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Giffard Drive Surgery

Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 30 April 2026

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Job summary

Job Description:

Job role:Health Care Assistant

Job type: Permanent

Location:Giffard Drive Surgery

Salary:£13.50ph

Working hours:Full time - 38 hours

Mondays - 9:00AM5:00PM

Tuesdays - 9:00AM5:00PM

Wednesdays - 11:00AM8:00PM

Thursdays - 9:00AM5:00PM

Fridays - 9:00AM5:00PM

Main duties of the job

We areseekinga highly motivated Healthcare Assistant to join our dedicated team, supporting both clinical and administrative functions to ensure the highest standard of patient care. As an integral part of our multi-disciplinary team, you willassistin various clinical procedures, promote health and wellness, and contribute to the smooth operation of the practice.

This role is ideal for a proactive, compassionate individual who is eager to work in a fast-paced environment and make a meaningful impact on patient health and well-being.

About us

We are a rapidly growing GP-led organisation with a mission to ensure that all patients have access to comprehensive,coordinatedand continuous care within a sustainable primary care system.

We appreciate that our whole primary care system is struggling, which is causing a negative effect on patient care and staff happiness. We believe that we can turn this around by reimagining how primary care is delivered from the ground up by placing a focus on data insights,technologyand clinical innovation.

Ultimately, wewant to improve patient access, patientexperienceand health outcomes to significantly increase the quality of care for our patients. However, we can only build the best primary care service there is if our colleagues are happy, empowered and supported within an excellent working environment.

If you believe that there are ways to drastically improve the way primary care is delivered for both patients and staff alike and you want to be a part of this; then we would love to meet you and tell you more about our plans.

Details

Date posted

31 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.50 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A3552-26-0001

Job locations

68 Giffard Drive

Farnborough

Hampshire

GU14 8QB


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive new patient health assessments and document findings accurately.

  • Assistin chronic disease management and health promotion clinics, working closely with practice nurses.

  • Perform baseline clinical observations, including pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, and pulse rate.

  • Conduct phlebotomy and ensure safe and efficient handling of blood samples.

  • Facilitate routine and 24-hour blood pressure monitoring,providingpatient guidance where necessary.

  • Administer wound care, dressings, and other minor clinical procedures within scope.

  • Accurately measure and record Body Mass Index (BMI) for patients.

  • Act as a chaperone during patient examinations whenrequired.

  • Carry out ECGs as directed by clinicians.

  • Provide support in vaccinations and immunisations.

  • Ensure meticulous record-keeping in line with practice protocols and compliance regulations.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive new patient health assessments and document findings accurately.

  • Assistin chronic disease management and health promotion clinics, working closely with practice nurses.

  • Perform baseline clinical observations, including pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, and pulse rate.

  • Conduct phlebotomy and ensure safe and efficient handling of blood samples.

  • Facilitate routine and 24-hour blood pressure monitoring,providingpatient guidance where necessary.

  • Administer wound care, dressings, and other minor clinical procedures within scope.

  • Accurately measure and record Body Mass Index (BMI) for patients.

  • Act as a chaperone during patient examinations whenrequired.

  • Carry out ECGs as directed by clinicians.

  • Provide support in vaccinations and immunisations.

  • Ensure meticulous record-keeping in line with practice protocols and compliance regulations.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in a primary care or GP practice setting.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to follow clinical protocols.
  • Experience in conducting new patient health checks.
  • Proficiency in wound care, dressings, and clinical assessments.
  • Skilled in phlebotomy procedures.
  • Knowledge of infection control procedures and best practices.

Desirable

  • Familiarity with EMIS Web.
  • NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification.
  • Additional training in chronic disease management or smoking cessation.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in a primary care or GP practice setting.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to follow clinical protocols.
  • Experience in conducting new patient health checks.
  • Proficiency in wound care, dressings, and clinical assessments.
  • Skilled in phlebotomy procedures.
  • Knowledge of infection control procedures and best practices.

Desirable

  • Familiarity with EMIS Web.
  • NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification.
  • Additional training in chronic disease management or smoking cessation.

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

Giffard Drive Surgery

Address

68 Giffard Drive

Farnborough

Hampshire

GU14 8QB


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Giffard Drive Surgery

Address

68 Giffard Drive

Farnborough

Hampshire

GU14 8QB


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Manager

Courtney Stainton

courtney@archvale.co.uk

Details

Date posted

31 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.50 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A3552-26-0001

Job locations

68 Giffard Drive

Farnborough

Hampshire

GU14 8QB


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