Job Summary
Eynsham Medical Group is a friendly, supportive and innovative training practice, providing primary care to over 16,000 patients across two sites.
We are looking for an experienced Health Care Assistant to join our excellent nursing team. However, we will be happy to provide training for the right candidate. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.You will be part of a multidisciplinary team providing phlebotomy and other related services to support the clinical teams.
The hours will need to be worked across 3 set weekdays, ideally Monday and Tuesday morning, and Wednesday afternoon. This may be open to discussion for the right candidate. Please note that there may be very occasional weekend working on Saturdays (at enhanced pay rate).
To apply for this role, please complete email your most up to date CV to by the 14th September 2025.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the role
To undertake all duties in line with the training and instruction provided by the Nurses and General Practitioners
Phlebotomy, ECGs, blood pressure monitoring, and specimen testing
About Us
This is a clinically forward-thinking, GMS (General Medical Services) 6 Partner NHS GP Practice in rural Oxfordshire. The practice is very well established and highly respected; and continues to explore innovative ways to deliver comprehensive, integrated healthcare.
With a clear vision to deliver high quality care, the practice has core values which were developed by the whole health care team, with each doctor carrying a list and a triaging access system that aims to balance access with continuity. Good communication, compassion, and continuity of care remain at the heart of practice activities.
In summary, the practice ethos is progressive, innovative, supportive and caring with a happy family feel within the team. Well-being and work life balance is very important to the Partners and there is a strong belief in investment of staff for self-development and retention, which aids overall morale. There is also a strong focus on ensuring effective and efficient running of the Practice as a business.
Details
Date posted
19 August 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£12.60 to £13 an hour Top band is with wound dressing experience.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A1894-25-0003
Job locations
Conduit Lane
Eynsham
Witney
Oxfordshire
OX29 4QB
Long Hanborough Surgery
Willis Court
Long Hanborough
Witney
Oxfordshire
OX29 8FQ
Job Description
Job responsibilities
EYNSHAM MEDICAL GROUP
Job Title:
Job Description Health Care Assistant
Health Care Assistant
Responsible To:
Nurses/ GPs / Practice Manager and deputy
Job Purpose:
To provide support to the Nurses and General Practitioners to ensure the efficient and effective provision of the full range of nursing services to the patients of the Practice.
Duties And Responsibilities
Clinical
To undertake all duties in line with the training and instruction provided by the Nurses and General Practitioners
Conduct weight and height measurements, test and record blood pressure
The testing and result recording of clinical specimens
Ensuring patient care by chaperoning
Venepuncture and the taking and preparing of pathology samples
Undertake ECG
Assist with the provision of health checks
The collection of clinical waste, ensuring appropriate storage prior to disposal
The ongoing cleaning and sterilisation of clinical equipment and working surfaces, preparing treatment rooms prior to use
Ensure adequate infection control procedures in treatment and consulting rooms
Administering flu and pneumonia vaccines under PSD
Administering prescribed B12 injections on the appropriate due date
Annual diabetic foot checks
Assist in the training of new staff, trainee GPs and students
Assist with intrauterine coil fitting as required
Administration
The checking and recording of medical supplies on receipt
Communicating with the multidisciplinary team relevant information in a timely manner
The inputting of information onto the Practice clinical system
Ensure confidentiality of all patient information
Undertake all training required as standard by the practice e.g. Resus training
General
To ensure adequate clinical stock levels and medical stationery and maintain an effective stock management system
Ensure adequate stock levels in stock room, treatment rooms, fridges and cupboards
Any other reasonable duties which may be requested from time-to-time
Including role development, extended duties and overtime cover for holidays etc
Desirable
Wound care and leg ulcer dressings
Removal of skin closures, sutures/clips/steristrips
Doppler studies
Compression hosiery measuring and fitting
Job Description
Job responsibilities
EYNSHAM MEDICAL GROUP
Duties And Responsibilities
Clinical
To undertake all duties in line with the training and instruction provided by the Nurses and General Practitioners
Conduct weight and height measurements, test and record blood pressure
The testing and result recording of clinical specimens
Ensuring patient care by chaperoning
Venepuncture and the taking and preparing of pathology samples
Undertake ECG
Assist with the provision of health checks
The collection of clinical waste, ensuring appropriate storage prior to disposal
The ongoing cleaning and sterilisation of clinical equipment and working surfaces, preparing treatment rooms prior to use
Ensure adequate infection control procedures in treatment and consulting rooms
Administering flu and pneumonia vaccines under PSD
Administering prescribed B12 injections on the appropriate due date
Annual diabetic foot checks
Assist in the training of new staff, trainee GPs and students
Assist with intrauterine coil fitting as required
Administration
The checking and recording of medical supplies on receipt
Communicating with the multidisciplinary team relevant information in a timely manner
The inputting of information onto the Practice clinical system
Ensure confidentiality of all patient information
Undertake all training required as standard by the practice e.g. Resus training
General
To ensure adequate clinical stock levels and medical stationery and maintain an effective stock management system
Ensure adequate stock levels in stock room, treatment rooms, fridges and cupboards
Any other reasonable duties which may be requested from time-to-time
Including role development, extended duties and overtime cover for holidays etc
Desirable
Wound care and leg ulcer dressings
Removal of skin closures, sutures/clips/steristrips
Doppler studies
Compression hosiery measuring and fitting
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Evidence of IT literacy and keyboard skills (typing)
* Understanding of role of the Health Care Assistant.
* Ability to contribute effectively to team meetings
* Good time management skills, punctual, able to manage and prioritise work load
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work unsupervised
* Hold a current and full driving licence and have access to a car
Desirable
* Experienced Health Care Assistant
* Experience in wound care
Qualifications
Desirable
* Qualified in Phlebotomy
* Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
* Qualified to NVQ level 3
* Recognised training in wound care
Further Competencies
Essential
* Be subject to an enhanced DBS check, the outcome of which must be satisfactory to the practice.
* Be well motivated
* Can work well as a member of team
* Feels comfortable working in a multidisciplinary environment
* Take a consultative approach to their work, appropriately involving relevant people
* Ability to work under pressure
* A willingness to learn new skills and be open to suggestions
* Fitness to carry out duties manual handling and dexterity requirements
* Able to travel between sites using own transport.
* Ability to deal with exposure to distressing circumstances or highly emotional events.
* Ability to cope with occasional aggressive behaviour.
* High level of self-awareness.
* Fit with culture of practice team.
* Motivated and able to motivate others.
* Reliability
* Flexibility
Person Specification
Essential
* Be subject to an enhanced DBS check, the outcome of which must be satisfactory to the practice.
* Be well motivated
* Can work well as a member of team
* Feels comfortable working in a multidisciplinary environment
* Take a consultative approach to their work, appropriately involving relevant people
* Ability to work under pressure
* A willingness to learn new skills and be open to suggestions
* Fitness to carry out duties manual handling and dexterity requirements
* Able to travel between sites using own transport.
* Ability to deal with exposure to distressing circumstances or highly emotional events.
* Ability to cope with occasional aggressive behaviour.
* High level of self-awareness.
* Fit with culture of practice team.
* Motivated and able to motivate others.
* Reliability
* Flexibility
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
Eynsham Medical Group
Address
Conduit Lane
Eynsham
Witney
Oxfordshire
OX29 4QB
Employer's website
https://www.eynshammedicalgroup.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Eynsham Medical Group
Address
Conduit Lane
Eynsham
Witney
Oxfordshire
OX29 4QB
Employer's website
https://www.eynshammedicalgroup.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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