Job Summary
Job Summary An exciting opportunity has arisen at our established and busy practice for an experienced part-time Health Care Assistant (4 days per week, 24 hours) to join Pilgrims Way Surgery.
The role will provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients as well as provide nursing assistance to the Doctors and other members of the Primary Care Health Team.
Main duties
Phlebotomy is essential. The role can include other HCA patient tasks such as ECG, ABPM, wound care depending on training. The HCA delivers basic patient care, monitors conditions, screens and supports health prevention activities. A HCA works collaboratively with general practitioners to provide assessment, treatment, education, and care to all kinds of patients, ranging from infants to elderly people.
* Assessing and providing care to patients with uncomplicated wounds.
* Taking urine and blood samples.
* Performing routine procedures like BP, height and weight, treating wounds, and applying or removing dressings where applicable.
* Providing advice or offering specialist information in areas like blood pressure, heart conditions, smoking cessation, and weight control.
* Administering injections.
* Restocking and maintaining consulting and clinical areas.
* Taking accurate and comprehensible notes regarding patients’ consultations and treatments.
* Updating details about patients and their treatments in the clinical computer system.
About Us
We are looking for an HCA to join our friendly practice on a permanent basis. You will work as part of Pilgrims Way Surgery team—made up of two GP partners, one Salaried GP, one Paramedic, one Physician Associate, two Practice Nurses, one Health Care Assistant, and Administrational Staff. We are a medical training practice and you will also work alongside ST1s, ST3s and medical students.
Details
Date posted: 05 February 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, Job share
Reference number: A5072-26-0000
Job locations: Pilgrims Way, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1QY
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Phlebotomy is essential. The role can include other HCA patient tasks such as ECG, ABPM, wound care depending on training. The HCA delivers basic patient care, monitors conditions, screens and health prevention activities. A HCA works collaboratively with general practitioners to provide assessment, treatment, education, and care to all kinds of patients, ranging from infants to elderly people.
* Assessing and providing care to patients with uncomplicated wounds.
* Taking urine and blood samples.
* Performing routine procedures like BP, height and weight, treating wounds, and applying or removing dressings where applicable.
* Providing advice or offering specialist information in areas like blood pressure, heart conditions, smoking cessation, and weight control.
* Administering injections.
* Restocking and maintaining consulting and clinical areas.
* Taking accurate and comprehensible notes regarding patients’ consultations and treatments.
* Updating details about patients and their treatments in the clinical computer system.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* GCSE grade A-C in English and Maths
* Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
* Phlebotomy trained
Desirable
* Experience in immunisations, INR, ECGs and wound management
* Use of clinical IT systems
* Knowledge of Information Governance and Caldicott Principles
* Understanding of Clinical Governance
* Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
* Excellent interpersonal skills and time management
Compliance
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check may be required.
UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Additional information
Employer: Pilgrims Way Surgery, Pilgrims Way, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1QY
Employer's website: https://www.pilgrimswaysurgery.co.uk/
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