Job summary Woodlands Health Centre is a busy, GP surgery in Paddock Wood, Kent. We are looking for an energetic, dedicated and caring Health Care Assistant to join our friendly nursing team. The successful candidate will be patient focused who has a desire to make a difference to the lives of our patients. The HCA will be working under the direct supervision of our Nurse Lead and strictly in accordance with practice guidelines and protocols. Ideally you will have had experience of working in Primary Care however full training will be given to the right candidate. Main duties of the job NHS Health Checks Phlebotomy ECGs B12 injections Clear and restock clinical consulting rooms Ensure vaccines and cold chain storage monitoring and recording is carried out as per policies and protocols. Help to raise awareness of health and well being and how it can be promoted. The above is not an exhaustive list of exprected duties About us Woodlands health Centre is a patient focused friendly GP surgery looking after approximately 13500 patients. We operate a personal list system ensuring continuity of care. We are part of the Tonbridge Primary Care Network and are supported by a fantastic team of clinical pharmacists, First Contact Physios, Paramedics, Social Prescribers and Care Coordinators. We are looking forward to welcoming another HCA to our team. Date posted 21 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £11.66 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A1150-25-0000 Job locations Allington Road Paddock Wood Tonbridge Kent TN12 6AX Job description Job responsibilities To assist the GPs and practice nurse team in the service and delivery of the care management and administration of the practice population Responsible to: Senior practice nurse/ Practice Manager and, ultimately, the GP Partners Job description Job responsibilities To assist the GPs and practice nurse team in the service and delivery of the care management and administration of the practice population Responsible to: Senior practice nurse/ Practice Manager and, ultimately, the GP Partners Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE in English and Maths Desirable Qualified in Phlebotomy Qualified to NVQ level 3 Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE in English and Maths Desirable Qualified in Phlebotomy Qualified to NVQ level 3 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 Woodlands Health Centre Address Allington Road Paddock Wood Tonbridge Kent TN12 6AX Employer's website https://www.woodlandshealthcentre.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)