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 leftJob 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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