Job Summary
We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Health Care Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. Providing an excellent opportunity to showcase your skills and develop your career within the practice.
In this role, you will play an important part in delivering high-quality patient care, supporting our clinical team, and contributing to the smooth running of the practice. You will work closely with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, providing direct patient care, assisting with clinical procedures, promoting health and wellbeing, and enhancing the overall patient experience. This role offers variety, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives of our patients every day.
Main duties of the job
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 and NHS health checks
Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately
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
To undertake phlebotomy
Administer flu vaccinations
Carry out ECGs as requested
Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
Ensure the clinical area is adequately stocked and prepared for each session
Ensure clinical waste is removed from the clinical area and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy
Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Carry out any other tasks as directed by the lead nurse in support of patient care
About Us
Due to our now 4 practice sites this enables ease of attendance locally to our patients, a greater number of appointments offered and a wider range of services made available.
Our patients have the option of attending any of our 4 sites situated in CV1, CV2, CV5, CV6 areas of Coventry.
With patients' needs at the heart of everything we do, our website has been designed to make it easy for you to gain instant access to the information you need. As well as specific practice details such as opening hours and how to register, youll find a wealth of useful pages covering a wide range of health issues along with links to other relevant medical organisations.
Details
Date posted
17 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
A
Job locations
5 Clay Lane
Coventry
CV2 4LJ
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Working Under The Direct Supervision Of The Practice Nurses, The Healthcare Assistant Will Assist The Practice Clinical Team In The Provision And Delivery Of Specific Programmes Of Patient Care. The Primary Duties And Responsibilities Of a Health Care Assistant Are:
New patient health checks
Phlebotomy
Dressings
NHS Health Checks
Weight Management
Administration Of Vaccinations Appropriate To Training And Qualifications
Urinalysis
Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/Nurses
Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms
Ordering and maintaining an adequate stock of consumables
Preparing equipment before, during and minor operations and supporting Clinician
Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician.
Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms
Ordering of Health Promotion Literature
Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required.
Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post
Required Qualifications/skills Are
Proven experience as a Health Care Assistant or in a similar role within a GP practice or care setting
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Required Qualifications/skills Are
Proven experience as a Health Care Assistant or in a similar role within a GP practice or care setting
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Confident working with members of the public in a supportive and professional manner
Brings experience from a healthcare environment, understanding the importance of patient care and confidentiality
Desirable
Have previous experience within a primary care setting
Possess a good understanding of infection prevention and control procedures
Qualifications
Essential
GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
Phlebotomy training
Literate and able to perform basic numerical calculations
Fluent in spoken and written English
Ability to accurately receive, record and relay information both verbally and written
Computer skill including working with the EMIS Web clinical system
Ability to work on own initiative
Ability to organise delegated work
Desirable
Qualified to NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care Candidates with health care support experience will be at an advantage.
Candidates must demonstrate a willingness to learn other skills.
Experience of dealing with the public face to face and over the telephone Flexible with working hours, when needed.
Person Specification
Essential
GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
Phlebotomy training
Literate and able to perform basic numerical calculations
Fluent in spoken and written English
Ability to accurately receive, record and relay information both verbally and written
Computer skill including working with the EMIS Web clinical system
Ability to work on own initiative
Ability to organise delegated work
Desirable
Qualified to NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care Candidates with health care support experience will be at an advantage.
Candidates must demonstrate a willingness to learn other skills.
Experience of dealing with the public face to face and over the telephone Flexible with working hours, when needed.
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
Godiva Group Practice
Address
5 Clay Lane
Coventry
CV2 4LJ
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Employer details
Employer name
Godiva Group Practice
Address
5 Clay Lane
Coventry
CV2 4LJ
Employer's website
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