Health Care Assistant

Job description

127/129 Auchinairn Road, Bishopbriggs, Glasgow G64 1NF

Auchinairn Medical Practice welcomes applications for the role of Health Care Assistant, for 30 hours per week (working pattern negotiable).

We are a busy, forward-thinking practice, situated in Bishopbriggs, Glasgow. We have a current patient list size of approximately 7000 and provide an extended range of clinical services and care to our local population. The practice team consists of 4x GP Partners, 2x Salaried GPs, 1x Practice Nurse, 1x existing Health Care Assistant and an administration team of 7. We also receive support from the wider multi-disciplinary team by having Pharmacists work with us from NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, as well as Physiotherapy cover. As a training practice, we are proud to mentor trainee GPs and Medical Students throughout the year.

We are seeking a qualified Health Care Assistant to join our team, who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care within our busy practice. Working alongside GPs, our Practice Nurse and the wider multi-disciplinary team, you will play a key role in supporting patient care and promoting health & wellbeing within our community.

Key responsibilities

Performing routine health checks such as blood pressure monitoring, height/ weight checks

Recording accurate patient information using EMIS & Docman clinical systems

Supporting chronic disease management and working in conjunction with our Practice Nurse and Patient Services Administrator to maintain a robust recall system

Promotion of health & wellbeing, offering guidance and advice to patients

Participating in stock checking, maintenance and ordering

Maintaining a clean, safe clinical environment

What we are looking for

Experience working in a healthcare setting (GP practice preferred)

SVQ Level 2/3 in Healthcare (or equivalent)

Excellent communication & interpersonal skills

A caring, professional & patient-focused approach

In return, Auchinairn Medical Practice offers a supportive team environment, with opportunities for training and development in the future. We offer a competitive salary, with 5 weeks annual leave per annum, pro rata, along with 10 public holidays, pro rata.

If you wish to apply for the post, please send your CV and covering letter to Megan Enright, Practice Manager via email: megan.enright@nhs.scot. Additionally, if you wish to discuss the post further or enquire informally about any aspects of the role, please email our Practice Manager.

Please note that we anticipate a high volume of applications for the post, and we reserve the right to close the advertisement early. Please also note that if you have not heard from the practice within four weeks of the closing date, you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in the recruitment process.

We value our close-knit, friendly practice team and pride ourselves on having a great working relationship- we look forward to hearing from you soon!

Contract Type: Permanent

Posted On: 22/05/2026

Closing Date: 05/06/2026

How To Apply: If you wish to apply for the post, please send your CV and covering letter to Megan Enright, Practice Manager via email: megan.enright@nhs.scot

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Glasgow

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

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