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The Ferryhill & Chilton Medical Practice View all jobs
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Reference: A2067-26-0000
Job summary
Ferryhill & Chilton Medical Practice are looking for an experienced HCA to join their team. They will be working under the direct supervision of the practice nurse lead and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of patient care.
Main duties of the job
To assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care, as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs. Duties to include;
LTCs
Urinalysis
ECGs
Peak flow readings
24 hr BP
Venepuncture
Blood pressure measurements
Diabetic Foot checks
Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
Requesting basic pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate
Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses
Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms
Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions.
Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being
Any other duties within skill set that may be required
About us
We are a very friendly, warm and welcoming practice with a 15,000 patient list size.
All staff are required to work between both Ferryhill & Chilton Practice.
We also cover Enhanced Access on a Monday evening 6pm- 8pm, one in four Friday's 6pm- 8pm and one in four Saturday's 9am 5pm.
Details
Date posted
23 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£13.21 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
A2067-26-0000
Job locations
The Surgery
Durham Road
Ferryhill
County Durham
DL17 8JJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care, as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs. Duties to include;
LTCs
Urinalysis
ECGs
Peak flow readings
24 hr BP
Venepuncture
Blood pressure measurements
Diabetic Foot checks
Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
Requesting basic pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate
Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses
Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms
Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions.
Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being
Any other duties within skill set that may be required
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care, as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs. Duties to include;
LTCs
Urinalysis
ECGs
Peak flow readings
24 hr BP
Venepuncture
Blood pressure measurements
Diabetic Foot checks
Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
Requesting basic pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate
Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses
Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms
Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions.
Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being
Any other duties within skill set that may be required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths & English GCSE grade 9-4
Experience
Essential
- HCA experience is essential
- Able to perform all duties in the job description is essential.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths & English GCSE grade 9-4
Experience
Essential
- HCA experience is essential
- Able to perform all duties in the job description is essential.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP practice
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 Ferryhill & Chilton Medical Practice
Address
The Surgery
Durham Road
Ferryhill
County Durham
DL17 8JJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.ferryhillandchilton.nhs.uk/welcome,38155.htm (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
The Ferryhill & Chilton Medical Practice
Address
The Surgery
Durham Road
Ferryhill
County Durham
DL17 8JJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.ferryhillandchilton.nhs.uk/welcome,38155.htm (Opens in a new tab)