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Weston House Practice

Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 14 August 2025

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly clinical team in Cheltenham caring for 19,300 patients over two sites. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the nursing team and will be respsonsible for participating in the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will support the practice clinical team in the delivery of nursing services, working as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, delivering care within the scope of their practice to the patient population. General duties include phlebotomy, BP checks, ECGs, healthy lifestyle support, long term condition support, INR checks, new patient health checks, wound care.

About us

Weston House Practice is based in St Paul's Medical Centre with a branch surgery at Up Hatherley in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire caring for 19,300 patients across both sites. We are a team of 14 GPs and an extended clinical team of 1 Advanced Nurse Practitioner, 5 Practice Nurses, 2 Nurse Associates, 3 HCAs and 2 Phlebotomists. We are part of a PCN based in St Paul's Medical Centre. The practice benefits from a multidisciplinary team of Clinical Pharmacists, First Contact Practitioners, Paramedics and Social Prescribers. We have a very good team ethos in the practice and work together to provide high quality care. Benefits include enrolment in the NHS pensions scheme and free on-site parking at both sites.

Details

Date posted

28 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A5544-25-0005

Job locations

St Pauls Medical Centre

121 Swindon Road

Cheltenham

GL50 4DP


The Surgery

Glebe Farm Court

Cheltenham

Gloucestershire

GL51 3EB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Undertake new patient health checks

Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics including visiting housebound/care home patients

Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately

Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly

Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required

Phlebotomy

INR checks, using INT Star

Stitch/staple removal

Carry out BMI checks as directed

Act as a chaperone as required

When trained, undertake venepuncture

When trained, administer vaccinations

When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the practice nurse

Carry out ECGs as requested

Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation

Provide support during minor operations as required

Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session

Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance

Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practices IPC policy

Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Visiting housebound and care home patients as required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Undertake new patient health checks

Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics including visiting housebound/care home patients

Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately

Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly

Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required

Phlebotomy

INR checks, using INT Star

Stitch/staple removal

Carry out BMI checks as directed

Act as a chaperone as required

When trained, undertake venepuncture

When trained, administer vaccinations

When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the practice nurse

Carry out ECGs as requested

Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation

Provide support during minor operations as required

Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session

Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance

Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practices IPC policy

Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Visiting housebound and care home patients as required.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with the public in a healthcare setting

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a primary care

Qualifications

Essential

  • Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level

Desirable

  • Previous completion of the HCA Care Certificate
  • Phlebotomy certification
  • Vaccination certificate

Driving Licence

Essential

  • Clean driving licence
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with the public in a healthcare setting

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a primary care

Qualifications

Essential

  • Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level

Desirable

  • Previous completion of the HCA Care Certificate
  • Phlebotomy certification
  • Vaccination certificate

Driving Licence

Essential

  • Clean driving licence

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

Weston House Practice

Address

St Pauls Medical Centre

121 Swindon Road

Cheltenham

GL50 4DP


Employer's website

http://www.westonhousepractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Weston House Practice

Address

St Pauls Medical Centre

121 Swindon Road

Cheltenham

GL50 4DP


Employer's website

http://www.westonhousepractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Business Manager

Sheena Jewell

sheenajewell@nhs.net

01242215480

Details

Date posted

28 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A5544-25-0005

Job locations

St Pauls Medical Centre

121 Swindon Road

Cheltenham

GL50 4DP


The Surgery

Glebe Farm Court

Cheltenham

Gloucestershire

GL51 3EB


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