Healthcare Assistant

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

Job summary

A reputable health service provider in Nailsworth is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant to support the clinical team and enhance patient care. The part-time role offers various responsibilities including patient support and undertaking routine health checks. You will require qualifications in health and social care, as well as excellent communication skills. The position pays £13.03 per hour and includes generous leave policies.

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay

26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after 5 years

On-site free parking

Cycle2work Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant in health and social care.
• Familiarity with SystmOne clinical system is a plus.
• Ability to work under time pressures.

Responsibilities

• Assist the practice clinical team with safe patient care.
• Manage pre-booked clinics under supervision.
• Undertake specific clinical activities for patients.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good IT skills

Compassionate

Ability to follow direction

Education

GCSE Mathematics and English C or above

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Phlebotomy

Job description

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our experienced and knowledgeable nursing team.

The role is for 17 hours per week, to be worked as follows;

Wednesday: 09:00 - 14:30

Thursday: 09:00 - 15:00

Friday: 09:00 - 14:30

Main duties of the job

You will be required to assist the practice clinical team in delivering safe, effective and high quality services to the practice population. You will undertake routine patient care under the supervision of the Nursing team, managing your own pre-booked clinics.

Duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• NHS Health Checks

• Hypertension, Coeliac, Interim Diabetes (blood only) reviews

• ECG Recording

• Phlebotomy

• Diabetes Foot Care

• Chaperoning Duties

• Administering Flu, Pneumococcal, Respiratory Syncytial Virus and Shingles Vaccines

• B12 injections

• BP readings and ABPM

• Obtaining, processions and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/Nurses

• Arranging sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment

• Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording

• Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation

• Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms

• Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations

• Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients' health and well being

• Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual. To include dressings, 4 layer bandaging and suture/clip removal.

About us

This is an exciting opportunity to join our semi-rural practice. Prices Mill Surgery is located in the heart of the beautiful market town of Nailsworth, a vibrant place full of independent small businesses and shops.

We are a friendly, progressive practice with a patient list size of approximately 9000 patients.

We are a GP training practice and encourage and support personal and team development. Our clinical system is SystmOne.

Benefits:

• Competitive rate of pay
• 26 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days after 2 years and again increasing to 30 days after 5 years, plus bank holidays pro-rata
• On site free parking
• Morning and afternoon coffee breaks
• Cycle2work Scheme

We welcome applicants to contact or visit us to learn more about the surgery.

Details Date posted

01 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.03 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0437-25-0003

Job locations

Newmarket Road

Nailsworth

Stroud

Gloucestershire

GL6 0DQ

Job description Job responsibilities

Working under the supervision of the Practice Nurse Lead and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, you will assist the practice clinical team in the delivery of safe, high quality primary care services to the practice patient population. You will work within clear parameters after appropriate training and assessment of competence. You will undertake routine patient care, managing your own pre-booked clinics.

Your approach to your work will be caring and compassionate. You will have excellent and adaptable communication skills to deal with the varied nature of patients and clinical situations.

Please see the attached Healthcare Assistant Job Description for the full responsibilities and duties of the role.

Job description Job responsibilities

Working under the supervision of the Practice Nurse Lead and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, you will assist the practice clinical team in the delivery of safe, high quality primary care services to the practice patient population. You will work within clear parameters after appropriate training and assessment of competence. You will undertake routine patient care, managing your own pre-booked clinics.

Your approach to your work will be caring and compassionate. You will have excellent and adaptable communication skills to deal with the varied nature of patients and clinical situations.

Please see the attached Healthcare Assistant Job Description for the full responsibilities and duties of the role.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• GCSE Mathematics and English C or above, or equivalent
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
• Phlebotomy

Desirable

• Completion of Care Certificate

Values and Behaviours Essential

• Be highly motivated and able to motivate others
• Be flexible and adaptable
• People First: Willing to place patients and colleagues at heart of what they do. Understands the impact of their actions on others.
• Future Focused: Optimistic, learns from experience and keen to develop
• Embracing Change: Prepared to try things, forthcoming with ideas and solutions for improving the way things work
• Working Together: Approachable and able to build relationships
• Everyone Counts: Works with integrity and trust, always respectful of others

Skills and Knowledge Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Good IT skills
• The ability to follow direction and standard operating procedures whilst also using own initiative
• The ability to be compassionate at all times

Experience Essential

• Previous experience in an HCA role in health and social care

Desirable

• Previous experience of working as an HCA in Primary Care
• Experience of using SystmOne clinical system
• Experience of working with time pressures (appointments)

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• GCSE Mathematics and English C or above, or equivalent
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
• Phlebotomy

Desirable

• Completion of Care Certificate

Values and Behaviours Essential

• Be highly motivated and able to motivate others
• Be flexible and adaptable
• People First: Willing to place patients and colleagues at heart of what they do. Understands the impact of their actions on others.
• Future Focused: Optimistic, learns from experience and keen to develop
• Embracing Change: Prepared to try things, forthcoming with ideas and solutions for improving the way things work
• Working Together: Approachable and able to build relationships
• Everyone Counts: Works with integrity and trust, always respectful of others

Skills and Knowledge Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Good IT skills
• The ability to follow direction and standard operating procedures whilst also using own initiative
• The ability to be compassionate at all times

Experience Essential

• Previous experience in an HCA role in health and social care

Desirable

• Previous experience of working as an HCA in Primary Care
• Experience of using SystmOne clinical system
• Experience of working with time pressures (appointments)

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

Price’s Mill Surgery

Address

Newmarket Road

Nailsworth

Stroud

Gloucestershire

GL6 0DQ

Employer's website

https://pricesmill.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Price’s Mill Surgery

Address

Newmarket Road

Nailsworth

Stroud

Gloucestershire

GL6 0DQ

Employer's website

https://pricesmill.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)