Health Care Assistant - GP Practice
Rother House Medical Centre
Stratford-upon-avon, CV37 6PP · STRATFORD-UPON-AVON, CV37 8LU
Salary
£13.00 to £15.00
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
20 September 2026
20 days left
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Healthcare Assistant to join the nursing team at Rother House Medical Centre for 2 days per week. Currently, ...
Clinical Duties- Assist in the care of practice patients, including treatment, preventative care, screening, and patient education.
- Provide health promotion and lifestyle advice to patients and signpost to relevant local and community services.
- Assist with the collection and collation of data relating to patient health and wellbeing.
- Undertake venepuncture (phlebotomy).
- Perform spirometry testing.
- Carry out ECG recordings.
- Conduct blood pressure monitoring.
- Complete new patient health checks.
- Perform urinalysis testing.
- Record height, weight, temperature, pulse, and other routine observations.
- Act as a chaperone during clinical consultations and examinations.
- Prepare for and assist clinicians during clinical sessions, including minor surgery and coil clinics.
- Undertake home visits as required for blood tests, urine collection, and chaperoning duties.
- Perform wound care, dressing changes, and suture removal.
- Carry out INR testing.
- Administer B12 injections in accordance with practice protocols.
- Support seasonal vaccination programmes, including administration of flu vaccinations where appropriately trained and competent.
The purpose of
the role is to assist the clinical team in the service and delivery of the care
management of the practice population. The Health Care Assistant works under
direct supervision of the clinical team and undertakes tasks and duties
delegated by the clinical team or a suitably qualified regulated professional.
They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs
of patients, in strict accordance with specific practice guidelines and
protocols.
Rother House Medical Centre is a well-established GP practice committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care to our local community. We pride ourselves on delivering accessible, compassionate healthcare and continuously strive to improve the services we offer to our patients.
Our team consists of experienced GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, administrative, and support staff who work collaboratively to provide safe and effective care. We foster a friendly, supportive, and inclusive working environment where every member of the team is valued and encouraged to contribute to the ongoing development of the practice.
We are committed to supporting the professional development of our staff through training opportunities, regular appraisals, and continuous learning. We recognise that our people are our greatest asset and believe in promoting a positive work-life balance wherever possible.
Joining Rother House Medical Centre means becoming part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team focused on delivering outstanding care to patients while supporting one another in a respectful and welcoming workplace. This role offers the opportunity to develop your skills within a busy primary care setting and make a meaningful difference to the health and wellbeing of our community.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade 4/C (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working as an HCA or Phlebotomist in a healthcare setting.
- Knowledge of safeguarding ,infection control and clinical governance
- Ability to work independently and as part of the multidisciplinary team
- Right to work in the UK
- Good communication, organisational and IT skills
- Ability to work Monday and Tuesday 8.15am to 5.15pm
Desirable
- Care Certificate Qualification
- Has worked in a primary care environment
- Phlebotomy skills
- Experience using EMIS
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
25 August 2026
Last checked
27 August 2026
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