Downton Surgery

Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

Downton Surgery View all jobs


Inner London, Greater London
Permanent
Radiographer

Posted 23 day(s) ago

Reference: A5734-26-0002


Job summary

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join our busy and supportive team at Downton Surgery.

Working closely with the Practice nursing team, you will play an important role in delivering high-quality care, supporting a wide range of clinical services and helping ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the practice. This is an excellent oppurtunity for an experienced HCA looking to develop their career within Primary care.

Main duties of the job

  • Provide a high quality phlebotomy service
  • Undertake NHS Health Checks and routine health assessments
  • Record base line observations and ECG's
  • Assist with wound care, infection prevention and control
  • Process Laboratory samples and maintain accurate clinical records
  • Chaperone patients during clinical examinations where required
  • Maintain vaccine cold chai records and monitor clinical equipment
  • Restock clinical rooms and maintain medical supplies
  • Support health promotion initiatives and patient education
  • Work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary primary care team
About us

Our established practice serves over 7,000 patients with a commitment to delivering exceptional primary care services. We pride ourselves on being a friendly, supportive team that values both experience and enthusiasm. Our collaborative approach creates an inclusive environment where every team member contributes to patient care excellence. We invest heavily in professional development through training opportunities, mentorship, and career progression pathways. Benefits include competitive salary, NHS pension, professional development funding, and flexible working arrangements. Join our forward-thinking practice where innovation meets compassionate care, and where your professional growth is actively supported.

Details
Date posted

14 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A5734-26-0002

Job locations

Downton Surgery

Moot Lane

Downton

Salisbury

SP5 3JP

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

Working closely with the Practice Nursing Team, you will play an important role in delivering high-quality patient care, supporting a wide range of clinical services, and helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the practice.

Managing our own clinics which will include wound care, phlebotomy and Long term conditions.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Working closely with the Practice Nursing Team, you will play an important role in delivering high-quality patient care, supporting a wide range of clinical services, and helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the practice.

Managing our own clinics which will include wound care, phlebotomy and Long term conditions.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential
  • Phlebotomy Certificate
  • Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organisational and IT skills
  • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
  • Commitment to delivering high-quality patient-centred care
  • Understanding of confidentiality and information governance
Desirable
  • Previous experience working within General Practice
  • Experience using SystmOne
  • Experience undertaking NHS Health Checks
  • Compression and advanced wound care knowledge
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
  • Phlebotomy Certificate
  • Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organisational and IT skills
  • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
  • Commitment to delivering high-quality patient-centred care
  • Understanding of confidentiality and information governance
Desirable
  • Previous experience working within General Practice
  • Experience using SystmOne
  • Experience undertaking NHS Health Checks
  • Compression and advanced wound care knowledge
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details
Employer name

Downton Surgery

Address

Downton Surgery

Moot Lane

Downton

Salisbury

SP5 3JP

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.downtonsurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details
Employer name

Downton Surgery

Address

Downton Surgery

Moot Lane

Downton

Salisbury

SP5 3JP

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.downtonsurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)