Healthcare Assistant

Job description

Assistant Practitioner / Healthcare Assistant

Location: St Peter’s Health Centre

Contract Type: Temporary

Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)

Start Date: As soon as possible

About the Role

We are recruiting an Assistant Practitioner / Healthcare Assistant to join a busy and supportive primary care team at St Peter’s Health Centre.

This is a varied role supporting both clinical and administrative services, working as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake new patient health checks and baseline observations (BP, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation)
• Support delivery of health promotion and chronic disease management clinics
• Carry out venepuncture, ECGs, and routine clinical procedures
• Administer flu vaccinations (when trained)
• Provide wound care, dressings, and minor clinical interventions
• Assist with minor procedures and chaperone duties
• Prepare and maintain clinical rooms, equipment, and stock levels
• Ensure accurate clinical documentation and record keeping
• Support specimen handling and ensure safe transfer
• Deliver patient education and opportunistic health promotion

Essential Requirements

• Healthcare qualification (Level 3 or equivalent) or working towards
• Experience working in a healthcare setting
• Competent in venepuncture and ECGs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Good IT skills and ability to maintain accurate patient records

Desirable

• Experience in primary care or GP practice settings
• Phlebotomy and vaccination certification
• Experience supporting chronic disease clinics
• Knowledge of clinical systems such as SystmOne or EMIS
• Experience in wound care and minor procedures

Why Apply?

• Join a supportive and collaborative primary care team
• Opportunity to develop a wide range of clinical skills
• Be part of a service focused on prevention, education, and patient-centred care
• Access to training and ongoing professional development
• Contribute to improving community health outcomes

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Brighton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

19-05-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English