Job Description

We are looking for a compassionate, skilled, and motivated Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our busy GP surgery. The ideal candidate will be qualified in phlebotomy, experienced in wound care, and ideally have prior experience working in a primary care or general practice setting. You will support the clinical team in delivering high-quality care to patients by carrying out a range of clinical tasks and health checks.
This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a friendly, patient-focused team, contributing to the delivery of safe, effective, and person-centred care.
Main duties of the job
Phlebotomy: Perform blood tests and sample collection.
Wound Care: Confident with dressings and management of minor wounds.
Health Checks: Support in patient health screenings and routine checks (e.g., blood pressure, ECG).
Chronic Disease Support: Assist with monitoring patients with long-term conditions.
Vaccinations: Administer immunisations as required.
Patient Care: Provide general assistance in the care of patients, ensuring comfort and wellbeing.
Clinical Support: Assist nurses and GPs during consultations and minor procedures.
System Management: Document patient information accurately using the SystemOne software.
About us
Seven Dials Medical Centre proudly serves just over 7,000 patients in Brighton and Hove and has 14 members of staff including 3 GP Partners, an ACP, Practice Nurse and HCA. We work closely with the PCN to offer patients access to Social Prescribers, Mental Health Co-ordinators, Care Co-ordinators and a Pharmacy team.
We work hard to deliver the best levels of care to our patients and pride ourselves on a 'Family GP' feel. Many of our patients have been with the surgery for decades and we regularly receive positive feedback from patients both long standing and newly registered.
Our team is friendly and welcoming and the work environment is fun, professional and productive.
Details
Date posted
03 August 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
A4331-25-0003
Job locations
The Seven Dials Medical Centre
24 Montpelier Crescent
Brighton
BN1 3JJ
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an HCA, you will play a vital role in supporting the clinical team in delivering high-quality healthcare services to our patients. You will be responsible for a range of clinical and administrative duties, all of which will help ensure that our patients receive the best possible care in a friendly, patient-centredenvironment.
Phlebotomy Perform blood tests and sample collection with care and attention to patient comfort.
Wound Care Assist with the dressing and management of minor wounds and injuries.
Health Checks Support the nursing team in conducting routine health screenings (e.g., blood pressure, height, weight, etc.).
Chronic Disease Monitoring Assist with the ongoing care and monitoring of patients with long-term conditions (e.g., diabetes, hypertension).
Vaccinations & Immunisations Administer vaccines as required (flu, travel vaccines, childhood immunisations).
ECGs and Ear Syringing Assist in the administration of ECGs and ear syringing as needed (training can be provided).
Clinical Support Assist GPs and nurses with minor procedures and patient consultations.
SystemOne Accurately document patient information and treatment notes using SystemOne software.
General Patient Care Provide general support to patients, ensuring their comfort, answering queries, and making them feel at ease. Job description
Job responsibilities
As an HCA, you will play a vital role in supporting the clinical team in delivering high-quality healthcare services to our patients. You will be responsible for a range of clinical and administrative duties, all of which will help ensure that our patients receive the best possible care in a friendly, patient-centredenvironment.
Phlebotomy Perform blood tests and sample collection with care and attention to patient comfort.
Wound Care Assist with the dressing and management of minor wounds and injuries.
Health Checks Support the nursing team in conducting routine health screenings (e.g., blood pressure, height, weight, etc.).
Chronic Disease Monitoring Assist with the ongoing care and monitoring of patients with long-term conditions (e.g., diabetes, hypertension).
Vaccinations & Immunisations Administer vaccines as required (flu, travel vaccines, childhood immunisations).
ECGs and Ear Syringing Assist in the administration of ECGs and ear syringing as needed (training can be provided).
Clinical Support Assist GPs and nurses with minor procedures and patient consultations.
SystemOne Accurately document patient information and treatment notes using SystemOne software.
General Patient Care Provide general support to patients, ensuring their comfort, answering queries, and making them feel at ease.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Previous experience as an HCA or similar.
• Qualified in Phlebotomy
• We are unable to provide sponsorship so it is important you already have the right to work in the UK

• Experience with wounds and dressings
• Experience with administering Immunizations

• Experience working within a GP setting
• Knowledge of System One

• Previous experience as an HCA or similar.
• Qualified in Phlebotomy
• We are unable to provide sponsorship so it is important you already have the right to work in the UK

• Experience with wounds and dressings
• Experience with administering Immunizations

• Experience working within a GP setting
• Knowledge of System One