Health Care Assistant

New Lyminge Surgery is seeking a friendly, motivated Health Care Assistant to join our supportive primary care team. The post holder will work alongside GPs and the nursing team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care to our practice population.

The Health Care Assistant will work under the supervision of the nursing team and GPs to provide routine clinical care, including:

Blood pressure monitoring and recording observations

ECGs

NHS Health Checks

Wound care and dressings

Supporting chronic disease management clinics

Maintaining accurate and timely clinical records

Adhering to infection control, health & safety, and practice policies

Preparing and maintaining clinical rooms and equipment

Providing a professional, caring service to patients at all times

New Lyminge Surgery is a well-established GP practice with just over 4000 patients and is committed to providing safe, effective, and compassionate care to our local community. We pride ourselves on teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

New Lyminge Surgery is part of the Folkestone, Hythe and Rural Primary Care Network.

The Health Care Assistant will support the clinical team in the delivery of essential patient care services. The role requires good communication skills, a caring approach, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards at all times.

• Experience working as a Health Care Assistant in a GP Practice
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Competent IT skills, including use of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Knowledge of EMIS Web

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
• Care Certificate
• Willingness to undertake any further training associated with the role

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.