Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant to join our dynamic nursing team at Ariel Healthcare
The role will be to provide excellent compassionate care to our practice population. Ideally we would like recruit a trained HCA but training will be offered to the right candidate.
Personality and a sense of humour are more important to us than qualifications!
Main duties of the job
To work alongside the clinicians in the provision of patient care. To undertake tasks related to the assessment of physiological functioning. To undertake, record and work in accordance with protocols and guidelines for tasks for which the post holder has received appropriate training.
About us
Ariel Healthcare is a dynamic and innovative team who strive to provide the best possible service for our patients.
With staff and patient welfare are the forefront of everything we do, the team is driven to provide an excellent service to the ever growing population of Chard and surrounding areas.
Based within the South Somerset countryside, Chard still maintains a small town feel and the practice is part of a close knit community. On the border of both Devon and Dorset, Chard benefits from good transport links to Taunton and Yeovil, whilst still not being too far from the Jurassic Coast.
Working across 2 sites, our team of dedicated staff are hoping to find the right person to enhance the team further.
A little more about us;

• 18000 Patients
• Multi- disciplinary team: with HCAs, Nurse Associates, Nurses, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Paramedics
• Urgent Care Hub focussing on acute care with an MDT approach
• Training Practice: GP and Nursing students
• Focus on staff development: encouraging each individual to follow their passions
• High QOF achievement
• CQC rating: Good
• PCN Working: collaborating closely with local colleagues to enhance patient care whilst maintaining our practice ethos.

Details
Date posted
09 January 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
A3874-26-0001
Job locations
St Mary's Crescent
Chard
Somerset
TA20 2DZ
Ariel Healthcare
Springmead
Chard
Somerset
TA20 2EW
Job description
Job responsibilities
A fully trained Healthcare Assistant undertakes and records the following tasks:
Measurement of height and weight
Urinalysis
Measurement of blood pressure
Measurement of temperature and pulse
Recording of ECGs
Venepuncture
New patient health checks
Cardio call monitoring
Assisting with minor surgery
Influenza vaccination
Carers checks
B12 injections
Taking INR samples and recording results on INR star software. Passing results to duty practice Nurse for review
Clinical Responsibilities
Recognises changes in the patients observations which must be reported and acted on.
Assist clinicians in emergency management of patients.
Enable patients to access appropriated professionals in the practice team.
Act as a chaperone.
Provide relevant health promotion literature for patients.
Clearly present patients points of view to others.
Care Management
Ensure stock items are provided in GP and treatment rooms.
Maintain clinical equipment efficiently.
Follow infection control standards.
Contribute new ideas to improve patient care.
Instruct patients in appropriate techniques or tasks. Job description
Job responsibilities
A fully trained Healthcare Assistant undertakes and records the following tasks:
Measurement of height and weight
Urinalysis
Measurement of blood pressure
Measurement of temperature and pulse
Recording of ECGs
Venepuncture
New patient health checks
Cardio call monitoring
Assisting with minor surgery
Influenza vaccination
Carers checks
B12 injections
Taking INR samples and recording results on INR star software. Passing results to duty practice Nurse for review
Clinical Responsibilities
Recognises changes in the patients observations which must be reported and acted on.
Assist clinicians in emergency management of patients.
Enable patients to access appropriated professionals in the practice team.
Act as a chaperone.
Provide relevant health promotion literature for patients.
Clearly present patients points of view to others.
Care Management
Ensure stock items are provided in GP and treatment rooms.
Maintain clinical equipment efficiently.
Follow infection control standards.
Contribute new ideas to improve patient care.
Instruct patients in appropriate techniques or tasks.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Educated to a minimum of GCSE or equivalent level.

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 Care Certificate
• Evidence of vocational training / continued professional development in an area relevant to the post

Experience
Essential

• Experience of experience in an area relevant to the post

Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• Experience of working in a healthcare environment
• To be articulate and able to communicate well with patients, partners and all members of the Primary Health Care Team
• To have the ability to work accurately with a high level of attention to detail
• To have a clear understanding of the importance of confidentiality
• Be able to reach appropriate and workable solutions by identifying and considering all relevant information, keeping within own level of competence, complying with any necessary constraints, and ensuring all realistic avenues are explored
• Ready to adapt by being receptive to new ideas; willing and able to adjust to changing demands and circumstances
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• To be equally comfortable working on his/her own or as part of a team

Desirable

• Have an understanding of working in primary care and be aware of some of the broader issues affecting primary care within the NHS as a whole.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Educated to a minimum of GCSE or equivalent level.

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 Care Certificate
• Evidence of vocational training / continued professional development in an area relevant to the post

Experience
Essential

• Experience of experience in an area relevant to the post

Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• Experience of working in a healthcare environment
• To be articulate and able to communicate well with patients, partners and all members of the Primary Health Care Team
• To have the ability to work accurately with a high level of attention to detail
• To have a clear understanding of the importance of confidentiality
• Be able to reach appropriate and workable solutions by identifying and considering all relevant information, keeping within own level of competence, complying with any necessary constraints, and ensuring all realistic avenues are explored
• Ready to adapt by being receptive to new ideas; willing and able to adjust to changing demands and circumstances
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• To be equally comfortable working on his/her own or as part of a team

Desirable

• Have an understanding of working in primary care and be aware of some of the broader issues affecting primary care within the NHS as a whole.

Skills Required