Job Description

About Petworth Surgery:

We are a friendly, modern, forward thinking GP surgery providing sustainable healthcare to Petworth. We have a cohesive team and are committed to delivering high quality care for our patients alongside aiding professional development for the whole team. We have a purpose built Practice, central to the community and serve an elderly population. Petworth Surgery is an established 3 partner rural Practice with just over 6000 patients. We are actively involved in NHS development, innovative and keen to embrace change.

We are seeking a passionate Health care assistant to support the practice nursing and administrative teams in the delivery of clinical and administrative services, working as part of the practice multi-disciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. The Healthcare Assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education whilst also supporting the administrative team on an as-required basis.

Main Responsibilities:

Undertake new patient health checks

Undertake Diabetic Part One checks and home visits for foot checks

Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately

Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly

Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required

Carry out BMI checks as directed

Act as a chaperone as required

Administer vaccines, including Pneumo, shingles, Flu Vaccinations, B12, RSV

Carry out Feno assessment

Obtaining patient consent for the collection of a blood sample

Perform venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols

Perform Doppler testing and measurement for stockings

What we're looking for:

Empathy, reliability, and a genuine desire to help others

Good communication and teamwork skills

Experience is great but training can be provided

Completion of Care certificates is preferred however not essential

What we offer:

Employment Type:

Part Time, permeant

Hours:

15 - 20 hours per week, additional Saturday clinic cover, on a rota basis.

Salary - Competitive Market rate Salary

Member of Employee assistance programme

Workplace pension scheme

Ongoing training and career development

5 weeks annual leave plus bank Holidays for Full time employees (pro rata for part time hours)

To apply please send your CV and covering letter, for further details and the full job description, please contact us directly.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Expected hours: 15 - 20 per week

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 25/08/2025