Healthcare Assistant

NHS

  • Portsmouth
  • £13.50-15.97 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 6 days ago
Do you have recent GP Surgery experience?Have a positive, methodical and calm approach to all aspects of your work.Have good time management skills and can prioritise work appropriately in a pressurised environment.Have high standards, particularly with regards to cleanliness and infection control.If so, we would love to hear from you!We are currently looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join our extensive Nursing Team on a part time basis to work across our Cosham and Kingston Crescent sites.Please note that we do not offer sponsorship.Main duties of the jobWorking under the direct supervision of the Practice Nurses and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols.Please ensure you read the Job Description and Vacancy Pack prior to applying, as we will score against this criteria.About usPortsdown Group Practice covers the whole of Portsmouth from postcodes PO1 to PO7. We operate from 6 surgeries: Cosham Park House (PO6 3BG), Crookhorn Lane (PO7 5XP, Heyward Road (PO4 0DY), Kingston Crescent (PO2 8AL), Paulsgrove (PO6 4HJ), and Somerstown (PO5 4EZ).We are our own Primary Care Network (PCN). We have Clinical Partners, Salaried GPs and a comprehensive Nursing and extended clinical team overseen by our Clinical Team Manager. The team consists of Nurse / Paramedic Practitioners, Registered Nurses, HCAs, MSK Physiotherapists, Podiatrist, Dietitian, Social Prescribers and Care Co-ordinators. The Pharmacy team consists of Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians.Multi-disciplinary teams work across all sites.DetailsDate posted27 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£13.50 to £15.97 an hour Depending on experienceContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference numberA2111-25-0019Job locationsKingston Crescent Surgery92 Kingston CrescentPortsmouthPO2 8ALPortsdown Group PracticeCosham Park AvenuePortsmouthPO6 3BGJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAssist Medical Personnel in the care of Practice Patients to include treatment, preventative care, screening and patient education. The post will also include some administrative duties.Act as a focal point of communication between patients, doctors, nurses and other members of the GP Surgery Team.Please see our comprehensive vacancy pack and job description to the right, for full information.Previous applicants need not apply. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesAssist Medical Personnel in the care of Practice Patients to include treatment, preventative care, screening and patient education. The post will also include some administrative duties.Act as a focal point of communication between patients, doctors, nurses and other members of the GP Surgery Team.Please see our comprehensive vacancy pack and job description to the right, for full information.Previous applicants need not apply.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
  • Up to date training and ability to administer all vaccinations
Desirable
  • Level 3 NVQ, working towards or equivalent
  • Education in chronic diseases
  • Previous experience working with dementia, mental health learning disabilities
  • Care Certificate
ExperienceEssential
  • Previous experience working as a HCA in a doctors surgery
  • Ability to use own initiative
  • Ability to liaise with people at all levels
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of a wider team
Desirable
  • Experience of working within a busy team
KnowledgeEssential
  • Evidence of ongoing personal and practice development
Desirable
  • Understanding of local and national policies for primary care, including QOF
  • Knowledge of safeguarding
OtherEssential
  • Self-motivated
  • Willingness to undertake further training
  • Able to work within the UK without sponsorship from Portsdown Group Practice
SkillsEssential
  • Computer Literate
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including verbal, written and face to face
  • Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially
  • Ability to self-motivate, organise and prioritise workload
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure
  • Flexible approach and willingness to adjust to the changing needs of the Practice
  • An understanding and acceptance of ones capabilities and awareness of own limitations
  • Good keyboard skills
Desirable
  • Phlebotomy, Patient Health Checks, Blood pressure
  • Wound care
  • Administration of vaccines
  • Previous experience with SystmOne
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
  • Up to date training and ability to administer all vaccinations
Desirable
  • Level 3 NVQ, working towards or equivalent
  • Education in chronic diseases
  • Previous experience working with dementia, mental health learning disabilities
  • Care Certificate
ExperienceEssential
  • Previous experience working as a HCA in a doctors surgery
  • Ability to use own initiative
  • Ability to liaise with people at all levels
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of a wider team
Desirable
  • Experience of working within a busy team
KnowledgeEssential
  • Evidence of ongoing personal and practice development
Desirable
  • Understanding of local and national policies for primary care, including QOF
  • Knowledge of safeguarding
OtherEssential
  • Self-motivated
  • Willingness to undertake further training
  • Able to work within the UK without sponsorship from Portsdown Group Practice
SkillsEssential
  • Computer Literate
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including verbal, written and face to face
  • Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially
  • Ability to self-motivate, organise and prioritise workload
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure
  • Flexible approach and willingness to adjust to the changing needs of the Practice
  • An understanding and acceptance of ones capabilities and awareness of own limitations
  • Good keyboard skills
Desirable
  • Phlebotomy, Patient Health Checks, Blood pressure
  • Wound care
  • Administration of vaccines
  • Previous experience with SystmOne

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