Assistant Practitioner / Healthcare Assistant
Location: St Peter’s Health Centre
Contract Type: Temporary
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)
Start Date: As soon as possible
About the Role
We are recruiting an Assistant Practitioner / Healthcare Assistant to join a busy and supportive primary care team at St Peter’s Health Centre.
This is a varied role supporting both clinical and administrative services, working as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.
Key Responsibilities
* Undertake new patient health checks and baseline observations (BP, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation)
* Support delivery of health promotion and chronic disease management clinics
* Carry out venepuncture, ECGs, and routine clinical procedures
* Administer flu vaccinations (when trained)
* Provide wound care, dressings, and minor clinical interventions
* Assist with minor procedures and chaperone duties
* Prepare and maintain clinical rooms, equipment, and stock levels
* Ensure accurate clinical documentation and record keeping
* Support specimen handling and ensure safe transfer
* Deliver patient education and opportunistic health promotion
Essential Requirements
* Healthcare qualification (Level 3 or equivalent) or working towards
* Experience working in a healthcare setting
* Competent in venepuncture and ECGs
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
* Good IT skills and ability to maintain accurate patient records
Desirable
* Experience in primary care or GP practice settings
* Phlebotomy and vaccination certification
* Experience supporting chronic disease clinics
* Knowledge of clinical systems such as SystmOne or EMIS
* Experience in wound care and minor procedures
Why Apply?
* Join a supportive and collaborative primary care team
* Opportunity to develop a wide range of clinical skills
* Be part of a service focused on prevention, education, and patient-centred care
* Access to training and ongoing professional development
* Contribute to improving community health outcomes