Job Description

Belvidere Medical Practice are looking to recruit an experienced, enthusiastic, dynamic Healthcare Assistant to become part of our friendly and supportive nursing and wider clinical team.
To support the practice nursing team in the delivery of nursing services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary 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.
Main duties of the job
The main areas of responsibility of the role include:

• ECG Recording
• Phlebotomy
• Blood pressure monitoring

Administer Flu, Pneumonia and B12 injections
Dressings
Urinalysis
Assisting in minor surgery procedures
CDM reviews - hypertension, diabetes
New patient health checks
About us
Belvidere Medical Practice has evolved into a patient centred caring practice, based on the following values;
The patient's needs define the care they receive.
Our systems and procedures will be designed to meet and support those needs.
Our partners and staff show respect and compassion for patients.
We provide a safe environment and systems to protect vulnerable patients.
We provide regular training for staff and partners to ensure we are up to date and effective.
We care for our patients and our staff.
We provide equal services to all our patients without discrimination, based upon need.
Details
Date posted
03 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A4797-26-0000
Job locations
23 Belvidere Road
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 5LS
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the healthcare assistant. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
( all aspects of Role will have supervised training and competancy assessed and ongoing support with Practice Nurses)
a. Undertake new patient health checks
b. Assist in the provision of both planned and opportunistic Health Promotion Programmes .
c. Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, weight, BMI & record and action findings appropriately
d. Undertake routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, following Practice Protocols
e. Assist in the provision of wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
f. Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
g. Undertake monthly stock checks and ordering
h. Chaperone patients
i. Undertake venepuncture
j. Administer Influenza vaccinations
k. Carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the practice nurse
l. Record ECGs
m. Undertake spirometry
n. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
o. Provide support during minor operations
p. Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
q. Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance
r. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy
Secondary Responsibilities
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the healthcare assistant may be requested to:
a. Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead
b. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
c. Support and participate in shared learning within the practice
d. Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the healthcare assistant. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
( all aspects of Role will have supervised training and competancy assessed and ongoing support with Practice Nurses)
a. Undertake new patient health checks
b. Assist in the provision of both planned and opportunistic Health Promotion Programmes .
c. Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, weight, BMI & record and action findings appropriately
d. Undertake routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, following Practice Protocols
e. Assist in the provision of wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
f. Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
g. Undertake monthly stock checks and ordering
h. Chaperone patients
i. Undertake venepuncture
j. Administer Influenza vaccinations
k. Carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the practice nurse
l. Record ECGs
m. Undertake spirometry
n. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
o. Provide support during minor operations
p. Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
q. Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance
r. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy
Secondary Responsibilities
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the healthcare assistant may be requested to:
a. Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead
b. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
c. Support and participate in shared learning within the practice
d. Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level.

Skills and knowledge
Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Strong IT skills.
• Clear, polite telephone manner.
• Effective time management (Planning & Organising).
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure.

Desirable

• EMIS user skills.

Other requirements
Essential

• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours.
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Occupational Health Clearance.
• Comply with mandatory vaccination requirements unless exempt.

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in a healthcare setting.
• Experience of working with the general public.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a primary care environment.
• Experience of wound care/suture removal.
• ECGs.
• Venepuncture.
• Chaperone procedure.
• New patient medicals.

Personal qualities
Essential

• Polite and confident.
• Flexible and cooperative.
• Motivated.
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required.
• High levels of integrity and loyalty.
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations.
• Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations.
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Effectively utilises resources.
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level.

Skills and knowledge
Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Strong IT skills.
• Clear, polite telephone manner.
• Effective time management (Planning & Organising).
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure.

Desirable

• EMIS user skills.

Other requirements
Essential

• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours.
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Occupational Health Clearance.
• Comply with mandatory vaccination requirements unless exempt.

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in a healthcare setting.
• Experience of working with the general public.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a primary care environment.
• Experience of wound care/suture removal.
• ECGs.
• Venepuncture.
• Chaperone procedure.
• New patient medicals.

Personal qualities
Essential

• Polite and confident.
• Flexible and cooperative.
• Motivated.
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required.
• High levels of integrity and loyalty.
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations.
• Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations.
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Effectively utilises resources.
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort.

Skills Required