Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly clinical team in Cheltenham caring for 19,500 patients over two sites. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the nursing team and will be responsible for participating in the delivery of high-quality patient care. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will support the practice clinical team in the delivery of nursing services, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the patient population. General duties include phlebotomy, BP checks, ECGs, healthy lifestyle support, long term condition support, INR checks, new patient health checks, wound care. About us Weston House Practice is based in St Paul's Medical Centre with a branch surgery at Up Hatherley in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire caring for 19,300 patients across both sites. We are a team of 8 GP partners, 6 Salaried GPs and an extended clinical team of 1 Advanced Nurse Practitioner, 4 Practice Nurses, 3 HCAs, & a phlebotomist. We are part of a PCN based in St Paul's Medical Centre. The practice benefits from a multidisciplinary team of clinical pharmacists, first contract practitioners, paramedics and social prescribers. We have a very good team ethos in the practice and work together to provide high quality care. Benefits include enrolment in the NHS pension scheme and free on-site parking at both sites. Date posted 27 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number A5544-25-0001 Job locations St Pauls Medical Centre 121 Swindon Road Cheltenham GL50 4DP The Surgery Glebe Farm Court Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 3EB Job description Job responsibilities New patient health checks Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and record findings accurately Facilitate routine and 24 hr BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly Wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required Phlebotomy INR checks Stitch/staple removal Support the practice nurses with the management of chronic disease clinics including visiting housebound/care home patients Carry out BMI checks as directed Act as a chaperone as required Administer vaccinations, when trained ECGs Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation Job description Job responsibilities New patient health checks Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and record findings accurately Facilitate routine and 24 hr BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly Wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required Phlebotomy INR checks Stitch/staple removal Support the practice nurses with the management of chronic disease clinics including visiting housebound/care home patients Carry out BMI checks as directed Act as a chaperone as required Administer vaccinations, when trained ECGs Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working with the public in a healthcare setting Desirable Experience of working in primary care Qualifications Essential Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level Desirable Previous completion of the HCA Care Certificate Phlebotomy certification Vaccination certification Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working with the public in a healthcare setting Desirable Experience of working in primary care Qualifications Essential Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level Desirable Previous completion of the HCA Care Certificate Phlebotomy certification Vaccination certification 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 Weston House Practice Address St Pauls Medical Centre 121 Swindon Road Cheltenham GL50 4DP Employer's website http://www.westonhousepractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)