Level 3 Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Stourbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Stourbridge is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to provide essential support to the clinical team. The role involves performing health checks, managing laboratory samples, and other clinical duties. Applicants should hold an NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care and have experience working in a GP Surgery. This full-time permanent position offers a chance to contribute to high-quality patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a GP Surgery.
• Qualified to NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care.
• Experience in Phlebotomy is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Practice clinical team in the provision of patient care.
• Conduct new patient health checks, ECG recordings, and phlebotomy.
• Implement and manage laboratory samples requested by GPs/Nurses.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Good standard of IT skills

Flexibility

Education

NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care

Tools

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Docman

Accurx Paper light

Job description

Job summary

Working under the direct supervision of the Practice Nurses and strictly in accordance with specific Practice guidelines and protocols, the Healthcare Assistant will assist the Practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.

Duties and Responsibilities

• New patient health checks
• ECG recording
• Phlebotomy
• Chaperoning duties
• BP & 24hr BP
• Flu Vaccinations
• CVD Checks
• Weight Management
• Smoking Cessation
• Dressings and Wound checks
• Diabetic checks
• Suture & Clip removal
• Ear irrigation
• Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/Nurses
• 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
• 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
• Helping to raise awareness of health and well‑being and how it can be promoted
• Assisting and supporting the community, Gynaecology, Vasectomy and Minor Surgery Clinics
• Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well‑being

(The above areas are all desirable; however, training will be given if required)

About us

We require a friendly, enthusiastic, highly motivated individual, who shares our commitment and passion to providing high quality patient‑centred care.

We are a well‑organised, forward thinking, rapidly expanding Practice looking to build on our existing, high quality clinical team.

We are a Training Practice.

GMS 10,000 approx

2 GP Partners and 5 Salaried GPs

Excellent Nursing & Administrative support

High QOF and quality target achievers

wide range of specialist services including advanced minor surgery and ICB commissioned Vasectomy and Gynaecology services

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Applicants should be enthusiastic, flexible, work well in a team and have a good standard of IT skills.

Details

Date posted: 13 November 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: Depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: A2874‑25‑0002

Job location(s)

Wordsley Green Health Centre, Wordsley Green, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 5PD

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• Qualified to NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Qualified in Phlebotomy

Experience (Essential)

• Experience of working in a GP Surgery

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Wordsley Green Surgery

Address: Wordsley Green Health Centre, Wordsley Green, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 5PD

Website: https://wordsleygreensurgery.co.uk/