Primary Care Health Care Assistant (HCSW)

Roathwell Surgery; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local GP practice in Cardiff is seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Health Care Assistant. You will help deliver high-quality patient care while supporting registered healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in a GP setting. This role offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for professional development

Community engagement programs

Qualifications

• Experience working in a GP surgery.
• Compliant with the HCSW Code of Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Assist registered healthcare professionals in delivering high-quality, compassionate care.
• Provide personal care, support clinical procedures, and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Commitment to patient confidentiality and professional standards

Education

Agored Cymru Level 3 Diploma in Primary Care Health Care Support or equivalent

Tools

EMIS clinical software

Job description

Primary Care Health Care Assistant (HCSW)

As aHealth Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the clinicalteam and contributing to the delivery of excellent patient care. This is anexciting opportunity for someone who is compassionate, detail-oriented, andeager to make a meaningful impact in Primary Care.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Duties:

Measuring and recording of physiological measurements in routine presentations

ECG recording

Diabetic Foot checks

Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory.

Administration of B12 injections

Seasonal and routine immunisations (Flu, Pneumococcal, Shingles)

Wound care

Administrative Duties:

Stock checks and ordering

Ensuring clinical rooms are fully stocked

General housekeeping (e.g., tidying storerooms, disposing of expired stock, reporting issues)

About us

About thePractice

RoathwellSurgery is a friendly, forward-thinking GP practice located in the vibrant urbancommunity of Roath, close to Cardiff City Centre, with easy access to publictransport and major road links. We serve a diverse patient population with alist size of approximately 6000 patients. Our clinical team includes 5 GPs,supported by experienced practice nurses and a dedicated administrative team.

Why WorkWith Us?

RoathwellSurgery is more than just a workplace its a supportive, collaborativeenvironment where professional development is encouraged. Heres what makes usstand out:

Teaching Practice: We regularly hostmedical students and trainees, fostering a culture of learning and mentorship.

Community Engagement: We work closelywith local organisations and community groups to improve health outcomes andpromote wellbeing.

Innovative and Inclusive: We embracenew technologies and ideas, and pride ourselves on being inclusive andpatient-centred.

Job responsibilities

To assist registered healthcare professionals in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients. HCSWs provide personal care, support clinical procedures, and help maintain a safe and clean environment.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience working in a GP surgery

Qualifications

• Agored Cymru Level 3 Diploma in Primary Care Health Care Support or equivalent accredited modules
• Experience working in a GP surgery
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and professional standards
• Compliant with the HCSW Code of Conduct
• Proficient in EMIS clinical software

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.