Job summary
Annual Salary: £24,148.73
28 hours a week
Working under the direct 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 patient care.
The successful candidate will be expected to work four days per week, ideally Monday - Thursday between 8.15 and 15.15.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties and responsibilities:
Phlebotomy
ECG recording
Lifestyle monitoring and brief intervention
Exercise referrals
Perform observations
Chaperoning duties
Wound care basic dressings and stitch / clip removal
Administering injections & Vaccinations as per PSD
Blood Pressure monitoring
Diabetic foot screening
Processing & management of laboratory samples requested by the clinical team
Provide assistance with the collection of specimens
Help patients with mobility needs & provide support for elderly or impaired patients where required
Processing test results as delegated/instructed by the clinical team
Manage the clinical system workflow system as instructed by the clinical team / Practice Manager
Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment
Surgical equipment and stock rotation
Preparing and maintaining environments & equipment before, during and after patient care interventions, including assisting GPs during the performance of various clinics
Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
About us
We are a well established family friendly practice situated in Aberystwyth, a beautiful coastal area in West Wales, with an expanding patient population and a supportive clinical team comprising of 7 GPs, 3 Practice Nurses, 2 HCSW, ANP and ACP.
As part of our ongoing commitment to delivering excellent healthcare services, we are looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic Health Care Support Worker (or qualified Phlebotomist who is willing to upskill) to join our multidisciplinary team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached document HCSW job description 2025 for the full description of what the post would entail for a qualified HCSW.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached document HCSW job description 2025 for the full description of what the post would entail for a qualified HCSW.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- The ability to take and record basic clinical measurements, including blood pressure, temperature, weight and height.
- Knowledge of infection control practices and health and safety regulations.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build rapport with patients, families, practice team members and the extended MDT.
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Have the ability to work both as part of a team and independently when required.
Desirable
- Wound care
- Previous experience of working in a GP setting
- The ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Qualifications
Essential
- The ideal candidate will have an NVQ level 2 or 3 in health and social care, or at a minimum hold a recognised certificate in venepuncture.
Desirable
- Additional NVQ / similar in healthcare related subjects
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- The ability to take and record basic clinical measurements, including blood pressure, temperature, weight and height.
- Knowledge of infection control practices and health and safety regulations.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build rapport with patients, families, practice team members and the extended MDT.
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Have the ability to work both as part of a team and independently when required.
Desirable
- Wound care
- Previous experience of working in a GP setting
- The ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Qualifications
Essential
- The ideal candidate will have an NVQ level 2 or 3 in health and social care, or at a minimum hold a recognised certificate in venepuncture.
Desirable
- Additional NVQ / similar in healthcare related subjects
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
GP Practice in Wales
Address
Ystwyth Medical Group
Parc Y Llyn Retail Park
Llanbadarn Fawr
Aberystwyth
Dyfed
SY23 3TL
Employer's website
https://gpwales.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)