Primary Care Health Care Assistant

NHS; Guildford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Join the team at Woodbridge Hill Surgery as a Healthcare Assistant, providing essential support to clinical teams and patients. This role offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment. If you're passionate about patient care and enjoy working in a collaborative team, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Professional development opportunities

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience as a Healthcare Assistant in a primary care setting is essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic IT skills and experience with electronic patient records.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with patient assessments and taking vital signs.
• Performing routine clinical tasks such as blood tests and vaccinations.
• Supporting patients with activities of daily living.

Skills

Communication

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

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Job Summary

Join Our Team at Woodbridge Hill Surgery!

Job Summary

Join Our Team at Woodbridge Hill Surgery!

Are you a passionate and dedicated Primary Care Health Care Assistant looking for an exciting opportunity? Woodbridge Hill Surgery is seeking a experienced Health Care Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team.

Main duties of the job

Role And Responsibilities:

We are seeking a caring and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant to join our team on a full-time/part-time basis. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team and ensuring the smooth running of our practice.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Assisting with patient assessments and taking vital signs (e.g., blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and weight).
• Adult vaccinations
• Performing routine clinical tasks such as blood tests, ECGs.
• Assisting with wound care, dressings, and other minor procedures.
• Preparing and maintaining clinical areas, ensuring they are clean and well-stocked.
• Providing health education and lifestyle advice to patients.
• Assisting with administrative tasks such as managing patient records and scheduling appointments.
• Supporting the nursing and medical team in delivering high-quality patient care.
  
  

About Us

About Woodbridge Hill Surgery:

Located in the heart of Guildford, Woodbridge Hill Surgery is a well-established practice serving a diverse patient population of 16,200. We are a proud training practice also involved in research, dedicated to supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals. With a focus on delivering comprehensive and compassionate care, we are proud of our collaborative and inclusive approach to healthcare.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
• Professional development opportunities and support for ongoing training.
• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• Access to NHS Pension Scheme.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  
  

Details

Date posted

13 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A2145-25-0002

Job locations

Deerbarn Road

Guildford

Surrey

GU2 8YB

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Assisting with patient assessments and taking vital signs (e.g., blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and weight).
• Performing routine clinical tasks such as blood tests, ECGs, and administering vaccines.
• Supporting patients with activities of daily living and providing personal care as needed.
• Assisting with wound care, dressings, and other minor procedures.
• Preparing and maintaining clinical areas, ensuring they are clean and well-stocked.
• Providing health education and lifestyle advice to patients.
• Assisting with administrative tasks such as managing patient records and scheduling appointments.
• Supporting the nursing and medical team in delivering high-quality patient care.
  
  

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant in a primary care or clinical setting is essential
• Relevant healthcare qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate approach to patient care.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Basic IT skills and experience with electronic patient records.
• A commitment to continuous professional development and learning.
  
  

Job description

Job responsibilities

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant in a primary care or clinical setting is essential
• Relevant healthcare qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate approach to patient care.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Basic IT skills and experience with electronic patient records.
• A commitment to continuous professional development and learning.
  
  

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant in a primary care or clinical setting is essential
• Relevant healthcare qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate approach to patient care.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Basic IT skills and experience with electronic patient records.
• A commitment to continuous professional development and learning.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience in following:
• Spirometry
• Ear Irrigation
• INR Monitoring
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant in a primary care or clinical setting is essential
• Relevant healthcare qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate approach to patient care.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Basic IT skills and experience with electronic patient records.
• A commitment to continuous professional development and learning.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience in following:
• Spirometry
• Ear Irrigation
• INR Monitoring
  
  

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

Woodbridge Hill Surgery

Address

Deerbarn Road

Guildford

Surrey

GU2 8YB

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Woodbridge Hill Surgery

Address

Deerbarn Road

Guildford

Surrey

GU2 8YB

Employer's website

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals

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