Pavilion Surgery

Health Care Assistant (HCA)

The closing date is 26 February 2026

Job summary

An opportunity has become available for a qualified Health Care Assistant to join our friendly, busy Practice.We are recruiting for a part-time position 22.5 hours per week with working days Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Please note that Interviews will be held on Friday 6th March 2026.

We are a very welcoming, supportive and hard working team. You will work alongside the Practice Nurses, Phlebotomist and clinical team in the provision and delivery of patient care and in accordance with Practice protocols and guidelines.

The candidate will be organised, dedicated, efficient, highly motivated with good IT skills. You should have excellent communication skills, with strong administrative and organisational skills to deliver high quality healthcare to our patients.

The post holder will be a compassionate and committed professional who will work collaboratively with our Practice team to meet the needs of our patients.

The ideal candidate must have previous experience working in General Practice or an NHS setting and be qualified to a minimum of an NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Healthcare and/or completed the Care Certificate.

Main duties of the job

To support the Practice nursing team in the delivery of clinical and administrative services, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled population.

The HCA will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education.

About us

We are a well established, reputable GP practice conveniently located in the city centre with easy access to excellent public transport links. Serving 10,200 patients, we aim todeliver personalised, high-quality, GP-led care for all our patients, fostering a supportive, sustainable and fun environment for our team. Our hard working team are very welcoming and supportive.

Details

Date posted

09 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A2629-26-0002

Job locations

2-3 Old Steine

Brighton

BN1 1EJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Phlebotomy

Basic chronic disease checks

Dressings

Injections Pneumo/B12

ECGs

BPs and 24 hour BP

Ear Syringing

Suture removal

Stock ordering

Ensure compliance and quality assurance is met in line with Practice procedures and CQC regulations

Follow infection control standards

Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well being

Helping to raise awareness of health and well being and how it can be promoted

This list is not exhaustive and where there a gaps in training this will be provided. It is expected as a minimum to be experienced with phlebotomy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Phlebotomy

Basic chronic disease checks

Dressings

Injections Pneumo/B12

ECGs

BPs and 24 hour BP

Ear Syringing

Suture removal

Stock ordering

Ensure compliance and quality assurance is met in line with Practice procedures and CQC regulations

Follow infection control standards

Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well being

Helping to raise awareness of health and well being and how it can be promoted

This list is not exhaustive and where there a gaps in training this will be provided. It is expected as a minimum to be experienced with phlebotomy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The ideal candidate must have previous experience working in General Practice or an NHS setting and be qualified to a minimum of an NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Healthcare and/or completed the Care Certificate.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The ideal candidate must have previous experience working in General Practice or an NHS setting and be qualified to a minimum of an NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Healthcare and/or completed the Care Certificate.

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

Pavilion Surgery

Address

2-3 Old Steine

Brighton

BN1 1EJ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Pavilion Surgery

Address

2-3 Old Steine

Brighton

BN1 1EJ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Perry Anderson

perry.anderson@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

09 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A2629-26-0002

Job locations

2-3 Old Steine

Brighton

BN1 1EJ


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