About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join our busy and supportive team at Downton Surgery.
Working closely with the Practice nursing team, you will play an important role in delivering high-quality care, supporting a wide range of clinical services and helping ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the practice. This is an excellent oppurtunity for an experienced HCA looking to develop their career within Primary care.
Main duties of the job
Provide a high quality phlebotomy serviceUndertake NHS Health Checks and routine health assessmentsRecord base line observations and ECG'sAssist with wound care, infection prevention and controlProcess Laboratory samples and maintain accurate clinical records Chaperone patients during clinical examinations where requiredMaintain vaccine cold chai records and monitor clinical equipment
Restock clinical rooms and maintain medical suppliesSupport health promotion initiatives and patient educationWork collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary primary care team
About us
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
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
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 Downton Surgery
Address Downton Surgery
Moot Lane
Downton
Salisbury
SP5 3JP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.downtonsurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)