Healthcare Assistant (HCA) - GP Practice

Job Description

Healthcare Assistant (HCA) – GP Practice

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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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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. xkybehq

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