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Reference: A5524-26-0001
Job summary
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Health Care Assistant to join our small surgery team looking after patients in the Doncaster area. Our practice is currently expanding and merging with another Doncaster based practice. We are also setting up a new Primary Care Network in Doncaster.
Main duties of the job
The position will involve standard GP health care assistant duties including blood tests, ECGs, dressings, BP checks, some vaccinations, some chronic disease reviews (training required), stocking rooms. You will be part of a small nursing team of two practice nurses, one other health care assistant and a nursing associate.
About us
We are a small, friendly and welcoming practice, specialising in training at all levels (trainee GPs, nurses, etc.) with 9,000 patients across the two practices, and operating from 3 sites in Cantley, Bawtry and Blyth.
Details
Date posted
17 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£12.71 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
A5524-26-0001
Job locations
Masham Road
Doncaster
DN4 6BU
United Kingdom
Bawtry Health Centre
Station Road
Bawtry
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN10 6RQ
United Kingdom
The Surgery
1 High Street
Blyth
Worksop
Nottinghamshire
S81 8EQ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the management of medicines. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
Key Responsibilities:
1. Clinical Duties:
- Carry out clinical tasks including phlebotomy, BP checks, new patient health checks, ECGs, dressings, wound care (levels 1 & 2), vaccinations under PSD and some chronic disease management.
2. Non-Clinical Duties:
- Checking and maintaining stock levels in clinical rooms, checking store room stock levels, processing samples, checking refrigerator temperatures and maintaining infection control standards.
- Maintain clinical skill set through training and appraisal.
3. Patient Interaction:
- Offer appointments and make appropriate follow-up appointments. Refer on to other members of the practice team as necessary and participate in MDTs where asked to.
- Participate in staff education sessions and training.
4. Collaboration:
- Work closely with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to the development of care navigation strategies.
5. Administrative Support:
- Assist with administrative tasks, including updating patient records and managing correspondence.
- Ensure all documentation is accurate and complies with practice policies and procedures.
6. Communication:
- Maintain clear and effective communication with patients and the healthcare team.
- Provide information and updates to patients regarding their care and appointments.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
- Proficiency in using healthcare software and electronic systems.
- A strong desire and willingness to learn and develop further in the field of healthcare coordination.
- A commitment to continuing professional development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the management of medicines. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
Key Responsibilities:
1. Clinical Duties:
- Carry out clinical tasks including phlebotomy, BP checks, new patient health checks, ECGs, dressings, wound care (levels 1 & 2), vaccinations under PSD and some chronic disease management.
2. Non-Clinical Duties:
- Checking and maintaining stock levels in clinical rooms, checking store room stock levels, processing samples, checking refrigerator temperatures and maintaining infection control standards.
- Maintain clinical skill set through training and appraisal.
3. Patient Interaction:
- Offer appointments and make appropriate follow-up appointments. Refer on to other members of the practice team as necessary and participate in MDTs where asked to.
- Participate in staff education sessions and training.
4. Collaboration:
- Work closely with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to the development of care navigation strategies.
5. Administrative Support:
- Assist with administrative tasks, including updating patient records and managing correspondence.
- Ensure all documentation is accurate and complies with practice policies and procedures.
6. Communication:
- Maintain clear and effective communication with patients and the healthcare team.
- Provide information and updates to patients regarding their care and appointments.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
- Proficiency in using healthcare software and electronic systems.
- A strong desire and willingness to learn and develop further in the field of healthcare coordination.
- A commitment to continuing professional development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
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Desirable
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Please see full Job Description
Desirable
- Please see full Job Description.
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
The Oakwood Surgery
Address
Masham Road
Doncaster
DN4 6BU
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
The Oakwood Surgery
Address
Masham Road
Doncaster
DN4 6BU
United Kingdom