Healthcare Assistant (HCA) - GP Practice
Job Description
Healthcare Assistant (HCA) – GP Practice
\nLocation: Northampton
\n Contract Type: Permanent
\n Salary: Competitive
\n Hours: To Be Confirmed
About the Role
\nWe are seeking a motivated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join a busy and supportive GP Practice in Northampton.
\nWorking 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.
\nKey Responsibilities
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Provide a high-quality phlebotomy service
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Undertake NHS Health Checks and routine health assessments
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Record blood pressure, height, weight, ECGs, urinalysis, peak flow measurements, and other baseline observations
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Assist with wound care, infection prevention and control, and minor surgical procedures
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Process laboratory samples and maintain accurate clinical records using SystmOne
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Chaperone patients during clinical examinations where required
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Maintain vaccine cold chain records and monitor clinical equipment
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Restock clinical rooms and maintain medical supplies
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Support health promotion initiatives and patient education
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Work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary primary care team
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What We’re Looking ForEssential
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Phlebotomy Certificate
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Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Strong organisational and IT skills
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Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
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Commitment to delivering high-quality patient-centred care
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Understanding of confidentiality and information governance
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Desirable
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Previous experience working within General Practice
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Experience using SystmOne
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Experience undertaking NHS Health Checks
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Knowledge of infection prevention and control procedures
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What’s on Offer
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Permanent position within a supportive GP Practice
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Opportunity to develop clinical skills within Primary Care
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Ongoing training and professional development
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Company pension
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Health & wellbeing programme
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On-site parking
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Referral programme
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If you are an experienced Healthcare Assistant looking for your next opportunity within Primary Care, we would welcome a confidential discussion.
\nPlease get in touch or send your CV to learn more.
