Healthcare Assistant (HCA)
Salisbury Medical Practice
Salisbury, SP2 7FDView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£13.21 to £14.00
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
23 October 2026
3 days leftJob description
Our friendly, forward thinking, and supportive Medical Practice is looking to recruit a committed, caring and highly motivated Healthcare Assistant to...
The Healthcare Assistant (HCA) will see patients in clinic for a variety of treatments and procedures such as blood tests, NHS health checks, diabetic foot checks etc. whilst working under specific protocols and guidelines. The HCA will also assist in theatres in a variety of procedures such as vasectomies, carpal tunnel etc. The HCA will work within their clinical boundaries to be able to demonstrate safe, competent clinical decision-making and deliver expert care, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
Undertaking blood tests, blood pressure checks, and height, weight and BMI checks.
Assisting in minor surgery procedures including but not limited to vasectomies, carpal tunnel, dermatology procedures, coils etc.
Undertaking NHS and new patient health checks.
Undertaking diabetic foot checks.
Assisting with urinalysis and sample checks.
Ensuring patient confidentiality, respect, and dignity is adhered to at all times.
- Please refer to supporting job description for full details
We have a large clinical team consisting of GPs, Nurses, Nurse Associates, HCAs, Pharmacists, a Pharmacy Technician, and a First Contact Physiotherapist
We offer 5 weeks annual leave (pro rata), a competitive salary, free onsite parking, modern working facilities and the chance to join or continue in the NHS Pension Scheme.
Qualifications
Essential: - Level 3 Health & Social Care Qualification (or equivalent); - Certification/Qualification and competency document in Phlebotomy
Experience
Essential
- 1 year+ experience working as a trained Healthcare Assistant
- Experience working in General Practice and/or Primary Care
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT)
- Working within a team
- Working independently
- Working in a busy environment
Desirable
- 3 years+ experience working as a trained Healthcare Assistant
- Experience with assisting in Theatres / Minor Surgery
- Experience of working to achieve standards within the Quality and Outcome Framework (QOF)
Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Compassionate & empathetic
- Calm & professional
- Friendly & approachable
- Open to feedback (positive & negative) and willing to learn and develop
- Committed with a strong work ethic
- Approachable
- Fast learner
- Ability to problem solve
- Ability to multitask
- Flexible approach to demand
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Competent and confident in using IT & computers
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Excellent organisational skills
- Phlebotomy Skills
- Ability to take Blood Pressure Readings
Desirable
- Ardens templates
- Clinical computer systems in SystmOne (TPP)
- Theatre assisting skills
- NHS and new patient and health checks
- Diabetic foot check
- Urinalysis Skills
- Processing and management of samples
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
9 October 2026
Last checked
13 October 2026
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