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Churchdown Surgery
Parton Road
Churchdown
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL3 2JH
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Practice Healthcare Assistant - A1764-25-0020
Gloucester
We are recruiting an enthusiastic and motivated healthcare assistant to join our friendly clinical team. We have some flexibility in the hours required and will be recruiting up to a maximum of 30 hours per week. We reserve the right to close the application period early should sufficient applications be received.
We are a well organised and forward thinking Practice in a purpose built, modern building adjacent to the pharmacy. We value staff wellbeing and are committed to supporting our patients.
Main duties of the job
You will be a key part of our team delivering high quality patient care under the supervision of registered healthcare professionals.
The role will be varied and will include but not limited to the below:
- Diagnostic tests such as ECG recording and blood pressure monitoring
- Wound care and dressings
- Vaccinations and Injections
- NHS health checks
- Diabetic foot checks
- Assisting with minor surgery, coils and other procedures
- Phlebotomy
- Personalised diet and lifestyle advice
- Stock Management and Ordering
- Infection Control and Equipment Maintenance
- Competence in the above-listed clinical tasks is essential.
Although you will primarily be based in the surgery you may occasionally be asked to visit a patient at home. Full training will be provided for any aspects of the role depending on your experience.
About us
Churchdown Surgery is a growing practice of over 16,000 patients situated in a modern practice building focusing on proactive personalised care and collaboration with our community.
We have a dynamic team of 6 GP Partners and 1 Clinical Pharmacist Partner and 6 salaried GPs, supported by skilled clinical and non-clinical teams. As a practice, we value learning, improvement, and compassionate care, and we are proud to be an enthusiastic training practice.
Our excellent PCN Living Well Team including Social Prescribers, Health and Wellbeing Coaches, Care Coordinators, and Frailty Nurses works alongside our volunteer Health Champions to build community resources, reduce isolation, and support vulnerable patients. We also benefit from access to a large Clinical Pharmacy team, First Contact Physiotherapists, and Mental Health Practitioners through North and South Gloucester Primary Care Network.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main duties outlined above are a guide to the role. In addition you will be expected to:
- Follow our practice processes and policies and seek guidance from the nursing and duty team for any clinical decisions outside of your competency
- Undertake administrative tasks to support patient care
- Work closely with our team to assist in supporting our patients with a chronic disease
- Behave professionally with colleagues and patients at all times
- Contribute to the practice ethos to improve and develop our processes and care.
Applicants who have applied in recent weeks need not apply.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications that meet the required specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A qualification to support employment as an Healthcare Assistant.
- Phlebotomy training
Desirable
- Have undertaken a personalised care course or motivational conversation training.
Experience
Essential
- Experience with working in the NHS as a Healthcare Assistant or other related role.
- You must be competent to carry out the clinical tasks detailed in the Job Description.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP Practice as a Healthcare 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.
Please click on Apply Now and complete an online application.
Closing date for applications: 24 July 2025
Salary: Depending on experience
Hours Per Week: maximum of 30
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