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Reference: A5035-26-0079
Job summary
Claire House Surgery is seeking a compassionate and proactive Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to support the delivery of high-quality patient care within our busy GP surgery. Working strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.
Main duties of the job
Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual.
Phlebotomy
Working under a PSD to deliver vaccinations
Management of Long Term Conditions
Chaperoning duties
Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses
Maintenance of clinical equipment
Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
Clinical 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
About us
Claire House Surgery is managed by SSP Health, the biggest provider of GP services in the North. We are proud to have over 40 practices all rated as Outstanding or Good and we are committed to continually improving the quality of patient services whilst meeting SSP Healths contractual obligations.
Details
Date posted
28 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£13.50 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A5035-26-0079
Job locations
Claire House Surgery
Phoenix Way
Lower Ince
Wigan
WN3 4NW
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Phlebotomy (taking blood samples)
- Blood pressure checks
- ECGs
- NHS Health Checks
- Routine health screening
- Chronic disease monitoring support
- Administering B12 injections, Shingles, Pneumococcal and flu vaccinations (if appropriately trained)
- Assisting with minor surgery and clinics
- Maintaining clinical equipment and stock
- Updating patient records accurately on the clinical system
- Supporting the nursing team and GPs as required
- Promoting health education and wellbeing
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Phlebotomy (taking blood samples)
- Blood pressure checks
- ECGs
- NHS Health Checks
- Routine health screening
- Chronic disease monitoring support
- Administering B12 injections, Shingles, Pneumococcal and flu vaccinations (if appropriately trained)
- Assisting with minor surgery and clinics
- Maintaining clinical equipment and stock
- Updating patient records accurately on the clinical system
- Supporting the nursing team and GPs as required
- Promoting health education and wellbeing
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent qualification)
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a General Practice or Primary Care setting
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate, patient-focused approach
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Good organisational and time-management skills
- IT skills and ability to use clinical systems (training provided)
- Commitment to patient confidentiality and data protection
- Commitment to undertake additional training to meet the requirements of the role of a Healthcare Assistant in General Practice
Desirable
- Phlebotomy, ECG, and vaccination experience.
- Understanding of infection control, health and safety, and safeguarding procedures
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent qualification)
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a General Practice or Primary Care setting
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate, patient-focused approach
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Good organisational and time-management skills
- IT skills and ability to use clinical systems (training provided)
- Commitment to patient confidentiality and data protection
- Commitment to undertake additional training to meet the requirements of the role of a Healthcare Assistant in General Practice
Desirable
- Phlebotomy, ECG, and vaccination experience.
- Understanding of infection control, health and safety, and safeguarding procedures
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
SSP Health
Address
Claire House Surgery
Phoenix Way
Lower Ince
Wigan
WN3 4NW
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
SSP Health
Address
Claire House Surgery
Phoenix Way
Lower Ince
Wigan
WN3 4NW
United Kingdom