Job requirements
Essential
13 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a GP practice, NHS or healthcare setting
- Experience
Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience
Ability to provide compassionate and professional patient care
- Experience
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience
Understanding of confidentiality and infection control
- Qualifications
Care Certificate
- Qualifications
Previous experience in a healthcare environment (GP practice, hospital, care home, community care, outpatient clinic, etc.)
- Qualifications
Good understanding of:
- Qualifications
Confidentiality and information governance
- Qualifications
Infection prevention and control
- Qualifications
Safeguarding adults and children
- Qualifications
Basic life support (BLS/CPR)
- Qualifications
Health and safety
Desirable
11 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
GP practice experience
- Experience
Phlebotomy and ECG experience
- Experience
Experience using clinical systems such as EMIS
- Experience
Experience supporting minor surgery or treatment room clinics
- Qualifications
NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
- Qualifications
Clinical skills training, such as:
- Qualifications
Venepuncture (phlebotomy) certificate
- Qualifications
ECG training
- Qualifications
Blood pressure and clinical observation.
- Qualifications
Specimen handling
- Qualifications
Experience with GP clinical systems such as EMIS Web
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly GP practice team. The successful candidate will support our clinical team in delivering high-quality patient care, carrying out a range of HCA duties including clinical observations, phlebotomy, ECGs, health checks and supporting long-term condition reviews.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated HCA to develop their skills within primary care, working closely with GPs, Practice Nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team. The role will also include supporting minor surgery clinics.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and motivated Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly GP practice team. The successful candidate will work alongside GPs, Practice Nurses and the wider clinical team to provide high-quality patient care.
The role will involve supporting routine HCA duties within general practice, with support for our Minor Surgery Clinic.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Undertake routine Healthcare Assistant duties including:Venepuncture (blood taking)Recording blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturations, height and weightPerforming ECGsNHS Health Checks and lifestyle reviewsSupporting chronic disease management clinicsUrine testing and processing clinical samplesWound care and other clinical tasks within competence and training
- Support Practice Nurses and GPs with patient care and clinical procedures
- Prepare and maintain clinical rooms, ensuring equipment and supplies are available
- Provide support during minor surgery clinics when required
- Maintain accurate patient records using the practice clinical system
- Ensure confidentiality, infection prevention and safeguarding procedures are followed
- Work effectively as part of the multidisciplinary primary care team
- Participate in training and development opportunities
About us
Coalbrook Surgery is in the village of Pontyberem, equidistant from the towns of Carmarthen and Llanelli and is part of the Amman Gwendraeth Cluster. It is a well established, friendly Practice, currently consisting of 3 GP Partners who are supported by an excellent nursing team and an enthusiastic, competent administrative team.
Details
- Date posted: 28 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience Salary Available Upon Request
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: M0044-26-0260
- Job locations: Coalbrook Surgery, 18 Coalbrook Road, Pontyberem, LLANELLI, SA15 5HU, United Kingdom
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This advert is for Health Care Assistant - Coalbrook Surgery with GP Practice in Wales in Llanelli, Wales. It is listed as a Healthcare assistant role. The advertised salary is Negotiable. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Nov 2026.
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