Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Colchester is seeking a part-time Healthcare Assistant to support both clinical and administrative tasks in a patient-facing role. Candidates should have strong clinical skills and experience in primary care is preferred. This role offers flexible working and the opportunity to join a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Accredited health service discounts

Minimum 28 days annual leave

Christmas vouchers

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Successful completion of the Care Certificate, or willingness to undertake, as indicated by the CQC.
• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Carry out base-line observations such as pulse, oximetry, temperature, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
• Wound care, venepuncture, phlebotomy checks and administering of medicines.
• Update patient health records.

Skills

Strong clinical skills including venepuncture/phlebotomy

Excellent patient-facing communication and interpersonal skills

Confidential manner with a compassionate approach

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong organisational and time management skills

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Successful completion of the Care Certificate

Job description

Overview

Turner Road Surgery is looking for a healthcare assistant (HCA) to join the practice in a patient-facing role with both clinical and administrative responsibilities. The role is offered on a part-time basis working 2-3 days/20 hours a week. The role offers the opportunity to build on your experience within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. We are seeking applications from individuals with previous primary care experience.

Main duties of the job

• Carry out base-line observations such as pulse, oximetry, temperature, blood pressure and blood glucose levels, recording findings accurately.
• Wound care, venepuncture, phlebotomy checks and administering of medicines and vaccines.
• Ensure that all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session.
• Update patient health records.
• Ensure that medical supplies are in stock.
• Act as a chaperone where required.
• Assist GP during the performance of minor operations.
• Communicate with patients, relatives, and carers including providing valuable health promotion and education.
• New patient health checks.
• Diabetic foot checks.

About us

Turner Road Surgery is situated in Colchester in the Primary Care Centre next to Colchester Hospital, the practice has 10,300 patients and is part of the Creffield Medical Group PCN, which includes Nayland, Creffield, and West Bergholt. Turner Road Surgery is a training practice and we currently have one GP registrar and another joining in January.

Benefits

• NHS Pension Scheme
• Accredited health service discounts.
• Annual leave, minimum 28 days FTE, with enhancements for long service.
• Christmas vouchers.
• Flexible working options.

Details

Date posted: 12 September 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £12.88 an hour

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 28979

Job locations: Colchester Primary Care Centre, Turner Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JR

Job description / responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Successful completion of the Care Certificate, or willingness to undertake, as indicated by the CQC;
• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or equivalent;

Experience

• Strong clinical skills including venepuncture/phlebotomy.
• Excellent patient-facing communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidential manner with a compassionate and respectful approach, placing a high value on the dignity of patients, relatives, carers and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently, determining own workload priorities, as well as working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a GP practice.

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: Primary Care Careers

Address: Colchester Primary Care Centre, Turner Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JR

Employer's website: https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/