Health Care Assistant

Steyning Medical Practice

The closing date is 30 April 2025

Job summary

We are a welcoming GP surgery in Steyning, West Sussex, serving a patient population of approximately 12,000. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our team.

In this role, you will provide essential care and support to patients, ensuring high standards of healthcare are maintained. You will be working both independently and collaboratively with our Practice Nurses and General Practiioners to deliver excellent patient care. Strong communication skills and a patient-centred approach are essential for this role.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for 16 hours per week on a Monday and Wednesday.

To provide nursing support to the Practice Nurse and General Practitioners to ensure the efficient and effective provision of the full range of nursing services to the patients of the practice.

The preparation and efficiency of treatment & GP rooms and treatment room equipment.

To maintain adequate clinical stock levels and medical stationery.

To maintain adequate clinical stock levels, clean and tidy GP rooms

About us

Our clinical team includes 5 GP Partners, 6 Salaried GPs, 3 Practice Nurses, 2 Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs), a Women's Health Nurse, 2 Healthcare Assistants (HCAs), and an FPC Practitioner. They are supported by our dedicated non-clinical teams.

Date posted

01 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A2033-25-0003

Job locations

Steyning Health Centre

Tanyard Lane

Steyning

West Sussex

BN44 3RJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake all duties inline with training and instruction provided by the Practice Nurses and General practitioners.

Venepuncture and the taking and preparing of pathology samples.

Conduct weight and height measurements, test and record blood pressure and blood sugar levels.

The testing and results recording of clinical specimens.

Undertake ECG's.

Arrange 24 hour BP monitoring.

Assist with the provision of health checks.

To under take dressings under supervision and training by the practice nurses.

Urea Breath Tests.

Ensure Adequate stock levels in stock room, treatment rooms and cupboards.

The checking and recording of medical supplies on receipt.

The inputting of information onto the clinical system.

The collection and replacement of clinical sharps waste, ensuring appropriate storage prior to disposal.

The ongoing cleaning of clinical equipment, trolleys and working surfaces, preparing treatment rooms prior to use.

Ensure adequate infection control procedures in treatment and all consulting rooms.

Work safely at all time sin accordance with Legislative requirements and Practice Policy and Procedures.

To assists General practitioners and Women's Health nurse in looking after patients whilst having minor operations and IUD fittings.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake all duties inline with training and instruction provided by the Practice Nurses and General practitioners.

Venepuncture and the taking and preparing of pathology samples.

Conduct weight and height measurements, test and record blood pressure and blood sugar levels.

The testing and results recording of clinical specimens.

Undertake ECG's.

Arrange 24 hour BP monitoring.

Assist with the provision of health checks.

To under take dressings under supervision and training by the practice nurses.

Urea Breath Tests.

Ensure Adequate stock levels in stock room, treatment rooms and cupboards.

The checking and recording of medical supplies on receipt.

The inputting of information onto the clinical system.

The collection and replacement of clinical sharps waste, ensuring appropriate storage prior to disposal.

The ongoing cleaning of clinical equipment, trolleys and working surfaces, preparing treatment rooms prior to use.

Ensure adequate infection control procedures in treatment and all consulting rooms.

Work safely at all time sin accordance with Legislative requirements and Practice Policy and Procedures.

To assists General practitioners and Women's Health nurse in looking after patients whilst having minor operations and IUD fittings.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

To be phlebotomy trained.

Desirable

Experience in a healthcare support role within a clinical or primary care environment.
A relevant qualification in health and social care (e.g., NVQ Level 2 or 3).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate and patient-focused approach.
Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

To be phlebotomy trained.

Desirable

Experience in a healthcare support role within a clinical or primary care environment.
A relevant qualification in health and social care (e.g., NVQ Level 2 or 3).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate and patient-focused approach.
Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Employer details

Employer name

Steyning Medical Practice

Address

Steyning Health Centre

Tanyard Lane

Steyning

West Sussex

BN44 3RJ

Employer's website

http://www.steyninghealthcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Steyning Medical Practice

Address

Steyning Health Centre

Tanyard Lane

Steyning

West Sussex

BN44 3RJ

Employer's website

http://www.steyninghealthcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Julia Mattock

sxicb-wsx.steyningmanager@nhs.net

01903497227

Date posted

01 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A2033-25-0003

Job locations

Steyning Health Centre

Tanyard Lane

Steyning

West Sussex

BN44 3RJ

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