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GP Practice in Wales

Health Care Assistant

The closing date is 07 April 2026

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Job summary

To work under the direction and supervision of the GPs, Practice Nurses and Practice Manager and in accordance of practice guidelines and protocols. You will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of patient care. Certain duties may require further training, which will be provided by the practice to the right candidate.

Main duties of the job

Conducting blood pressure, temperature, pulse checks, phlebotomy, ECGs and urine testing

Assisting with clinics for long-term conditions and conducting new patient health checks

Administering vaccinations as per protocol and undertaking BMI checks

INR testing using INRStar software

Assisting GPs undertaking minor surgery procedures and implants

Maintaining clinical records

Managing stock, treatment room cleanliness and complying with infection control standards

Daily recording of vaccine fridge temperatures

About us

We are a well-established friendly and forwarding thinking practice who are committed to high quality care and the continued development of our practice team. We are open minded, organised yet flexible and are a welcoming practice team able to adapt to changes and improvements. We are actively involved in our local cluster. We are a suburban practice with mixed socio-economic population.

We are a modern skill mixed progressive team serving a population of around 8700 patients with 2 GP Partners, 2 Salaried GPs, 2 long term locum ANP's, 2 Practice Nurses and an excellent administration support team. We use EMIS Web and have access to Lexacom digital dictation.

We have easy and fast access to the M56, M53 and A55 so are easily accessible from Cheshire, Merseyside, Manchester and North Wales. We are uniquely localised between two nearest hospitals providing secondary care services, Wrexham which falls under NHS Wales, and Chester which falls under NHS England.

Details

Date posted

11 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Salary Available on Application

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

M0044-26-0079

Job locations

Doctors Surgery

Pierce Street

Queensferry

Deeside

Clwyd

CH5 1SY


Job description

Job responsibilities

HCSW Job Description

This Job Description reflects the current position, and the post holder should expect that it may be subject to variation as the needs of the practice change.

Clinical

New patient registration checks

BP monitoring

Pulse rate and rhythm

Temperature

Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory

Phlebotomy

Weight monitoring including BMI

Offer health promotion advice/intervention as required

Minor dressings

Remove sutures, clips

Perform ECGs

Ensure any specimens are labelled and bagged ready for collection with the necessary forms

Administer influenza, pneumococcal and vitamin B12 vaccinations as per protocol

Assist with vaccine and cold storage including the monitoring and recording of fridge temperatures

Chaperone for clinical examinations, procedures

Monitor stock levels and order supplies

Restock and tidy GPs and treatment rooms

Report and discuss condition of patients causing concern with the practice nurses or GPs as appropriate

Ensure safe disposal of used and contaminated materials and follow infection control as per protocol

Ensure accurate completion of all necessary computer entries, other documentation associated with patient health care

Administration

Assist with recall and implementation for any additional work requested

Book HCSW/PN appointments for patients as and when required

Participate in audits if required

Confidentiality

In the performance of the duties in this job description, the post holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues and other healthcare workers, or the business of the practice, may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data

Be aware of and keep yourself updated with regards to Data Protection

Health & Safety

The post-holder will manage their own and others health & safety and infection control as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy and the practice Infection Control policy. This will include, but not limited to,

Use all equipment both clinical and non-clinical in a safe and responsible way, adhering to instruction manual. Report any faults to Practice Nurses, Practice Management

Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks

Actively identifying, reporting and correction of health & safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised

Be able to identify the risks to health of microbiological and chemical hazards within the working environment according to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

Make effective use of the training to update knowledge and skills

Using infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and safe way, free from hazards. Initiate remedial and corrective action where needed or escalation to Practice Nurses, Practice Manager

Promote and maintain good hygiene

Safe management of sharps procedures including training, use storage and disposal

Responsible for the correct and safe management of specimens, including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transportation

Job description

Job responsibilities

HCSW Job Description

This Job Description reflects the current position, and the post holder should expect that it may be subject to variation as the needs of the practice change.

Clinical

New patient registration checks

BP monitoring

Pulse rate and rhythm

Temperature

Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory

Phlebotomy

Weight monitoring including BMI

Offer health promotion advice/intervention as required

Minor dressings

Remove sutures, clips

Perform ECGs

Ensure any specimens are labelled and bagged ready for collection with the necessary forms

Administer influenza, pneumococcal and vitamin B12 vaccinations as per protocol

Assist with vaccine and cold storage including the monitoring and recording of fridge temperatures

Chaperone for clinical examinations, procedures

Monitor stock levels and order supplies

Restock and tidy GPs and treatment rooms

Report and discuss condition of patients causing concern with the practice nurses or GPs as appropriate

Ensure safe disposal of used and contaminated materials and follow infection control as per protocol

Ensure accurate completion of all necessary computer entries, other documentation associated with patient health care

Administration

Assist with recall and implementation for any additional work requested

Book HCSW/PN appointments for patients as and when required

Participate in audits if required

Confidentiality

In the performance of the duties in this job description, the post holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues and other healthcare workers, or the business of the practice, may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data

Be aware of and keep yourself updated with regards to Data Protection

Health & Safety

The post-holder will manage their own and others health & safety and infection control as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy and the practice Infection Control policy. This will include, but not limited to,

Use all equipment both clinical and non-clinical in a safe and responsible way, adhering to instruction manual. Report any faults to Practice Nurses, Practice Management

Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks

Actively identifying, reporting and correction of health & safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised

Be able to identify the risks to health of microbiological and chemical hazards within the working environment according to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

Make effective use of the training to update knowledge and skills

Using infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and safe way, free from hazards. Initiate remedial and corrective action where needed or escalation to Practice Nurses, Practice Manager

Promote and maintain good hygiene

Safe management of sharps procedures including training, use storage and disposal

Responsible for the correct and safe management of specimens, including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transportation

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Care certificate from an NHS Organisation

Desirable

  • Minimum 6 months experience of working in General Practice

Experience

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team
  • Compassion and clear commitment to ensuring high standards of patient care
  • Keyboard and computer skills

Desirable

  • Evidence of working in primary care
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Care certificate from an NHS Organisation

Desirable

  • Minimum 6 months experience of working in General Practice

Experience

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team
  • Compassion and clear commitment to ensuring high standards of patient care
  • Keyboard and computer skills

Desirable

  • Evidence of working in primary care

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

GP Practice in Wales

Address

Doctors Surgery

Pierce Street

Queensferry

Deeside

Clwyd

CH5 1SY


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

GP Practice in Wales

Address

Doctors Surgery

Pierce Street

Queensferry

Deeside

Clwyd

CH5 1SY


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Kate Norton

Kate.norton@wales.nhs.uk

01244813340

Details

Date posted

11 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Salary Available on Application

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

M0044-26-0079

Job locations

Doctors Surgery

Pierce Street

Queensferry

Deeside

Clwyd

CH5 1SY


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