The House Partnership

Experienced Healthcare Assistant

The House Partnership View all jobs


North East England
Permanent
Health Worker

Posted 10 day(s) ago

Reference: 2419206


Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Greystone House Surgery in the heart of Redhill for an experienced Healthcare Assistant to join our vibrant team. This is a full time, permanent position.

It is a varied clinical role aimed at supporting the wider healthcare team both clinically and administratively whilst providing exceptional care to our patient population.

Main duties of the job

The key responsibilities of this role are to assist the practice nurses with simple clinical procedures which will include height, weight, urinalysis, lifestyle advice, blood pressure checks, new patient checks, ECGs, wound care and removal of sutures, taking blood samples, CPR, chaperoning, supporting with vaccination campaigns, assisting doctors with minor surgery, coil fittings and general patient assistance.

To implement clinical work to ensure effective care delivery in the partnership with clients and families/carers.

To promote and advise on healthy lifestyles and weight management.

To ensure confidentiality on all matters relating to patients and information obtained during the course of employment.

To work with other members of the team to ensure clinical areas meet a satisfactory infection control level and remain adequately stocks with consumables.

About us

Greystone House Surgery is a modern friendly Practice in Redhill representing one of the three sites which make up The House Partnership between Greystone House Surgery, Caterham Valley Medical Practice and The Moat House Surgery.

This role is based at Greystone House Surgery, 99 Station Road, Redhill, RH1 1EB. Cross-site working between the Merstham and Caterham sites may occasionally be required.

We are a forward thinking, well organized training practice with a high reputation for quality and standards. We encourage and support the personal development of all our staff and are keen to ensure the right person joins our friendly team.

  • Fourteen Partners across three sites (5 in Redhill)
  • Purpose built practice
  • GMS, 16,000 patients (39,000 across the three site Partnership)
  • Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Pharmacists
  • Training Practice for Registrars, Foundation Yr 2 GPs, Physician Assistants, Medical students & Nurses
  • EMIS Web
  • Docman
  • Abtrace
  • Consistently high QOF achievement
  • Member of DHC GP Federation

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0455-26-0026

Job locations

Greystone House Practice

99 Station Road

Redhill

RH1 1EB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT

Grade:A/B (according to experience)

Accountable to: Practice Nurses, GP Principals, reporting to Practice Manager

JOB PURPOSE

To promote the mental, physical and emotional health of the Practice population

To assess the health needs of the Practice population

To provide and maintain a high standard of care for the Practice population

To assist with hygiene and infection prevention control for the practice

To ensure clinical areas are stocked adequately in order to meet the above and needs of the clinician

To be an effective member of the Primary Healthcare Team.

DIMENSIONS

1.Service development

To assist other nurses and doctors with simple clinical procedures and clerical tasks

To set up and maintain systems to provide adequate hygiene and infection control standard to meet CQC requirements

2.Clerical

To ensure the maintenance of accurate and up to date manual and electronic records with respect to activities which ensure the smooth running of the practice and delivery of effective service to the patients. This may include stock management, documentation and general administrative support.

3.Clinical

To assist the practice nurses with simple clinical procedures which will primarily involve seasonal vaccinations but ay include height, weight, urinalysis, lifestyle advice, blood pressure checks, new patient checks, ECGs, wound care and removal of sutures, taking blood samples, CPR, chaperoning, assisting doctors with minor surgery and general patient assistance.

To implement clinical work to ensure effective care delivery in the partnership with clients and families/carers

To promote and advise on healthy lifestyles

To ensure confidentiality on all matters relating to patients and information obtained during the course of employment

To work with other members of the team to ensure clinical areas meet a satisfactory infection control level and remain adequately stocks with consumables

OTHER DUTIES

To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibility, training and scale of the post eg ear syringing, dressings, vaccinations, smoking cessation, anticoagulation

To have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of self and others in the working environment, to follow safe working practice and to comply at all times with the Trust/Practice health and safety policy and procedures.

Job description Job responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTIONJob Title:HEALTH CARE ASSISTANTGrade:A/B (according to experience)Accountable to: Practice Nurses, GP Principals, reporting to Practice ManagerJOB PURPOSETo promote the mental, physical and emotional health of the Practice populationTo assess the health needs of the Practice populationTo provide and maintain a high standard of care for the Practice populationTo assist with hygiene and infection prevention control for the practiceTo ensure clinical areas are stocked adequately in order to meet the above and needs of the clinicianTo be an effective member of the Primary Healthcare Team.DIMENSIONS1.Service developmentTo assist other nurses and doctors with simple clinical procedures and clerical tasksTo set up and maintain systems to provide adequate hygiene and infection control standard to meet CQC requirements2.ClericalTo ensure the maintenance of accurate and up to date manual and electronic records with respect to activities which ensure the smooth running of the practice and delivery of effective service to the patients. This may include stock management, documentation and general administrative support.3.ClinicalTo assist the practice nurses with simple clinical procedures which will primarily involve seasonal vaccinations but ay include height, weight, urinalysis, lifestyle advice, blood pressure checks, new patient checks, ECGs, wound care and removal of sutures, taking blood samples, CPR, chaperoning, assisting doctors with minor surgery and general patient assistance.To implement clinical work to ensure effective care delivery in the partnership with clients and families/carersTo promote and advise on healthy lifestylesTo ensure confidentiality on all matters relating to patients and information obtained during the course of employmentTo work with other members of the team to ensure clinical areas meet a satisfactory infection control level and remain adequately stocks with consumablesOTHER DUTIESTo undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibility, training and scale of the post eg ear syringing, dressings, vaccinations, smoking cessation, anticoagulationTo have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of self and others in the working environment, to follow safe working practice and to comply at all times with the Trust/Practice health and safety policy and procedures.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • An ability to communicate with a diverse group of patients, including those with learning disabilities. An ability to work collaboratively and adapt to fast-changing environments. To display a caring and compassionate nature towards patient's and their wellbeing. To be dependable with a strong work ethic. To have excellent verbal and written English.
  • Qualified in Phlebotomy
  • Qualified to NVQ level 3 Previous experience working in Primary Care

Desirable

  • Involvement in infection control audits

Qualifications

Essential

  • Eligible to work in the UK
  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths or equivalent
  • Qualified to NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a similar environment
  • Experience of EMIS Web

Person Specification Experience Essential An ability to communicate with a diverse group of patients, including those with learning disabilities. An ability to work collaboratively and adapt to fast-changing environments. To display a caring and compassionate nature towards patient's and their wellbeing. To be dependable with a strong work ethic. To have excellent verbal and written English. Qualified in Phlebotomy Qualified to NVQ level 3 Previous experience working in Primary Care Desirable Involvement in infection control audits Qualifications Essential Eligible to work in the UK GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths or equivalent Qualified to NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care Desirable Experience of working in a similar environment Experience of EMIS Web

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

The House Partnership

Address

Greystone House Practice

99 Station Road

Redhill

RH1 1EB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.greystonesurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The House Partnership

Address

Greystone House Practice

99 Station Road

Redhill

RH1 1EB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.greystonesurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)