About this role
Job summary
Stokes Medical Group is looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Full-Time Health Care Assistant (HCA) to join our friendly and supportive primary care team.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HCA who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care within a busy GP practice environment.
The successful candidate will support the clinical team in providing safe, effective, and compassionate care to our patients.
Main duties of the job
Duties will include:Phlebotomy and venepuncture clinics.Wound care and dressings.Performing ECGs.Delivering Smoking Cessation Clinics.Completing NHS Health Checks.Supporting Long Term Condition annual reviews.Assisting with Minor Surgery procedures.Recording accurate clinical information within patient records.Maintaining infection prevention and control standards.Stock management and clinical room preparation
About us
What We Offer
Supportive and friendly working environment.Opportunities for training and professional development.NHS Pension Scheme.Competitive salary dependent on experience.
Job description Job responsibilities
Health Care Assistant (HCA) Full Time
Job Summary
Stokes Medical Group is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Full-Time Health Care Assistant (HCA) to join our friendly and supportive primary care team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and patient-focused individual who is passionate about delivering high-quality care within a busy GP practice environment.
The successful candidate will support the clinical team in providing safe, effective, and compassionate care to patients while contributing to the smooth running of clinical services.
Key Responsibilities
The Health Care Assistant will be responsible for:
Conducting phlebotomy and venepuncture clinics Providing wound care and carrying out dressings Performing ECGs Delivering smoking cessation clinics Completing NHS Health Checks Supporting long-term condition annual reviews Assisting clinicians with minor surgery procedures Recording accurate clinical information within patient records Maintaining infection prevention and control standards Managing clinical stock and preparing treatment rooms
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Desirable Criteria
Previous experience working as a Health Care Assistant within primary care or a healthcare setting
Smoking cessation training
Confidence in phlebotomy and clinical observations
Experience assisting with minor surgery
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Care Certificate or NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Experience supporting NHS Health Checks
Organised, reliable, and patient-focused approach
Experience in long-term condition monitoring
Understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding procedures
Experience using clinical systems within primary care
Experience undertaking ECGs
Additional primary care experience
Experience in wound care and dressings
IT literacy and confidence using clinical systems
What We Offer
A supportive and welcoming team environment Opportunities for training and professional development The chance to make a meaningful impact within primary care services Ongoing support and career progression opportunities Job Type
Full-Time
Application Information
If you are passionate about patient care and would like to join a dedicated and supportive team, we would love to hear from you.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience in phlebotomy. Experience undertaking ECGs. Experience in wound care/dressings. Understanding of NHS Health Checks and long-term condition monitoring. IT literacy and experience using clinical systems. Has previous experience working as a Health Care Assistant within primary care or a healthcare setting. Is confident in phlebotomy and clinical observations. Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Works well independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Is organised, reliable, and patient focused Has knowledge of confidentiality and safeguarding procedures.
Desirable
Smoking cessation training. Experience assisting with minor surgery. Care certificate or NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care
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 Bradley Stoke Surgery
Address Brook Way
Bradley Stoke
Bristol
BS32 9DS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bradleystokesurgery.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)