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The Willow Tree Practice

Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 06 February 2026

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Healthcare Assistant to work at The Willow Tree Practice to support our friendly clinical team.

We require the below hours:

Monday 07:30-18:30

Friday 07:30-18:30

Saturday 08:00-12:00

(Saturday hours are paid at a rate of 1.5 x normal pay. This is factored into the above pay rate)

Main duties of the job

To support our clinical teams to deliver safe and responsive patient-centred care. This role will suit someone who enjoys working in a team and has opportunities to learn new skills.

You will undertake phlebotomy, long-term condition reviews, health checks, ECGs, injections and wound care.

About us

The Willow Tree Practice is based in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire. As the larger of two practices in the town, we have a list size of 11,500 patients. We operate a friendly family-feel approach to our team.

Free car parking.

Details

Date posted

27 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0238-26-0000

Job locations

31 High Street

Stonehouse

Gloucestershire

GL10 2NG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Venepuncture

Observations (BP/pulse/height/weight)

Simple dressings (under a wound management plan)

Urinalysis

Collecting swabs and other samples

Blood glucose monitoring

Carrying out ECGs

Near Patient Testing for INR management

Act as chaperone

Assist with minor surgery / gynae clinics

NHS Health Checks

Diabetic foot checks

Injections / Immunisations (under PSD and supervision of prescriber)

Long Term Condition reviews

Stock control and ordering

Fridge temperature recording

Segregation of clinical waste

Job description

Job responsibilities

Venepuncture

Observations (BP/pulse/height/weight)

Simple dressings (under a wound management plan)

Urinalysis

Collecting swabs and other samples

Blood glucose monitoring

Carrying out ECGs

Near Patient Testing for INR management

Act as chaperone

Assist with minor surgery / gynae clinics

NHS Health Checks

Diabetic foot checks

Injections / Immunisations (under PSD and supervision of prescriber)

Long Term Condition reviews

Stock control and ordering

Fridge temperature recording

Segregation of clinical waste

Person Specification

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Polite and confident
  • Flexible and cooperative
  • Motivated
  • High levels of integrity and loyalty
  • Sensitive and empathetic to patient needs
  • Ability to work under pressure

Qualifications

Essential

  • If has not already successfully completed NVQ Level II Health & Social Care, willing and able to complete this or equivalent training once in post (as agreed with line manager).

Desirable

  • GCSE grade 4/C or above in maths & English, or equivalent (if candidate does not hold these qualifications or a recognised equivalent, competency testing may be required)
  • NVQ Level II Health & Social Care or above
  • Trained in phlebotomy (if not already trained in phlebotomy, willing and able to complete training once in post)

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
  • Ability to follow policy and procedure
  • Effective time management
  • Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
  • Good interpersonal skills

Desirable

  • Competent in use of SystmOne
  • Competent in the use of Office and Outlook

Experience

Desirable

  • Work in a phlebotomist or HCA role
  • Professional experience of healthcare
Person Specification

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Polite and confident
  • Flexible and cooperative
  • Motivated
  • High levels of integrity and loyalty
  • Sensitive and empathetic to patient needs
  • Ability to work under pressure

Qualifications

Essential

  • If has not already successfully completed NVQ Level II Health & Social Care, willing and able to complete this or equivalent training once in post (as agreed with line manager).

Desirable

  • GCSE grade 4/C or above in maths & English, or equivalent (if candidate does not hold these qualifications or a recognised equivalent, competency testing may be required)
  • NVQ Level II Health & Social Care or above
  • Trained in phlebotomy (if not already trained in phlebotomy, willing and able to complete training once in post)

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
  • Ability to follow policy and procedure
  • Effective time management
  • Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
  • Good interpersonal skills

Desirable

  • Competent in use of SystmOne
  • Competent in the use of Office and Outlook

Experience

Desirable

  • Work in a phlebotomist or HCA role
  • Professional experience of healthcare

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

The Willow Tree Practice

Address

31 High Street

Stonehouse

Gloucestershire

GL10 2NG


Employer's website

https://thewillowtreepractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Willow Tree Practice

Address

31 High Street

Stonehouse

Gloucestershire

GL10 2NG


Employer's website

https://thewillowtreepractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Management Partner

Tom Brock-Hastings

tom.brock-hastings@nhs.net

07739226970

Details

Date posted

27 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0238-26-0000

Job locations

31 High Street

Stonehouse

Gloucestershire

GL10 2NG


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