Start Date
Immediate
Expiry Date
05 Feb, 27
Salary
40000.0
Posted On
07 Nov, 26
Experience
1 year(s) or above
Remote Job
Yes
Telecommute
Yes
Sponsor Visa
No
Skills
Industry
Home Health & Elder Care
Meridian Health & Social Care are a domiciliary care company in Tamworth and Lichfield who provide a range of care and support services for our service users. We strive to offer support and guidance to the people we care for, providing them with the confidence and resources to live a healthy, safe, happy life in their own homes.
Our team celebrates, equality, diversity and is committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all.
Our main priority for this job role is to recruit passionate new Care Assistant's. Caring individuals with the right values, behaviours and attitudes that match our own, such as kindness, loyalty and being passionate about making a difference in people's lives – could this be you?
Our benefits include:
As a care worker your responsibilities may include some support with personal care needs and preparing meals, as well as help to take part in a wide range of special interests and activities that support their health and wellbeing such as gardening, shopping trips and social occasions. No two days will be the same!
Our service users are individuals, and all deserve to be treated as such.
Working in care can be flexible, as your hours are usually based on shift patterns, so a work/life balance that suits you is achievable. Experience and qualifications are always desirable but for this role your values and attitude towards caring for our clients is the most important thing.
Go back Primary Care Careers Healthcare Assistant The closing date is 31 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Houghton Close Surgery is looking for a healthcare assistant (HCA) to join the practice in this vital patient-facing role with both clinical and administrative responsibilities. The role is offered on a part-time basis, for 12 hours per week ideally on Tuesday and Fridays. Flexibility is required to cover sickness, annual leave and mandatory training as needed. The role will offer you the opportunity to build on your experience, skills and competence, requiring you to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Main duties of the job Provide wound care assessment and treatment within sphere of competence and with supervision of practice nurses where necessary. Perform venepuncture. Perform health checks to patients identified by the practice. Perform ECGs, BP readings and urine testing. Deliver ear care to patients within current guidelines. Deliver opportunistic health promotion including smoking, diet, exercise and sexual health. Participate in annual influenza vaccination programme, administering the vaccine to adults under patient specific direction (PSDs) as directed by the lead GP. Assist clinicians in minor surgery/procedures including coil fits. Prioritise workload and intervene appropriately to treat emergency situations. Apply infection control measures in accordance with local and national guidelines Ensure stock levels of medical supplies and drugs are rotated and maintained to agreed levels. Document data on computer system using READ codes to ensure accurate retrieval of information for monitoring and audit purposes. Document all telephone and surgery consultations according to practice policy. Ordering of all medical supplies and maintains stock control. About us Houghton Close Surgery is a semi-rural, GMS dispensing practice in mid-Bedfordshire with approximately 11,700 patients. Housed in a large, modern, purpose-built surgery, we are a cohesive, hard-working and friendly team providing high-quality care to our patients and a supportive working environment for our staff. We are a forward-thinking training practice, supporting both GP registrars and Cambridge medical students. The practice consists of six partners, two salaried GPs, registrars, a practice manager, nursing, dispensary and administrative teams. We also benefit from a full complement of PCN staff including a clinical pharmacy team, advanced nurse practitioner, GP assistant and physician associate. Our aim is to provide excellent clinical care that is available, accessible and efficient. We recognise the importance of teamwork in achieving this goal and are committed to supporting the wellbeing, development and job satisfaction of our staff. Details Date posted 20 October 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £13.14 to £13.36 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 30025 Job locations 1 Houghton Close Ampthill Bedfordshire MK45 2TG United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification. Job description Job responsibilities If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification. Person Specification The healthcare assistant role within general practice can be very different to the role within other settings and as such we are looking for applications from only those with previous primary care experience. All applicants should ensure that they live within reasonable commuting distance. All applicants should have the following skills and qualifications: Essential To be considered for the role you must have experience of working within a GP practice. Strong clinical skills including recording ECGs, blood pressure and basic wound care. Excellent patient-facing communication and interpersonal skills. Confidential manner with a compassionate and respectful approach, placing a high value on the dignity of patients, relatives, carers and colleagues. Ability to work independently, determining own workload priorities, as well as working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Strong organisational and time management skills. Person Specification The healthcare assistant role within general practice can be very different to the role within other settings and as such we are looking for applications from only those with previous primary care experience. All applicants should ensure that they live within reasonable commuting distance. All applicants should have the following skills and qualifications: Meridian Health & Social Care are a domiciliary care company in Tamworth and Lichfield who provide a range of care and support services for our service users. We strive to offer support and guidance to the people we care for, providing them with the confidence and resources to live a healthy, safe, happy life in their own homes.
Our team celebrates, equality, diversity and is committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all.
Our main priority for this job role is to recruit passionate new Care Assistant's. Caring individuals with the right values, behaviours and attitudes that match our own, such as kindness, loyalty and being passionate about making a difference in people's lives – could this be you?
Our benefits include:
As a care worker your responsibilities may include some support with personal care needs and preparing meals, as well as help to take part in a wide range of special interests and activities that support their health and wellbeing such as gardening, shopping trips and social occasions. No two days will be the same!
Our service users are individuals, and all deserve to be treated as such.
Working in care can be flexible, as your hours are usually based on shift patterns, so a work/life balance that suits you is achievable. Experience and qualifications are always desirable but for this role your values and attitude towards caring for our clients is the most important thing.
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