Health Care Assistant
Marlow Medical Group
Marlow, SL7 1DN · MARLOW, SL7 1DN
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
31 October 2026
61 days left
Job description
The Health Care Assistant will be working under the direct supervision of the senior practice nurse and strictly in accordance with specific practice ...
The post-holder will
NHS health checks
ECG recording
Phlebotomy
Chaperoning duties
Processing and management of laboratory samples
requested by GPs/nurses
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
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 with the collection and collation of
data on needs related to health and well-being
Manage residents with multimorbidity and complex
care needs.
Undertake anticipatory care planning.
Recognise and manage clinical risk and
deterioration.
Coordinate onward referral where required.
Provide telephone and digital clinical
consultations.
Work within professional scope of practice and
competence.
Long-Term Conditions & Population Health
Provide expert management of residents living with frailty and long-term
conditions. The post-holder will support patients with
o
Frailty
o
Dementia
o
Diabetes
o
Cardiovascular disease
o
Heart failure
o
COPD
o
Asthma
o
Hypertension
o
Chronic kidney disease
o
Mental health conditions
Promote healthy ageing initiatives.
Identify residents requiring proactive
intervention.
Support reduction in health inequalities.
Interprofessional Working & Collaborative Practice
The post-holder will work across organisational and
professional boundaries to improve outcomes for patients. The post-holder will participate
in multidisciplinary team meetings.
Work
collaboratively with
o GPs
o Clinical
Pharmacists
o ACPs
o Practice
Nurses
o Community
Nurses
o Social Care
Teams
o Allied
Health Professionals
Education, Training & Workforce Development
Support the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care.
Support mentorship of practice staff who may
from time to time shadow the role
Participate in clinical meetings and discussions
Share learning from incidents, audits and
quality activities.
Support development of multidisciplinary team
capability.
Promote evidence-based practice.
Digital & Operational Support
The post-holder will
Maintain
accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.
Ensure
appropriate use of SNOMED coding and clinical templates.
Utilise SystmOne
and associated clinical systems effectively.
Manage
clinical correspondence and test results.
Support call
and recall systems.
Participate
in the use of digital-first models of care where appropriate.
Maintain
information governance compliance.
Contribute
to operational efficiency and service improvement.
Research, Audit & Quality Improvement
The post-holder will
Participate
in clinical audits.
Undertake
data collection and service evaluation.
Analyse care
home activity and outcome data.
Participate
in significant event reviews.
Support
implementation of national guidance.
Contribute
to evidence-based service development.
Evaluate
outcomes and implement improvements.
About Marlow Medical Group
Marlow Medical Group is a well-established, forward-thinking NHS GP partnership serving the communities of Marlow, Loudwater, Lane End and Hambleden. The Group operates across four sites and is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care for over 38,000 of its local population through a wide range of primary care and specialist services.
As a training practice, Marlow Medical Group supports the development of future healthcare professionals and promotes a culture of learning, innovation and continuous improvement.
The practice embraces digital healthcare solutions, including online consultations and NHS App integration, to improve access and convenience for patients. Guided by its mission of working towards a healthier community for all by providing exceptional healthcare in a sustainable way, Marlow Medical Group is proud to hold a CQC rating of Good.
- Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team.
- Opportunities for learning, development and career progression through a training practice environment.
- Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care.
- Modern approach to healthcare delivery with strong digital services.
- Opportunity to make a positive difference within the local community.
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of completion of Care Certificate.
- Level 3 Safeguarding Children and Adults.
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
- Enhanced DBS Clearance.
- Occupational Health Clearance.
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
- Basic Life Support, Moving & Handling, Phlebotomy, or other relevant clinical skills.
Technical Skills
Essential
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision
- Ability to recognise and report changes in patient condition
- Basic IT skills, good organisational skills
Desirable
- Ability to undertake delegated clinical tasks following training
- experience using electronic patient records
- ability to prioritise workload independently
- confidence managing challenging situations
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development.
- Experience managing frailty and complex patients.
- Experience of providing care or support to patients and service users
- Experience working as part of a team
- Experience maintaining confidentiality.
Desirable
- Experience in General Practice.
- Experience in Primary Care or Community and Hospital setting
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Caring, compassionate and empathetic
- Reliable and trustworthy, professional and respectful
- Able to maintain confidentiality, calm under pressure
- Flexible approach to work.
- commitment to Compassion, Respect and Dignity, Working Together for Patients
- Commitment to Quality of Care, Improving Lives, and Everyone Counts.
Desirable
- Demonstrates initiative
- Adaptable to changing service needs
- Motivated to deliver high quality care
- Commitment to continuous improvement and learning.
- Experience of actively promoting NHS values within a healthcare setting.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
11 August 2026
Last checked
13 August 2026
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