Wetmore Road Surgery

Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 29 June 2025

Job summary

Wetmore Road Surgery has an exciting opportunity to join our friendly, hardworking and patient focused practice within Burton on Trent. We are looking for a qualified Healthcare Assistant to work 16 22 hours per week.

As a healthcare assistant you will work under the supervision of and in liaison with the Practice Nursing team. You will participate in the care and treatment of patients, working within your levels of training and competency.

Main duties of the job

To assist the Practice Nurses in the provision of patient-centred nursing services participating in activities that address the healthcare needs of the general population and to provide administrative support.

About us

Wetmore Road Surgery is a training practice and currently has 7 Partners, 3 Salaried GPs, 2 ANPs, 2 Pharmacists, 5 Practice Nurses, 1 Nurse Associate, and 2 Community Support Nurses. The entire clinical team is supported by an excellent Management team and fully staffed admin and reception teams allowing us to provide excellent patient care.

We have a list size of 12500 operating from a single site, in a purpose-built building. We were rated as Good with CQC in 2018 and consistently achieve high QOF points. We have weekly CPD meetings, monthly half day closure PLTs, which alternate between in-house, and locality based. Our experienced reception and admin teams work exceptionally hard directing patients to the most appropriate care ensuring they are seen by the most suitable health care professional first time.

At Wetmore Road Surgery we pride ourselves on being a supportive working team.

Details

Date posted

11 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0923-25-0001

Job locations

12 Wetmore Road

Burton-on-trent

Staffordshire

DE14 1SL


Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist the Practice Nurses in the provision of patient-centred nursing services participating in activities that address the healthcare needs of the general population and to provide administrative support.

Measurement of height, weight, BMI

Urinalysis

Measurement of blood pressure

Pulse Checks

ECGs and Other Diagnostic Support

Smoking cessation and Health Promotion

Removal of suture and clips

Wound Management / Dressings

New Patient Health Checks

Assisting minor operations and coil and implant fits

Stock Management

Ordering supplies

Responsibility for stocking up and clinical cleaning for doctors and nurses rooms

Equipment Maintenance

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist the Practice Nurses in the provision of patient-centred nursing services participating in activities that address the healthcare needs of the general population and to provide administrative support.

Measurement of height, weight, BMI

Urinalysis

Measurement of blood pressure

Pulse Checks

ECGs and Other Diagnostic Support

Smoking cessation and Health Promotion

Removal of suture and clips

Wound Management / Dressings

New Patient Health Checks

Assisting minor operations and coil and implant fits

Stock Management

Ordering supplies

Responsibility for stocking up and clinical cleaning for doctors and nurses rooms

Equipment Maintenance

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
  • Care Certificate or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • NHS experience as a Healthcare Assistant or comparable role

Desirable

  • NHS Primary Care experience as a Healthcare Assistant or comparable role
  • Emis Web experience
Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
  • Care Certificate or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • NHS experience as a Healthcare Assistant or comparable role

Desirable

  • NHS Primary Care experience as a Healthcare Assistant or comparable role
  • Emis Web experience

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

Wetmore Road Surgery

Address

12 Wetmore Road

Burton-on-trent

Staffordshire

DE14 1SL


Employer's website

https://www.wetmoreroadsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Wetmore Road Surgery

Address

12 Wetmore Road

Burton-on-trent

Staffordshire

DE14 1SL


Employer's website

https://www.wetmoreroadsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Business Manager

Amy Carter

amy.carter@nhs.net

01283564848

Details

Date posted

11 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0923-25-0001

Job locations

12 Wetmore Road

Burton-on-trent

Staffordshire

DE14 1SL


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