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New Lyminge Surgery

Health Care Assistant

The closing date is 13 February 2026

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Job summary

New Lyminge Surgery is seeking a friendly, motivated Health Care Assistant to join our supportive primary care team. The post holder will work alongside GPs and the nursing team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care to our practice population.

Main duties of the job

The Health Care Assistant will work under the supervision of the nursing team and GPs to provide routine clinical care, including:

  • Blood pressure monitoring and recording observations

  • Phlebotomy

  • ECGs

  • NHS Health Checks

  • Wound care and dressings

  • Injections

  • Flu Clinics

  • Supporting chronic disease management clinics

  • Maintaining accurate and timely clinical records

  • Adhering to infection control, health & safety, and practice policies

  • Preparing and maintaining clinical rooms and equipment

  • Providing a professional, caring service to patients at all times

About us

New Lyminge Surgery is a well-established GP practice with just over 4000 patients and is committed to providing safe, effective, and compassionate care to our local community. We pride ourselves on teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

New Lyminge Surgery is part of the Folkestone, Hythe and Rural Primary Care Network.

Details

Date posted

21 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A4867-26-0001

Job locations

Greenbanks

Lyminge

Folkestone

Kent

CT18 8NA


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Health Care Assistant will support the clinical team in the delivery of essential patient care services. The role requires good communication skills, a caring approach, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards at all times.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Health Care Assistant will support the clinical team in the delivery of essential patient care services. The role requires good communication skills, a caring approach, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards at all times.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working as a Health Care Assistant in a GP Practice
  • Good communication and organisational skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Competent IT skills, including use of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Desirable

  • Knowledge of EMIS Web

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
  • Care Certificate

Desirable

  • Phlebotomy qualification
  • Willingness to undertake any further training associated with the role
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working as a Health Care Assistant in a GP Practice
  • Good communication and organisational skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Competent IT skills, including use of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Desirable

  • Knowledge of EMIS Web

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
  • Care Certificate

Desirable

  • Phlebotomy qualification
  • Willingness to undertake any further training associated with the role

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

New Lyminge Surgery

Address

Greenbanks

Lyminge

Folkestone

Kent

CT18 8NA


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

New Lyminge Surgery

Address

Greenbanks

Lyminge

Folkestone

Kent

CT18 8NA


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operations Manager

Monica Brazier

monica.brazier@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

21 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A4867-26-0001

Job locations

Greenbanks

Lyminge

Folkestone

Kent

CT18 8NA


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