Garretts Green Lane Surgery

HealthCare Assistant

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North East England
Temporary
Exercise Therapist

Posted 17 day(s) ago

Reference: 2342474


Job summary

A Medical Healthcare Assistant (HCA) plays a vital role in supporting doctors, nurses, and the wider multidisciplinary team in delivering high-quality patient care. Working under the supervision of registered healthcare professionals, the HCA provides essential clinical and personal care to patients while helping ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the medical service.

HCAs are often the staff members who spend the most time with patients, offering reassurance, dignity, and compassionate care. The role requires a caring nature, good communication skills, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Wea re looking for previous experience in a clinical health care assistance role.

  • Compassionate, patient-focused approach

  • Good communication and teamwork skills

  • Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision

  • Basic clinical awareness and willingness to learn

  • Reliable, organised, and professional attitude

  • We are offering this role as either a Part-time or Full-time basis.

  • Main duties of the job

    Phlebotomy

    Wound care

    New patient health checks

    NHS health checks

    Flu vaccinations

    Contraception reviews

    Smoking cessation

    BP reviews

    Pre-diabetic checks

    Over 75ys checks

    Learning Disability reviews (partial)

    Asthma reviews

    Diabetic reviews

    CHD reviews

    Stroke reviews

    Rheumatology reviews

    24hr blood pressure monitor

    Infection control

    Assist GP with coil/implant insertion & removal

    Clinical coding - admin tasks

    Home visits

    About us

    Garretts Green Lane Surgery is a small practice in B26. We are a family run surgery, with 2 GP's, Nurse prescriber, 3 reception staff, secretary and pharmacy team - along with a paramedic, social prescriber, physiotherapist and mental health workers.

    Details
    Date posted

    15 September 2026

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    Depending on experience n/a

    Contract

    Fixed term

    Duration

    5 days

    Working pattern

    Part-time

    Reference number

    A5987-26-0009

    Job locations

    Garretts Green Lane Surgery

    172 Garretts Green Lane

    Birmingham

    B26 2SB

    United Kingdom


    Job description
    Job responsibilities

    New patient health checks

    NHS health checks

    Flu vaccinations

    Contraception reviews

    Smoking cessation

    BP reviews

    Pre-diabetic reviews

    Over 75yr checks

    Learning Disability checks (partial)

    Asthma reviews

    Diabetic reviews

    CHD reviews

    Stroke reviews

    Rheumatology reviews

    Phlebotomy

    Wound care

    24 hr blood pressure monitor

    Infection control

    Assist GP with coil/implant insertion & removal

    Clinical coding - admin tasks

    Home visits

    Job description
    Job responsibilities

    New patient health checks

    NHS health checks

    Flu vaccinations

    Contraception reviews

    Smoking cessation

    BP reviews

    Pre-diabetic reviews

    Over 75yr checks

    Learning Disability checks (partial)

    Asthma reviews

    Diabetic reviews

    CHD reviews

    Stroke reviews

    Rheumatology reviews

    Phlebotomy

    Wound care

    24 hr blood pressure monitor

    Infection control

    Assist GP with coil/implant insertion & removal

    Clinical coding - admin tasks

    Home visits

    Person Specification
    Experience
    Essential
    • 1-2 years medical HCA experience withing secondary or primary care.
    Desirable
    • Experience in GP setting desirable.
    Person Specification
    Experience
    Essential
    • 1-2 years medical HCA experience withing secondary or primary care.
    Desirable
    • Experience in GP setting desirable.
    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

    Garretts Green Lane Surgery

    Address

    Garretts Green Lane Surgery

    172 Garretts Green Lane

    Birmingham

    B26 2SB

    United Kingdom


    Employer's website

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

    Employer details
    Employer name

    Garretts Green Lane Surgery

    Address

    Garretts Green Lane Surgery

    172 Garretts Green Lane

    Birmingham

    B26 2SB

    United Kingdom


    Employer's website

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