatient

Skills & knowledge

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Providing compassionate and professional patient care
• Working independently and as part of a team
• Understanding of confidentiality and information governance
• Understanding of infection prevention and control
• Understanding of safeguarding adults and children

Other

• Understanding of health and safety

Nice to have

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
• Venepuncture (phlebotomy) certificate
• Training in ECGs, blood pressure and clinical observations, or specimen handling
• GP practice experience
• Phlebotomy and ECG experience
• Experience with clinical systems such as EMIS Web
• Experience supporting minor surgery or treatment room clinics

What’s offered

• Training and development opportunities