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The Medical Group

Health Care Assistant

The closing date is 03 March 2026

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Job summary

The successful post holder will assist the medical team in the care of practice patients to include treatment, preventative care, screening and patient education.

Main duties of the job

General tasks include basic nursing skills to include phlebotomy, diet and health promotion. The role will also include maintaining stock levels and equipment checks.

About us

The Medical Group is large, friendly GP Practice working across five surgery sites.

We are currently seeking a Health Care Assistant to work at Ushaw Moor. The successful post holder will also be required to work at our surgery sites when needed, covering Meadowfield, Langley Park, Esh Winning and Tow Law areas.

A driving licence is essential due to traveling between surgery sites.

Details

Date posted

17 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A1466-26-0001

Job locations

The Medical Group

Cochrane Terrace

Ushaw Moor

Durham

DH7 7QH


Job description

Job responsibilities

General nursing tasks including;

  • Phlebotomy
  • Advice on diet and health promotion
  • Patient checks while working to protocol
  • Measurement of height and weight
  • Removal of sutures
  • Basic foot check
  • NHS Health Check
  • Basic dressings
  • Ensure maintenance of equipment and stock levels relating to patient care
  • Attend and participate in all nurse meetings as required

Job description

Job responsibilities

General nursing tasks including;

  • Phlebotomy
  • Advice on diet and health promotion
  • Patient checks while working to protocol
  • Measurement of height and weight
  • Removal of sutures
  • Basic foot check
  • NHS Health Check
  • Basic dressings
  • Ensure maintenance of equipment and stock levels relating to patient care
  • Attend and participate in all nurse meetings as required

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good general education including A to C in English and Maths
  • Care Certificate
  • Experience of working in a health care environment
  • Strong IT skills

Desirable

  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Experience in providing B12 and flu immunisations
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good general education including A to C in English and Maths
  • Care Certificate
  • Experience of working in a health care environment
  • Strong IT skills

Desirable

  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Experience in providing B12 and flu immunisations

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 Medical Group

Address

The Medical Group

Cochrane Terrace

Ushaw Moor

Durham

DH7 7QH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Medical Group

Address

The Medical Group

Cochrane Terrace

Ushaw Moor

Durham

DH7 7QH


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Nurse

Rebecca Cook

rcook4@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

17 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A1466-26-0001

Job locations

The Medical Group

Cochrane Terrace

Ushaw Moor

Durham

DH7 7QH


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