Health Care Assistant

NHS

  • Witney, Oxfordshire
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 15 days ago
Eynsham Medical Group is a friendly, supportive and innovative training practice, providing primary care to over 16,000 patients across two sites.We are looking for an experienced Health Care Assistant to join our excellent nursing team. However, we will be happy to provide training for the right candidate. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.You will be part of a multidisciplinary team providing phlebotomy and other related services to support the clinical teams.The hours will need to be worked across 3 set weekdays, ideally Monday and Tuesday morning, and Wednesday afternoon. This may be open to discussion for the right candidate. Please note that there may be very occasional weekend working on Saturdays (at enhanced pay rate).To apply for this role, please complete email your most up to date CV to bobicb-ox.emgpracticemanager@nhs.net by the 14th September 2025.Main duties of the jobMain duties of the roleTo undertake all duties in line with the training and instruction provided by the Nurses and General PractitionersPhlebotomy, ECGs, blood pressure monitoring, and specimen testingAbout usThis is a clinically forward-thinking, GMS (General Medical Services) 6 Partner NHS GP Practice in rural Oxfordshire. The practice is very well established and highly respected; and continues to explore innovative ways to deliver comprehensive, integrated healthcare.With a clear vision to deliver high quality care, the practice has core values which were developed by the whole health care team, with each doctor carrying a list and a triaging access system that aims to balance access with continuity. Good communication, compassion, and continuity of care remain at the heart of practice activities.In summary, the practice ethos is progressive, innovative, supportive and caring with a happy family feel within the team. Well-being and work life balance is very important to the Partners and there is a strong belief in investment of staff for self-development and retention, which aids overall morale. There is also a strong focus on ensuring effective and efficient running of the Practice as a business.DetailsDate posted19 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£12.60 to £13 an hour Top band is with wound dressing experience.ContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference numberA1894-25-0003Job locationsConduit LaneEynshamWitneyOxfordshireOX29 4QBLong Hanborough SurgeryWillis CourtLong HanboroughWitneyOxfordshireOX29 8FQJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesEYNSHAM MEDICAL GROUPJob Description Health Care AssistantJob Title:Health Care AssistantResponsible to:Nurses/ GPs / Practice Manager and deputyJob Purpose:To provide support to the Nurses and General Practitioners to ensure the efficient and effective provision of the full range of nursing services to the patients of the Practice.Duties and ResponsibilitiesClinical1.To undertake all duties in line with the training and instruction provided by the Nurses and General Practitioners2.Conduct weight and height measurements, test and record blood pressure3.The testing and result recording of clinical specimens4.Ensuring patient care by chaperoning5.Venepuncture and the taking and preparing of pathology samples6.Undertake ECG7.Assist with the provision of health checks8.The collection of clinical waste, ensuring appropriate storage prior to disposal9.The ongoing cleaning and sterilisation of clinical equipment and working surfaces, preparing treatment rooms prior to use10.Ensure adequate infection control procedures in treatment and consulting rooms11.Administering flu and pneumonia vaccines under PSD12.Administering prescribed B12 injections on the appropriate due date13.Annual diabetic foot checks14.Assist in the training of new staff, trainee GPs and students15.Assist with intrauterine coil fitting as requiredAdministration16.The checking and recording of medical supplies on receipt17.Communicating with the multidisciplinary team relevant information in a timely manner18.The inputting of information onto the Practice clinical system19.Ensure confidentiality of all patient information20.Undertake all training required as standard by the practice e.g. Resus trainingGeneral21.To ensure adequate clinical stock levels and medical stationery and maintain an effective stock management system22.Ensure adequate stock levels in stock room, treatment rooms, fridges and cupboards23.Any other reasonable duties which may be requested from time-to-timeIncluding role development, extended duties and overtime cover for holidays etcDesirableWound care and leg ulcer dressingsRemoval of skin closures, sutures/clips/steristripsDoppler studiesCompression hosiery measuring and fittingJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesEYNSHAM MEDICAL GROUPJob Description Health Care AssistantJob Title:Health Care AssistantResponsible to:Nurses/ GPs / Practice Manager and deputyJob Purpose:To provide support to the Nurses and General Practitioners to ensure the efficient and effective provision of the full range of nursing services to the patients of the Practice.Duties and ResponsibilitiesClinical1.To undertake all duties in line with the training and instruction provided by the Nurses and General Practitioners2.Conduct weight and height measurements, test and record blood pressure3.The testing and result recording of clinical specimens4.Ensuring patient care by chaperoning5.Venepuncture and the taking and preparing of pathology samples6.Undertake ECG7.Assist with the provision of health checks8.The collection of clinical waste, ensuring appropriate storage prior to disposal9.The ongoing cleaning and sterilisation of clinical equipment and working surfaces, preparing treatment rooms prior to use10.Ensure adequate infection control procedures in treatment and consulting rooms11.Administering flu and pneumonia vaccines under PSD12.Administering prescribed B12 injections on the appropriate due date13.Annual diabetic foot checks14.Assist in the training of new staff, trainee GPs and students15.Assist with intrauterine coil fitting as requiredAdministration16.The checking and recording of medical supplies on receipt17.Communicating with the multidisciplinary team relevant information in a timely manner18.The inputting of information onto the Practice clinical system19.Ensure confidentiality of all patient information20.Undertake all training required as standard by the practice e.g. Resus trainingGeneral21.To ensure adequate clinical stock levels and medical stationery and maintain an effective stock management system22.Ensure adequate stock levels in stock room, treatment rooms, fridges and cupboards23.Any other reasonable duties which may be requested from time-to-timeIncluding role development, extended duties and overtime cover for holidays etcDesirableWound care and leg ulcer dressingsRemoval of skin closures, sutures/clips/steristripsDoppler studiesCompression hosiery measuring and fittingPerson SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • Evidence of IT literacy and keyboard skills (typing)
  • Understanding of role of the Health Care Assistant.
  • Ability to contribute effectively to team meetings
  • Good time management skills, punctual, able to manage and prioritise work load
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work unsupervised
  • Hold a current and full driving licence and have access to a car
Desirable
  • Experienced Health Care Assistant
  • Experience in wound care
QualificationsDesirable
  • Qualified in Phlebotomy
  • Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
  • Qualified to NVQ level 3
  • Recognised training in wound care
Further CompetenciesEssential
  • Be subject to an enhanced DBS check, the outcome of which must be satisfactory to the practice.
  • Be well motivated
  • Can work well as a member of team
  • Feels comfortable working in a multidisciplinary environment
  • Take a consultative approach to their work, appropriately involving relevant people
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • A willingness to learn new skills and be open to suggestions
  • Fitness to carry out duties manual handling and dexterity requirements
  • Able to travel between sites using own transport.
  • Ability to deal with exposure to distressing circumstances or highly emotional events.
  • Ability to cope with occasional aggressive behaviour.
  • High level of self-awareness.
  • Fit with culture of practice team.
  • Motivated and able to motivate others.
  • Reliability
  • Flexibility
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • Evidence of IT literacy and keyboard skills (typing)
  • Understanding of role of the Health Care Assistant.
  • Ability to contribute effectively to team meetings
  • Good time management skills, punctual, able to manage and prioritise work load
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work unsupervised
  • Hold a current and full driving licence and have access to a car
Desirable
  • Experienced Health Care Assistant
  • Experience in wound care
QualificationsDesirable
  • Qualified in Phlebotomy
  • Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
  • Qualified to NVQ level 3
  • Recognised training in wound care
Further CompetenciesEssential
  • Be subject to an enhanced DBS check, the outcome of which must be satisfactory to the practice.
  • Be well motivated
  • Can work well as a member of team
  • Feels comfortable working in a multidisciplinary environment
  • Take a consultative approach to their work, appropriately involving relevant people
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • A willingness to learn new skills and be open to suggestions
  • Fitness to carry out duties manual handling and dexterity requirements
  • Able to travel between sites using own transport.
  • Ability to deal with exposure to distressing circumstances or highly emotional events.
  • Ability to cope with occasional aggressive behaviour.
  • High level of self-awareness.
  • Fit with culture of practice team.
  • Motivated and able to motivate others.
  • Reliability
  • Flexibility

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