Healthcare Assistant - Dean Medical Practice, Coleford

Job Description

The Healthcare Assistant supports clinicians and patients at Dean Medical Practice by carrying out delegated clinical and administrative care tasks. Typical duties may include taking blood samples, recording observations, measuring blood pressure, assisting with health checks, updating patient records, preparing clinical rooms and maintaining infection-control standards. Candidates are expected to have relevant healthcare experience or a recognised healthcare qualification, good communication skills, compassion, confidentiality and the ability to work safely within agreed procedures. The role requires teamwork, reliability, accurate record keeping and a professional approach when supporting patients of different ages and needs. Training may be provided for practice-specific systems and procedures.

Company Info

G DOC Ltd operates Dean Medical Practice in Coleford, Gloucestershire, providing NHS primary care services to local patients. As a GP practice, its multidisciplinary team typically includes general practitioners, nurses, healthcare assistants, administrative staff and other allied professionals. The practice supports routine consultations, chronic-disease management, health checks, preventative care, treatment-room services and coordination with wider NHS services. A Healthcare Assistant works within this team under appropriate clinical supervision, helping clinicians deliver safe, efficient and patient-focused care. The organisation is likely to value confidentiality, safeguarding, infection prevention, accurate documentation and respectful communication. Candidates should check the official vacancy information for the exact employer structure, working hours, benefits and reporting arrangements, as these can vary between practice-based roles.

Destination Guide

The United Kingdom offers employment across healthcare, technology, finance, education, manufacturing, retail and public services. The NHS and private care providers regularly recruit healthcare assistants, nurses and support workers, although requirements differ by role and employer. UK culture is diverse and generally values punctuality, privacy, politeness and clear workplace communication. Lifestyle ranges from busy cities to quieter rural communities such as Coleford, with good public services, historic towns and varied outdoor activities. Living costs are usually highest in London and major cities; Gloucestershire is generally more moderate but housing availability should be checked locally. Most overseas workers need a visa before starting employment. Healthcare roles may require an eligible sponsored occupation, an approved employer and relevant English-language, qualification or registration evidence. Applicants should confirm current rules through GOV.UK and check whether the employer offers sponsorship. Arrange housing, tax, banking, transport and NHS access before relocating.