Job Description

You will work as part of a dynamic and supportive nursing team, delivering all aspects of care to patients. In addition, you will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education. In particular, you will be required to carry out health checks, long-term condition checks and provide appropriate support to carry out minor surgeries.
The ideal candidate must have excellent communication skills and experience using EMIS Web would be beneficial however, full training and support would be offered to the successful applicant.
The successful candidate will work between our main site, Cruddas Park Surgery and our branch site, Hillsview Surgery. If you feel you are suitable for this role, please dont hesitate to apply
For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.
Main duties of the job
Health care assistants have many roles in a GP practice which can vary from day to day. We expect all staff to take pride in their treatment of patients and do what is best for them and the surgery, ensuring the highest standards of care.
About us
Cruddas Park Surgery is currently looking for an experienced Health Care Assistant to join our friendly, forward looking practice. We have a team of GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants and admin staff who all work very hard to provide excellent healthcare to over 11,000 patients. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who are committed to ensuring safe and high-quality care is delivered to our patients.
Details
Date posted
16 July 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
25,500 to 27,000 a year Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
I9869-2609
Job locations
Cruddas Park Surgery
178 Westmorland Road
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE4 7JT
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties/responsibilities:
Undertake health checks for patients with long term conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular disease. This will include health promotion/education and signposting to other services, such as to our social prescribing link workers.
Complete NHS Health checks
Carry out routine observations such as pulse, blood pressure, height, weight, BMI, smoking and alcohol status and record findings accurately using the computer templates provided.
Phlebotomy
Diabetic foot checks
Process and label specimens ready for transportation.
Administer flu vaccinations and vitamin B12 injections (by Patient Specific Direction).
Carry out ECG's.
Facilitate home blood pressure monitoring.
Ensure all consulting rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session.
Ensure fridges are stocked appropriately and temperatures are recorded daily.
Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharp bins replaced.
Supervising and ordering stock.
Support with minor surgery and coil/contraceptive implant sessions.
Other clinical tasks as required. Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties/responsibilities:
Undertake health checks for patients with long term conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular disease. This will include health promotion/education and signposting to other services, such as to our social prescribing link workers.
Complete NHS Health checks
Carry out routine observations such as pulse, blood pressure, height, weight, BMI, smoking and alcohol status and record findings accurately using the computer templates provided.
Phlebotomy
Diabetic foot checks
Process and label specimens ready for transportation.
Administer flu vaccinations and vitamin B12 injections (by Patient Specific Direction).
Carry out ECG's.
Facilitate home blood pressure monitoring.
Ensure all consulting rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session.
Ensure fridges are stocked appropriately and temperatures are recorded daily.
Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharp bins replaced.
Supervising and ordering stock.
Support with minor surgery and coil/contraceptive implant sessions.
Other clinical tasks as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable

• GCSE Level Education

• To be caring, kind and empathetic.
• To be friendly and respectful.
• Able to follow instructions and procedures.
• Able to work within a team but use your own initiative.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Organisational skills.
• Good time management skills.
• Self-motivated and hard working.

• Previous Health Care Assistant experience.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Basic computer skills.

• GCSE Level Education

• To be caring, kind and empathetic.
• To be friendly and respectful.
• Able to follow instructions and procedures.
• Able to work within a team but use your own initiative.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Organisational skills.
• Good time management skills.
• Self-motivated and hard working.

• Previous Health Care Assistant experience.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Basic computer skills.