Healthcare Assistant (HCA) - GP Practice

Posted 12 hours 23 minutes ago by Flexzo

Permanent
Not Specified
Laboratory Jobs
Northamptonshire, Northampton, United Kingdom, NN4 8QF
Job Description

Healthcare Assistant (HCA) - GP Practice

Location: Northampton
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive
Hours: To Be Confirmed

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join a busy and supportive GP Practice in Northampton.

Working closely with the Practice Nursing Team, you will play an important role in delivering high-quality patient care, supporting a wide range of clinical services, and helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HCA looking to develop their career within Primary Care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide a high-quality phlebotomy service

  • Undertake NHS Health Checks and routine health assessments

  • Record blood pressure, height, weight, ECGs, urinalysis, peak flow measurements, and other baseline observations

  • Assist with wound care, infection prevention and control, and minor surgical procedures

  • Process laboratory samples and maintain accurate clinical records using SystmOne

  • Chaperone patients during clinical examinations where required

  • Maintain vaccine cold chain records and monitor clinical equipment

  • Restock clinical rooms and maintain medical supplies

  • Support health promotion initiatives and patient education

  • Work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary primary care team

What We're Looking ForEssential

  • Phlebotomy Certificate

  • Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Strong organisational and IT skills

  • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

  • Commitment to delivering high-quality patient-centred care

  • Understanding of confidentiality and information governance

Desirable

  • Previous experience working within General Practice

  • Experience using SystmOne

  • Experience undertaking NHS Health Checks

  • Knowledge of infection prevention and control procedures

What's on Offer

  • Permanent position within a supportive GP Practice

  • Opportunity to develop clinical skills within Primary Care

  • Ongoing training and professional development

  • Company pension

  • Health & wellbeing programme

  • On-site parking

  • Referral programme

If you are an experienced Healthcare Assistant looking for your next opportunity within Primary Care, we would welcome a confidential discussion.

Please get in touch or send your CV to learn more.