Healthcare Assistant

6 days ago


Braintree, Essex, United Kingdom Primary Care Careers Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join our team at Primary Care Careers. As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting our nursing team in providing high-quality patient care.

Main Responsibilities

  • Assist the clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.
  • Apply clinical skills and knowledge to carry out high-quality practice within designated clinical areas.
  • Support the nursing team in wound care, venepuncture, phlebotomy, and administering medicines and vaccines.
  • Conduct new patient health checks and re-stock surgical equipment and vaccines.
  • Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during, and after patient care interventions.
  • Provide valuable health promotion and education for service users, their families, and carers.

About Us

Primary Care Careers is a busy town centre practice based over two locations with a large patient base. We have a multidisciplinary healthcare team and offer a range of benefits, including:

  • NHS pension scheme
  • Eye-care vouchers
  • Health service discounts
  • Annual leave: minimum 31 days FTE, with enhancements for long service

Person Specification

  • Successful completion of the Care Certificate or willingness to undertake.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
  • Experience of working within a GP practice.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

  • Qualification in phlebotomy/venepuncture.
  • Strong clinical skills and confidence in all HCA duties.
  • Excellent patient-facing communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Consistently confidential manner and compassionate approach.
  • Ability to work independently and determine own workload priorities.


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