About this role
Job summary
We're looking for an experienced Health Care Assistant to join our vibrant, patientfocused Nursing team. If you thrive in a busy environment, enjoy working closely with colleagues, and love making a real difference to peoples lives, this could be the perfect next step for you.
You'll bring strong communication, confident IT skills, and a clear, polite telephone manner, helping us create a smooth, supportive experience for patients. Were looking for someone positive, organised, and ready to be part of a closeknit team that genuinely values what you do.
This is a parttime role (up to 24 hours per week), ideal for someone who enjoys variety, teamwork, and being at the heart of patient care.
If you're curious, excited, or simply want to get a feel for the place, come and see for yourself. You're welcome to pop in, meet the team, or ask for a look around. To arrange a visit or chat, contact us on [email protected]
Main duties of the job
We're looking for someone who is fully qualified in phlebotomy, confident carrying out NHS Health Checks, and able to deliver these services with accuracy, care, and professionalism. You might already be working in a hospital setting and fancy a change of pace regular hours, a more predictable routine, and the chance to get to know your patients over time. If you enjoy handson clinical work, take pride in doing things well, and share our commitment to highquality patient care, you'll fit right in. We're looking for someone who brings warmth, confidence, and a genuine passion for supporting people in their health journey.
About us
We're a well established, community focused practice based across two sites in Wem and Prees, caring for around 12,000 patients. Were proud of the relationships weve built over the years the kind where you get to know people, support them through different stages of life, and feel part of the community you serve.
As a training practice, teamwork, support and learning are part of everyday life here. Our clinical and nonclinical teams work closely together, share knowledge, and help each other grow. You'll be joining a group of people who genuinely care about what they do and who value the contribution HCAs make to patient care.
We also believe work should feel enjoyable and connected. We make time for team get togethers, practice socials, and local community events because feeling part of something bigger matters. You won't just be turning up for a shift; you'll be joining a team that looks out for one another.
You'll find colleagues who are approachable, organised and always willing to help whether that's answering a quick question, sharing the workload, or offering support on a busy day. If you're looking for a role where you feel supported, valued, and part of a team that genuinely works well together, you'll fit right in.
Job description Job responsibilities
To support the practice nursing team in the delivery of nursing services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. The healthcare assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education.
The following are the core responsibilities of the healthcare assistant. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
Undertake new patient health checks
To partake in extended hours service as required
Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately
Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
Carry out BMI checks as directed
Act as a chaperone as required
When trained, undertake venepuncture
When trained, administer flu vaccinations
When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervison of the practice nurse
Carry out ECGs as requested
Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
Provide support during minor operations as required
Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance
Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy
Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of working in a healthcare setting Simple Wound Care ECGs Venepuncture New patient medicals inc. Height, weight, BP, Pulse Chaperone procedur Ability to record accurate clinical notes
Desirable
Experience of working in primarycare
Qualifications Essential
Healthcare Qualification Level 3 or 4 or working towards gaining equivalent level Phlebotomy Certificate and Ear syringing Certificate
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Effective time management (Planning & Organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner
Desirable
good IT skills Knowledge or experience of EMIS web
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Wem and Prees Medical Practice
Address New Street
Wem
Shrewsbury
SY4 5AF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.wemandpreeshealth.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)