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Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

Downton Surgery

Salisbury, SP5 3JPView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

Negotiable

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

31 October 2026

31 days left

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join our busy and supportive team at Downton Surgery. Working closely with the Pr...

  • Provide a high

quality phlebotomy service

  • Undertake NHS Health

Checks and routine health assessments

  • Record base line

observations and ECG's

  • Assist with wound

care, infection prevention and control

  • Process Laboratory

samples and maintain accurate clinical records

  • Chaperone patients

during clinical examinations where required

  • Maintain vaccine

cold chai records and monitor clinical equipment

  • Restock clinical

rooms and maintain medical supplies

  • Support health

promotion initiatives and patient education

  • Work collaboratively

as part of the multidisciplinary primary care team

Working closely with the Practice Nursing Team, you will play an important role in delivering high-quality patient care, supporting a wide range of clinical services, and helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the practice.

Managing our own clinics which will include wound care, phlebotomy and Long term conditions.

Our established practice serves over 7,000 patients with a commitment

to delivering exceptional primary care services. We pride ourselves on being a

friendly, supportive team that values both experience and enthusiasm. Our

collaborative approach creates an inclusive environment where every team member

contributes to patient care excellence. We invest heavily in professional

development through training opportunities, mentorship, and career progression

pathways. Benefits include competitive salary, NHS pension, professional

development funding, and flexible working arrangements. Join our

forward-thinking practice where innovation meets compassionate care, and where

your professional growth is actively supported.

Experience

Essential

  • Phlebotomy Certificate
  • Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organisational and IT skills
  • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
  • Commitment to delivering high-quality patient-centred care
  • Understanding of confidentiality and information governance

Desirable

  • Previous experience working within General Practice
  • Experience using SystmOne
  • Experience undertaking NHS Health Checks
  • Compression and advanced wound care knowledge

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

14 September 2026

Last checked

16 September 2026

Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.

About the employer

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Downton Surgery

NHS organisation

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