Castlegate & Derwent Surgery

Health Care Assistant

The closing date is 30 November 2025

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Job summary

Working under the supervision of the practice nurses and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of care. We are willing to consider both both full and part time applicants.

Main duties of the job

To work as part of the nursing team and report to the Lead Nurse. The susccessful candidate will undertake a wide range of patient facing and administrative work including new patient health checks, phelbotomy, blood pressure checks, and lifestyle advice.

About us

Castlegate and Derwent Surgery aims to work with our patients in a lifetime partnership to promote their health and wellbeing.

If you enjoy the outdoors and beautiful scenery then this opportunity could be tailor made for you! Imagine finishing you working day and being just a few minutes away from the fells, lakes and endless outdoor adventures.

With excellent schools, affordable housing, and a vibrant town full of independent shops, cosy pubs, and great restaurants, Cockermouth is an ideal place for professionals, families and anyone seeking a healthier lifestyle.

Details

Date posted

30 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.34 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A5229-25-0017

Job locations

Cockermouth Health Centre

Isle Road

Cockermouth

Cumbria

CA13 9HT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities include:

New patient health checks

ECG recording

Phlebotomy

Lifestyle advice

Blood Pressure

Diabetic Foot Checks

Spirometry once qualified

Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses

Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment

Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording

Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation

Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms

Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations

Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being

Assisting in vaccination clinics - once training complete

Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual

Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted

Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities include:

New patient health checks

ECG recording

Phlebotomy

Lifestyle advice

Blood Pressure

Diabetic Foot Checks

Spirometry once qualified

Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses

Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment

Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording

Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation

Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms

Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations

Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being

Assisting in vaccination clinics - once training complete

Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual

Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted

Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Confident decision making skills
  • Ability to be reflective, accept criticism and act constructively
  • Computer skills
  • Previous Health Care Experience

Desirable

  • Knowledge of EMIS Web

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Enthusiastic and motivated
  • Good communicator and team player
  • Willingness to learn and acquire new skills
  • Flexible approach to working hours
  • Willingness to learn and undertake further training
  • Calm and patient manner
  • Confident problem solving
  • Reliability
  • Ability to prioritise and work under pressure
  • Willingness to accept additional responsibilities
  • Positive role model
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Confident decision making skills
  • Ability to be reflective, accept criticism and act constructively
  • Computer skills
  • Previous Health Care Experience

Desirable

  • Knowledge of EMIS Web

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Enthusiastic and motivated
  • Good communicator and team player
  • Willingness to learn and acquire new skills
  • Flexible approach to working hours
  • Willingness to learn and undertake further training
  • Calm and patient manner
  • Confident problem solving
  • Reliability
  • Ability to prioritise and work under pressure
  • Willingness to accept additional responsibilities
  • Positive role model

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

Castlegate & Derwent Surgery

Address

Cockermouth Health Centre

Isle Road

Cockermouth

Cumbria

CA13 9HT


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Castlegate & Derwent Surgery

Address

Cockermouth Health Centre

Isle Road

Cockermouth

Cumbria

CA13 9HT


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse

Clare Daniels

clare.daniels4@nhs.net

01900705750

Details

Date posted

30 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.34 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A5229-25-0017

Job locations

Cockermouth Health Centre

Isle Road

Cockermouth

Cumbria

CA13 9HT


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