Practice Healthcare Assistant

Job summary

We are recruiting an enthusiastic and motivated healthcare assistant to join our friendly clinical team. We have flexibility in the hours required and will be recruiting between 22.5 and 37.5 hours per week (0.6 -1.0 Full Time Equivalent). We reserve the right to close the application period early should sufficient applications be received.

We are a well organised and forward thinking Practice in a purpose built, modern building adjacent to the pharmacy. We value staff wellbeing and are committed to supporting our patients.

Main duties of the job

You will be a key part of our team delivering high quality patient care under the supervision of registered healthcare professionals. The role will be varied and will include but not limited to the below:

• Diagnostic tests such as ECG recording and blood pressure monitoring
• Wound care and dressings
• Vaccinations and Injections
• NHS health checks
• Diabetic foot checks
• Assisting with minor surgery, coils and other procedures
• Phlebotomy
• Personalised diet and lifestyle advice
• Stock Management and Ordering
• Infection Control and Equipment Maintenance

Although you will primarily be based in the surgery you may occasionally be asked to visit a patient at home. Full training will be provided for any aspects of the role depending on your experience.

About us

Churchdown Surgery is a growing practice of over 16,000 patients situated in a modern practice building focusing on proactive personalised care and collaboration with our community.

We have a dynamic team of 6 GP Partners and 1 Clinical Pharmacist Partner and 6 salaried GPs, supported by skilled clinical and non-clinical teams. As a practice, we value learning, improvement, and compassionate care, and we are proud to be an enthusiastic training practice.

Our excellent PCN Living Well Team including Social Prescribers, Health and Wellbeing Coaches, Care Coordinators, and Frailty Nurses works alongside our volunteer Health Champions to build community resources, reduce isolation, and support vulnerable patients. We also benefit from access to a large Clinical Pharmacy team, First Contact Physiotherapists, and Mental Health Practitioners through North and South Gloucester Primary Care Network.