Healthcare Assistant

Job summary High Lane Medical Centre is seeking to recruit an experienced Healthcare Assistant for16 hours weekly over 2 days Mondays and Wednesdays 8am to 4.30pm. There is also the requirement to undertake Home visits and be available for Saturday working. We are currently contracted to provide 6 Saturdays per annum. The successful candidate will be fundamental in providing Healthcare Support to our Nursing Team to ensure patients receive the best possible personal care. IT literacy is essential. Experience of EMIS Web, TQuest and Accurx is desirable, however, not essential for the right candidate Previous experience of phlebotomy is essential. Must be accurate and have a strong desire for attention to detail. NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent or working towards. Main duties of the job Healthcare Assistant Job summary Working under the direct supervision of the senior practice nurse and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care. Duties and responsibilities: Phlebotomy NHS Health Checks & New Patient Health Checks Blood Pressure checks Adhere to hypertension monitoring policy Urinalysis Health and Well-being Height, Weight, BMI measurements Weight Management & Advice Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate programmes to promote health and well-being, and prevent adverse effects on health and well-being Offer holistic service to patients and their families with an emphasis on prevention and self-care Refer to Wellbeing Coordinator Diabetic foot checks Chronic Disease management Undertake appropriate investigation, clinical observations and interventions following agreed guidelines for patients with chronic diseases CHD, Diabetes and Hypertension. Minor Surgery Assist GP in providing minor-surgery sessions, coil fits and implanon fittings, etc Wound Management Meet the needs of patients presenting for wound care and use dressing formulary Vaccinations Flu, pneumococcal vaccinations, following PSD This list is not exhaustive. About us High Lane Medical Centre is situated in a semi-rural area, 10 mins from Stockport and 30 mins from Manchester. We are a forward-thinking training practice, supportive of continued education, personal development and focused on providing high quality patient care to approx. c.7,500 patients. You will be joining an enthusiastic, well led and innovative practice team comprising: a principal GP, eight assistant part-time GPs, practice manager, six receptionists, 2 administrators, two secretaries, two practice nurses and a healthcare assistant. We have 2 small residential care homes and a large number above average of elderly patients. Our local federation is Viaduct Care who provide us with a pharmacy hub team, seasonal respiratory hub clinics, First Contact Practitioner (physio), Well-being Coordinator, Mental Health practitioner, and additional care coordinators. We host other services, in house; minor surgery, Midwifery services, Ultrasound, Audiology, joint injections, coil insertions and implants. We were ranked No. 1 surgery in England in 2022. Our last CQC rating was GOOD in 2020. We were recently ranked joint number 1 practice in Greater Manchester, and 12th In England. We are an active member of our local Primary Care Network which includes practices from Marple, Romiley and Hazel Grove. Details Date posted 01 September 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £25,760 to £27,476 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Job share Reference number A2963-26-0002 Job locations The Village Green, Buxton Road High Lane Stockport Cheshire SK6 8DR United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Healthcare Assistant Job summary: Working under the direct supervision of the senior practice nurse and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the pract…