Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Milford on Sea; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider located in Essex is seeking a motivated healthcare assistant to provide high-quality patient-centered care. Responsibilities include assisting clinical staff, performing health checks, and maintaining patient records. The ideal candidate has experience in a patient-facing role and qualifications in health and social care. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Supportive, welcoming team environment

Opportunities for training and professional development

NHS pension scheme

On site parking

Qualifications

• Successful completion of the Care Certificate, or willingness to undertake.
• Experience as a healthcare assistant or in a patient-facing healthcare role.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out new registration checks.
• Phlebotomy and collection of specimens.
• Assisting with wound care and dressings.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathetic attitude

Good IT skills

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

Job Summary
Old Road Medical Practice is a friendly, forward-thinking GP surgery committed to providing high-quality care to our patients. We are looking for a motivated and compassionate healthcare assistant (HCA) to join our supportive clinical team on a full-time basis. As a healthcare assistant, you will work under the supervision of our nurses and GPs to provide safe, effective, and patient-centred care. You will support the clinical team in delivering a wide range of services, from health checks to treatment room duties, while ensuring patients feel comfortable and well cared for.

Main duties

• Carrying out new registration checks
• Phlebotomy and collection of specimens
• Performing ECGs
• Undertaking NHS health checks and lifestyle advice (e.g. diet, exercise, smoking cessation)
• Assisting with wound care and dressings
• Administering vaccinations (e.g. flu) if qualified
• Ensuring clinical rooms are well-stocked, clean, and equipment is maintained
• Supporting infection control and health and safety protocols
• Updating electronic patient records accurately and promptly
• Providing general support to the nursing and GP team as required

About us

Old Road Medical Practice is one of the largest surgeries in Clacton, Essex. We have been providing care and support to almost 11,000 patients within the Clacton, Jaywick and St Osyth, for over 40 years now. This is an exciting time to join the practice, as we become more accessible to our patients, providing them with the care and support they need, at times to suit them.

We offer the following:

• Supportive, welcoming team environment
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• NHS pension scheme
• Competitive salary based on experience - pay to be reviewed after 6 month probation period
• On site parking

Details

Date posted: 02 September 2025

Salary £23,809 a year

Contract Permanent

Working pattern Full-time

Reference number 28919

Job locations 145-149 Old Road, Clacton on Sea, Essex, CO15 3AU

Job 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 Essential

• 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 Essential

• Experience as a healthcare assistant or in a patient-facing healthcare role
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Empathetic, caring, and patient-focused attitude
• Good IT skills and accuracy in record keeping
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality

Desirable

• Previous experience in a GP practice or primary care setting
• Phlebotomy, ECG, wound care, or vaccination experience
• Driving licence as occasional home visits may be required and to work from our branch surgery

Disclosure

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.