Job Description

We are seeking to recruit a motivated Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly practice nurse team. The right person will provide administrative & clinical support by offering a high quality service to the patients of the practice, within their professional competence, under the guidance of a qualified nurse.
Interviews will take place w/c 9th June 2025
Main duties of the job
Please see job description attached for this position. You will be expected to provide a range of Healthcare Assistant duties within your scope of practice, under the guidance of the nurse team.
Full training will be available for the right candidate.
About us
We are a friendly, two partner, rural dispensing practice,providing General Medical Services to a population of approximately 3700. We work from a purpose built premises, with on site car parking available.
Details
Date posted
22 September 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience To be discussed, dependant on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
A0411-25-0004
Job locations
North Back Lane
Stillington
York
YO61 1LL
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Performing phlebotomy

• Performing diagnostic tests such as urinalysis, INR*, spirometry, and E.C.Gs

• To carry out the collection of health-related data and long term condition reviews, NHS health checks and provide basic health promotion advice

• Administer medications and immunisations via injection, in accordance with own capabilities/training and within a PSD.

• Maintaining the cold chain

• Act as a chaperone

• Perform wound care dressings, including Doppler assessment

• Keep clear and accurate patient records, utilising templates on System1, ensuring relevant codes and clinical information is correct

• Performing other clinical and administrative tasks as required, in agreement & after full training, to meet the needs of the practice

• Maintaining infection control standards.

• Maintaining and ordering of clinical stock as needed

• Preparing consultation rooms and maintaining stocks of examination instruments and specimen collection materials

• Undertake various administration tasks, such as asthma/COPD recall, to assist the Practice to achieve QOF targets

• Maintaining confidentiality in line with practice guidelines

• To attend and contribute to nurse and practice team meetings

• To undertake clinical supervision, including reflection on practice

Terms and Conditions:

• Hours of work will be approximately 16 per week plus cover for holidays, sickness and training

• Holiday entitlement will be 4 weeks paid leave per annum, pro rata plus statutory days. Increasing to 5 weeks after 2 years Holidays are to be arranged so that only one nurse is absent at any one time.

• PAYE regulations will apply.

• The post is pensionable.

• It is a requirement that the post holder maintains their professional development by undertaking relevant training and attending courses and study days. Internal training will be provided where required.

• There will be an initial 6 month trial period with an interim review at 3 months.

• The surgery is a non-smoking environment.

• It will be necessary to be aware of, and to work within, Health and Safety Legislation.

This is a not a full and final statement of the duties and conditions but may be varied from time to time to meet practice requirements and future developments. Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Performing phlebotomy

• Performing diagnostic tests such as urinalysis, INR*, spirometry, and E.C.Gs

• To carry out the collection of health-related data and long term condition reviews, NHS health checks and provide basic health promotion advice

• Administer medications and immunisations via injection, in accordance with own capabilities/training and within a PSD.

• Maintaining the cold chain

• Act as a chaperone

• Perform wound care dressings, including Doppler assessment

• Keep clear and accurate patient records, utilising templates on System1, ensuring relevant codes and clinical information is correct

• Performing other clinical and administrative tasks as required, in agreement & after full training, to meet the needs of the practice

• Maintaining infection control standards.

• Maintaining and ordering of clinical stock as needed

• Preparing consultation rooms and maintaining stocks of examination instruments and specimen collection materials

• Undertake various administration tasks, such as asthma/COPD recall, to assist the Practice to achieve QOF targets

• Maintaining confidentiality in line with practice guidelines

• To attend and contribute to nurse and practice team meetings

• To undertake clinical supervision, including reflection on practice

Terms and Conditions:

• Hours of work will be approximately 16 per week plus cover for holidays, sickness and training

• Holiday entitlement will be 4 weeks paid leave per annum, pro rata plus statutory days. Increasing to 5 weeks after 2 years Holidays are to be arranged so that only one nurse is absent at any one time.

• PAYE regulations will apply.

• The post is pensionable.

• It is a requirement that the post holder maintains their professional development by undertaking relevant training and attending courses and study days. Internal training will be provided where required.

• There will be an initial 6 month trial period with an interim review at 3 months.

• The surgery is a non-smoking environment.

• It will be necessary to be aware of, and to work within, Health and Safety Legislation.

This is a not a full and final statement of the duties and conditions but may be varied from time to time to meet practice requirements and future developments.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Essential
• Good General Education

Desirable

• Qualified to NVQ level 2/3

Experience
Essential

• Experience within a health care setting

Desirable

• Experience in GP Practice

Knowledge/Skills
Essential

• Ability to provide quality care
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good organisational skills
• Good team working skills
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to work independently following verbal or written instructions
• Adaptable to change
• Computer literate
• Qualities and Attributes
• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
• Able to work on own initiative
• Able to work under pressure and remain calm
• Flexible and adaptable
• Aware of own limitations
• Keen to develop

Desirable

• Basic IT Skills
• Knowledge of System One
• Skills in Phlebotomy, ECGs, Blood Pressures, B12 injections, Annual Flu Vaccinations, Wound care, Urine samples, weight checks
• Stock review and ordering of clinical items
• Basic first aid knowledge
• Health and safety awareness

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Essential
• Good General Education

Desirable

• Qualified to NVQ level 2/3

Experience
Essential

• Experience within a health care setting

Desirable

• Experience in GP Practice

Knowledge/Skills
Essential

• Ability to provide quality care
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good organisational skills
• Good team working skills
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to work independently following verbal or written instructions
• Adaptable to change
• Computer literate
• Qualities and Attributes
• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
• Able to work on own initiative
• Able to work under pressure and remain calm
• Flexible and adaptable
• Aware of own limitations
• Keen to develop

Desirable

• Basic IT Skills
• Knowledge of System One
• Skills in Phlebotomy, ECGs, Blood Pressures, B12 injections, Annual Flu Vaccinations, Wound care, Urine samples, weight checks
• Stock review and ordering of clinical items
• Basic first aid knowledge
• Health and safety awareness

Skills Required