Healthcare Assistant

Job summary

Old Road Medical Practice is a friendly, forward-thinking GP surgery committed to providing high-quality care to our patients. We are looking for a motivated and compassionate healthcare assistant (HCA) to join our supportive clinical team on a full-time basis.

As a healthcare assistant, you will work under the supervision of our nurses and GPs to provide safe, effective, and patient-centred care. You will support the clinical team in delivering a wide range of services, from health checks to treatment room duties, while ensuring patients feel comfortable and well cared for.

Main duties of the job

• Carrying out new registration checks
• Phlebotomy and collection of specimens
• Performing ECGs
• Undertaking NHS health checks and lifestyle advice (e.g. diet, exercise, smoking cessation)
• Assisting with wound care and dressings
• Administering vaccinations (e.g. flu) if qualified
• Ensuring clinical rooms are well-stocked, clean, and equipment is maintained
• Supporting infection control and health and safety protocols
• Updating electronic patient records accurately and promptly
• Providing general support to the nursing and GP team as required

About us

Old Road Medical Practice is one of the largest surgeries in Clacton, Essex. We have been providing care and support to almost 11,000 patients within the Clacton, Jaywick and St Osyth, for over 40 years now.

This is an exciting time to join the practice, as we become more accessible to our patients, providing them with the care and support they need, at times to suit them.

We offer the following;

• Supportive, welcoming team environment

• Opportunities for training and professional development

• NHS pension scheme

• Competitive salary based on experience -pay to be reviewed after 6 month probation period has been successfully completed

• On site parking.