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Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 31 January 2026

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and pro-active health care assistant to join the team based at Mersea Island Medical Practice. The position is offered on a part-time basis for 20 hours per week.

Our GPs, nurses and clinical teams do not exist in isolation. For effective patient care we need a strong and supportive clinical team, who keep each branch operating at its best and most efficient.

Main duties of the job

  • Phlebotomy, ECGs, immunisations
  • Wound care for patients
  • Conducting foot checks for diabetes
  • The role of a health care assistant is critical to the smooth day to day running of the practice.

About us

Mersea Island Medical Practice is a local GP Practice with approximately 7500 patients. We are currently part of the Colte Partnership but will be independent from 1stApril 2026.

Details

Date posted

14 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience - TBC

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

29300

Job locations

32 Kingsland Road

West Mersea

Essex

CO5 8RA


Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with, and building up working relationships with GPs, nursing and administration staff
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • Ability to work well on their own as well as working in a team
  • Strong understanding of confidentiality
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with, and building up working relationships with GPs, nursing and administration staff
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • Ability to work well on their own as well as working in a team
  • Strong understanding of confidentiality

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

Primary Care Careers

Address

32 Kingsland Road

West Mersea

Essex

CO5 8RA


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

32 Kingsland Road

West Mersea

Essex

CO5 8RA


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

West Mersea Surgery

enquiries@eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk

01206918760

Details

Date posted

14 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience - TBC

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

29300

Job locations

32 Kingsland Road

West Mersea

Essex

CO5 8RA


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