Health Care Assistant - GP Surgery

Seven Group Holdings Limited; Kemp Town Estate; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A busy GP surgery in Kemp Town Estate is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate will perform phlebotomy, provide wound care, and support health checks for patients. With a focus on delivering high-quality care, you will assist in consultations and manage patient information using SystemOne software. Join a friendly and welcoming environment dedicated to patient wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Qualified in phlebotomy.
• Experienced in wound care.
• Ideally have prior experience in primary care or general practice.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood tests and sample collection.
• Confident with dressings and management of minor wounds.
• Support in patient health screenings and routine checks.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Wound care

Patient care

Health monitoring

Tools

SystemOne software

Job description

We are looking for a compassionate, skilled, and motivated Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our busy GP surgery. The ideal candidate will be qualified in phlebotomy, experienced in wound care, and ideally have prior experience working in a primary care or general practice setting. You will support the clinical team in delivering high-quality care to patients by carrying out a range of clinical tasks and health checks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Phlebotomy: Perform blood tests and sample collection.
• Wound Care: Confident with dressings and management of minor wounds.
• Health Checks: Support in patient health screenings and routine checks (e.g., blood pressure, ECG).
• Chronic Disease Support: Assist with monitoring patients with long-term conditions.
• Vaccinations: Administer immunisations as required.
• Patient Care: Provide general assistance in the care of patients, ensuring comfort and wellbeing.
• Clinical Support: Assist nurses and GPs during consultations and minor procedures.
• System Management: Document patient information accurately using the SystemOne software.

Seven Dials Medical Centre proudly serves just over 7,000 patients in Brighton and Hove and has 14 members of staff including 3 GP Partners, an ACP, Practice Nurse and HCA. We work closely with the PCN to offer patients access to Social Prescribers, Mental Health Co-ordinators, Care Co-ordinators and a Pharmacy team.

We work hard to deliver the best levels of care to our patients and pride ourselves on a 'Family GP' feel. Many of our patients have been with the surgery for decades and we regularly receive positive feedback from patients both long standing and newly registered. Our team is friendly and welcoming and the work environment is fun, professional and productive.