Blandford Healthcare in Braintree are looking to recruit an experienced healthcare assistant on a part-time basis, for up to 30 hours per week. Working alongside a team of 4 nurses, 2 nurse associated and 1 HCA, the successful applicant will be responsible for the following duties; Dressing management Phlebotomy Health checks Stock management About the Candidate The healthcare assistant role within general practice can be very different to the role within other settings and as such we are only looking for applications from those with previous primary care experience. All applicants should ensure that they live within reasonable commuting distance. All applicants should have the following skills and qualifications: Successful completion of the Care Certificate, or willingness to undertake, as indicated by the CQC. Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or equivalent. Experience of working within a GP practice. Strong clinical skills as mentioned above. Excellent patient-facing communication and interpersonal skills. Confidential manner with a compassionate and respectful approach, placing a high value on the dignity of patients, relatives, carers and colleagues. Ability to work independently, determining own workload priorities, as well as working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Strong organisational and time management skills. About Us The doctors and staff at Blandford Medical Centre are proud to offer the highest standard of patient care to our list of 17,500 patients. Our dedicated team are here to treat minor ailments as well as providing specialist management of long-term conditions and clinics covering a wide range of healthcare issues. We are a SystmOne practice. Disclosure and Barring Service Check Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.