Job Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and motivated Health Care Assistant to join the team and are seeking someone who has experience in working within primary care, ideally NVQ level 3 or equivalent trained, to work within our existing nursing team.
Main duties of the job
he successful candidate will have a patient facing role with duties that will include:-
* Health screening
* ECGs
* Phlebotomy
* Administer appropriate vaccines
* Blood pressure monitoring
* New patient checks and NHS health checks
* Clinic assistance
* Mental health and dementia reviews
* Ordering and stock control
* Anticoagulation monitoring
* Act as a chaperone
The applicant must be willing to undertake additional training todevelop clinical skills and competencies relevant to the role as they arise.
About Us
* Established over 40 years
* Extremely supportive and organised
* Successful training practice (ST's/FY2s)
* Well-structured and family friendly valuing work/life balance
* EMIS Web
* Work in collaboration with local practices
Details
Date posted
13 August 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A1512-25-0002
Job locations
Sandy Lane
Leyland
PR25 2EB
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Assessment, screening and treatment services and health education advice.
Provide general and specific health screening to the practice patients within agreed protocols with referral to a nurse or a GP as necessary.
Assist in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being including chronic disease patient reviews and private medicals as appropriate (HGV, local businesses etc.).
Provide follow-up advice for smoking cessation, diet modification, weight management and other health promotion areas.
Perform new patient checks and NHS health checks
Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations.
Assist in the monitoring of patient on anticoagulation by carrying out all aspects of INR patient testing.
Administer vaccinations deemed as appropriate, working within agreed protocols and following the appropriate training/competency assessment.
Assist in the production and review of individual patient care plans where necessary.
Pathological specimens and investigatory procedures
Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including blood samples and swabs.
Undertake routine diagnostic tests such as urinalysis, blood pressure monitoring, ECG recording and 24 hour blood pressure monitoring.
Administrative And Professional Responsibilities
Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team
Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients computerised records.
Participation in clinical audit, practice research projects and significant event analyses.
Implement infection control requirements.
Assist in Health Promotion displays.
Assist in ensuring that clinical rooms are stocked, as required.
Undertake cleansing, maintenance and calibration of equipment according to the Practice's policy or with the agreement of a practice nurse.
Undertake stock control and rotation and ordering of consumables.
Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.
Act as a chaperone when requested.
Room checks to ensure that the clinical rooms comply with CQC standards.
Liaison
Maintain effective liaison with all other members of the health care team, and other agencies, with appropriate regard to confidentiality and practice protocols and procedures.
Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance.
Personal/ Professional Development
Participate in the development and implementation of a personal and professional development plan and take responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.
Participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment.
Maintain continued education by attendance at course and study days
Take responsibility for own development, learning and performance.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Assessment, screening and treatment services and health education advice.
Provide general and specific health screening to the practice patients within agreed protocols with referral to a nurse or a GP as necessary.
Assist in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being including chronic disease patient reviews and private medicals as appropriate (HGV, local businesses etc.).
Provide follow-up advice for smoking cessation, diet modification, weight management and other health promotion areas.
Perform new patient checks and NHS health checks
Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations.
Assist in the monitoring of patient on anticoagulation by carrying out all aspects of INR patient testing.
Administer vaccinations deemed as appropriate, working within agreed protocols and following the appropriate training/competency assessment.
Assist in the production and review of individual patient care plans where necessary.
Pathological specimens and investigatory procedures
Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including blood samples and swabs.
Undertake routine diagnostic tests such as urinalysis, blood pressure monitoring, ECG recording and 24 hour blood pressure monitoring.
Administrative And Professional Responsibilities
Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team
Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients computerised records.
Participation in clinical audit, practice research projects and significant event analyses.
Implement infection control requirements.
Assist in Health Promotion displays.
Assist in ensuring that clinical rooms are stocked, as required.
Undertake cleansing, maintenance and calibration of equipment according to the Practice's policy or with the agreement of a practice nurse.
Undertake stock control and rotation and ordering of consumables.
Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.
Act as a chaperone when requested.
Room checks to ensure that the clinical rooms comply with CQC standards.
Liaison
Maintain effective liaison with all other members of the health care team, and other agencies, with appropriate regard to confidentiality and practice protocols and procedures.
Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance.
Personal/ Professional Development
Participate in the development and implementation of a personal and professional development plan and take responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.
Participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment.
Maintain continued education by attendance at course and study days
Take responsibility for own development, learning and performance.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Working as a Health Care Assistant within a GP surgery environment.
Qualifications
Essential
* NVQ level 3 an experience in working within primary as a Health Care Assistant.
Person Specification
Essential
* NVQ level 3 an experience in working within primary as a Health Care Assistant.
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
Sandy Lane Surgery
Address
Sandy Lane
Leyland
PR25 2EB
Employer's website
https://www.sandylanesurgery.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Sandy Lane Surgery
Address
Sandy Lane
Leyland
PR25 2EB
Employer's website
https://www.sandylanesurgery.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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