Eynsham Medical Group

Health Care Assistant

The closing date is 14 September 2025

Job summary

Eynsham Medical Group is a friendly, supportive and innovative training practice, providing primary care to over 16,000 patients across two sites.

We are looking for an experienced Health Care Assistant to join our excellent nursing team. However, we will be happy to provide training for the right candidate. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.You will be part of a multidisciplinary team providing phlebotomy and other related services to support the clinical teams.

The hours will need to be worked across 3 set weekdays, ideally Monday and Tuesday morning, and Wednesday afternoon. This may be open to discussion for the right candidate. Please note that there may be very occasional weekend working on Saturdays (at enhanced pay rate).

To apply for this role, please complete email your most up to date CV to bobicb-ox.emgpracticemanager@nhs.net by the 14th September 2025.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the role

To undertake all duties in line with the training and instruction provided by the Nurses and General Practitioners

Phlebotomy, ECGs, blood pressure monitoring, and specimen testing

About us

This is a clinically forward-thinking, GMS (General Medical Services) 6 Partner NHS GP Practice in rural Oxfordshire. The practice is very well established and highly respected; and continues to explore innovative ways to deliver comprehensive, integrated healthcare.

With a clear vision to deliver high quality care, the practice has core values which were developed by the whole health care team, with each doctor carrying a list and a triaging access system that aims to balance access with continuity. Good communication, compassion, and continuity of care remain at the heart of practice activities.

In summary, the practice ethos is progressive, innovative, supportive and caring with a happy family feel within the team. Well-being and work life balance is very important to the Partners and there is a strong belief in investment of staff for self-development and retention, which aids overall morale. There is also a strong focus on ensuring effective and efficient running of the Practice as a business.

Details

Date posted

19 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.60 to £13 an hour Top band is with wound dressing experience.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1894-25-0003

Job locations

Conduit Lane

Eynsham

Witney

Oxfordshire

OX29 4QB


Long Hanborough Surgery

Willis Court

Long Hanborough

Witney

Oxfordshire

OX29 8FQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

EYNSHAM MEDICAL GROUP

Job Description Health Care Assistant

Job Title:

Health Care Assistant

Responsible to:

Nurses/ GPs / Practice Manager and deputy

Job Purpose:

To provide support to the Nurses and General Practitioners to ensure the efficient and effective provision of the full range of nursing services to the patients of the Practice.

Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical

1.

To undertake all duties in line with the training and instruction provided by the Nurses and General Practitioners

2.

Conduct weight and height measurements, test and record blood pressure

3.

The testing and result recording of clinical specimens

4.

Ensuring patient care by chaperoning

5.

Venepuncture and the taking and preparing of pathology samples

6.

Undertake ECG

7.

Assist with the provision of health checks

8.

The collection of clinical waste, ensuring appropriate storage prior to disposal

9.

The ongoing cleaning and sterilisation of clinical equipment and working surfaces, preparing treatment rooms prior to use

10.

Ensure adequate infection control procedures in treatment and consulting rooms

11.

Administering flu and pneumonia vaccines under PSD

12.

Administering prescribed B12 injections on the appropriate due date

13.

Annual diabetic foot checks

14.

Assist in the training of new staff, trainee GPs and students

15.

Assist with intrauterine coil fitting as required

Administration

16.

The checking and recording of medical supplies on receipt

17.

Communicating with the multidisciplinary team relevant information in a timely manner

18.

The inputting of information onto the Practice clinical system

19.

Ensure confidentiality of all patient information

20.

Undertake all training required as standard by the practice e.g. Resus training

General

21.

To ensure adequate clinical stock levels and medical stationery and maintain an effective stock management system

22.

Ensure adequate stock levels in stock room, treatment rooms, fridges and cupboards

23.

Any other reasonable duties which may be requested from time-to-time

Including role development, extended duties and overtime cover for holidays etc

Desirable

Wound care and leg ulcer dressings

Removal of skin closures, sutures/clips/steristrips

Doppler studies

Compression hosiery measuring and fitting

Job description

Job responsibilities

EYNSHAM MEDICAL GROUP

Job Description Health Care Assistant

Job Title:

Health Care Assistant

Responsible to:

Nurses/ GPs / Practice Manager and deputy

Job Purpose:

To provide support to the Nurses and General Practitioners to ensure the efficient and effective provision of the full range of nursing services to the patients of the Practice.

Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical

1.

To undertake all duties in line with the training and instruction provided by the Nurses and General Practitioners

2.

Conduct weight and height measurements, test and record blood pressure

3.

The testing and result recording of clinical specimens

4.

Ensuring patient care by chaperoning

5.

Venepuncture and the taking and preparing of pathology samples

6.

Undertake ECG

7.

Assist with the provision of health checks

8.

The collection of clinical waste, ensuring appropriate storage prior to disposal

9.

The ongoing cleaning and sterilisation of clinical equipment and working surfaces, preparing treatment rooms prior to use

10.

Ensure adequate infection control procedures in treatment and consulting rooms

11.

Administering flu and pneumonia vaccines under PSD

12.

Administering prescribed B12 injections on the appropriate due date

13.

Annual diabetic foot checks

14.

Assist in the training of new staff, trainee GPs and students

15.

Assist with intrauterine coil fitting as required

Administration

16.

The checking and recording of medical supplies on receipt

17.

Communicating with the multidisciplinary team relevant information in a timely manner

18.

The inputting of information onto the Practice clinical system

19.

Ensure confidentiality of all patient information

20.

Undertake all training required as standard by the practice e.g. Resus training

General

21.

To ensure adequate clinical stock levels and medical stationery and maintain an effective stock management system

22.

Ensure adequate stock levels in stock room, treatment rooms, fridges and cupboards

23.

Any other reasonable duties which may be requested from time-to-time

Including role development, extended duties and overtime cover for holidays etc

Desirable

Wound care and leg ulcer dressings

Removal of skin closures, sutures/clips/steristrips

Doppler studies

Compression hosiery measuring and fitting

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of IT literacy and keyboard skills (typing)
  • Understanding of role of the Health Care Assistant.
  • Ability to contribute effectively to team meetings
  • Good time management skills, punctual, able to manage and prioritise work load
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work unsupervised
  • Hold a current and full driving licence and have access to a car

Desirable

  • Experienced Health Care Assistant
  • Experience in wound care

Qualifications

Desirable

  • Qualified in Phlebotomy
  • Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
  • Qualified to NVQ level 3
  • Recognised training in wound care

Further Competencies

Essential

  • Be subject to an enhanced DBS check, the outcome of which must be satisfactory to the practice.
  • Be well motivated
  • Can work well as a member of team
  • Feels comfortable working in a multidisciplinary environment
  • Take a consultative approach to their work, appropriately involving relevant people
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • A willingness to learn new skills and be open to suggestions
  • Fitness to carry out duties manual handling and dexterity requirements
  • Able to travel between sites using own transport.
  • Ability to deal with exposure to distressing circumstances or highly emotional events.
  • Ability to cope with occasional aggressive behaviour.
  • High level of self-awareness.
  • Fit with culture of practice team.
  • Motivated and able to motivate others.
  • Reliability
  • Flexibility
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of IT literacy and keyboard skills (typing)
  • Understanding of role of the Health Care Assistant.
  • Ability to contribute effectively to team meetings
  • Good time management skills, punctual, able to manage and prioritise work load
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work unsupervised
  • Hold a current and full driving licence and have access to a car

Desirable

  • Experienced Health Care Assistant
  • Experience in wound care

Qualifications

Desirable

  • Qualified in Phlebotomy
  • Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
  • Qualified to NVQ level 3
  • Recognised training in wound care

Further Competencies

Essential

  • Be subject to an enhanced DBS check, the outcome of which must be satisfactory to the practice.
  • Be well motivated
  • Can work well as a member of team
  • Feels comfortable working in a multidisciplinary environment
  • Take a consultative approach to their work, appropriately involving relevant people
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • A willingness to learn new skills and be open to suggestions
  • Fitness to carry out duties manual handling and dexterity requirements
  • Able to travel between sites using own transport.
  • Ability to deal with exposure to distressing circumstances or highly emotional events.
  • Ability to cope with occasional aggressive behaviour.
  • High level of self-awareness.
  • Fit with culture of practice team.
  • Motivated and able to motivate others.
  • Reliability
  • Flexibility

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

Eynsham Medical Group

Address

Conduit Lane

Eynsham

Witney

Oxfordshire

OX29 4QB


Employer's website

https://www.eynshammedicalgroup.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Eynsham Medical Group

Address

Conduit Lane

Eynsham

Witney

Oxfordshire

OX29 4QB


Employer's website

https://www.eynshammedicalgroup.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Katalin Szombati

bobicb-ox.emgpracticemanager@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

19 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.60 to £13 an hour Top band is with wound dressing experience.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1894-25-0003

Job locations

Conduit Lane

Eynsham

Witney

Oxfordshire

OX29 4QB


Long Hanborough Surgery

Willis Court

Long Hanborough

Witney

Oxfordshire

OX29 8FQ


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