Job Description

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and pro-active health care assistant to join the team based at Mersea Island Medical Practice. The position is offered on a part-time basis for 20 hours per week.



Our GP's, nurses and clinical teams don't exist in isolation. For effective patient care we need a strong and supportive clinical team, who keep each branch operating at its best and most efficient.



The role of a health care assistant is critical to the smooth day to day running of the practice.



Duties will include;


Phlebotomy, ECG's, immunisations Wound care for patients Conducting foot checks for diabetes

This list is not exhaustive and may be subject to change at request of the operations manager and GP partners.

About the Candidate

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and pro-active health care assistant. The ideal candidate would have the following;


Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2 Experience of working with, and building up working relationships with GP's, nursing and administration staff Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Ability to work well on their own as well as working in a team Strong understanding of confidentiality

About Us

Mersea Island Medical Practice is a local GP Practice with approximately 7500 patients. We are currently part of the Colte Partnership but will be independent from 1st April 2026.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.