Woodcote Medical

Health Care Assistant

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North East England
Permanent
Health Worker

Posted 8 day(s) ago

Reference: 2426130


Job summary

We are looking for a friendly, experienced and confident Health Care Assistant to join our supportive and welcoming GP practice on a part-time basis for 18 hours per week. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 year's experience in a GP surgery environment.

Main duties of the job

This is an important patient-facing role within our clinical team. You will be responsible for providing safe, efficient and compassionate services to our patients, ensuring they have a positive and reassuring experience throughout their appointment.

About us

Woodcote Medical is a well-established suburban practice with approx. 18,000 patients across two locations in Purley and Coulsdon. Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, Clinical Pharmacists, ANPs, a Paramedic, Nurses, HCAs, First Contact Physios, and a large administrative and patient services team.

Details
Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A3389-26-0012

Job locations

Woodcote Medical

32 Foxley Lane

Purley

Surrey

CR8 3EE

United Kingdom


Woodcote Medical

140-142 Chipstead Valley Road

COULSDON

Surrey

CR5 3BB

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

  • Undertake phlebotomy (blood samples)
  • Carry out NHS health checks
  • Adminstering vaccinations and injections
  • Carry out observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately
  • Carry out ECGs as requested
  • Carry out BMI checks
  • Undertake diabetes pre-checks
  • Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
  • Act as a chaperone as required
  • Provide support during minor operations and coil clinics as required
  • Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
  • Ordering clinical supplies as necessary
  • Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policy
  • Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
  • Work effectively as part of the wider multidisciplinary practice team.
Job description
Job responsibilities

  • Undertake phlebotomy (blood samples)
  • Carry out NHS health checks
  • Adminstering vaccinations and injections
  • Carry out observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately
  • Carry out ECGs as requested
  • Carry out BMI checks
  • Undertake diabetes pre-checks
  • Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
  • Act as a chaperone as required
  • Provide support during minor operations and coil clinics as required
  • Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
  • Ordering clinical supplies as necessary
  • Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policy
  • Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
  • Work effectively as part of the wider multidisciplinary practice team.
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
  • Minimum 1 years' experience working as a Health Care Assistant in a GP surgery or similar healthcare setting
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy workload
  • A caring and empathetic approach to patient care
  • Willingness to work across both branches (Purley and Coulsdon) as required.
Qualifications
Essential
  • Relevant healthcare qualifications (e.g. Care Certificate / NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care)
Desirable
  • Proficient in phlebotomy, administering vaccinations, and conducting health checks
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
  • Minimum 1 years' experience working as a Health Care Assistant in a GP surgery or similar healthcare setting
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy workload
  • A caring and empathetic approach to patient care
  • Willingness to work across both branches (Purley and Coulsdon) as required.
Qualifications
Essential
  • Relevant healthcare qualifications (e.g. Care Certificate / NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care)
Desirable
  • Proficient in phlebotomy, administering vaccinations, and conducting health checks
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

Woodcote Medical

Address

Woodcote Medical

32 Foxley Lane

Purley

Surrey

CR8 3EE

United Kingdom


Employer's website

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

Employer details
Employer name

Woodcote Medical

Address

Woodcote Medical

32 Foxley Lane

Purley

Surrey

CR8 3EE

United Kingdom


Employer's website

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