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Health Care Assistant
Alconbury & Brampton Surgeries
Inner London, Greater London
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Health Care Assistant to join our friendly healthcare team.
1 month(s) ago
Health Care Assistant
Alconbury & Brampton Surgeries
Inner London, Greater London
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Health Care Assistant to join our friendly healthcare team.
1 month(s) ago
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: A1322-26-0010
Job summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Health Care Assistant to join our friendly healthcare team. In this vital role, you will provide high-quality support to patients , ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being. Your enthusiasm and proactive approach will help create a positive environment where individuals feel cared for and respected. Working with our GP and Nursing team you will play a crucial part in delivering a high standard of patient care helping us meet our patients needs. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives while developing your skills in healthcare.
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities
- Collection of laboratory specimens including venepuncture.
- Recording ECGs.
- Performing hearing tests.
- Recording routine blood pressure measurements (diabetic Checks, Hypertension checks).
- Routine urinalysis.
- Recording peak flow measurements.
- Co-ordinate INR clinic.
- Performing new patient registration medicals (NHS Health Checks)
- Prep & putting blood tests on computer as requested by GP in advance of a clinic.
- Clean storage areas and replenish stock in consulting rooms.
- Order consumables.
- Use of the computer for appropriate and accurate data entry.
- Participation in appropriate educational updates and various meetings as and when arranged.
- Contribute a share of cover to facilitate the team taking annual leave and/or in the event of other unplanned absences.
- Communicate clearly and empathetically with patients, families, and team members to foster trust and understanding
- Maintain accurate records of care provided using IT systems designed for healthcare documentation
- Contribute to a safe environment by adhering to health and safety guidelines, including infection control procedures
About us
The practice currently has a list of just over 14800 patients which is due to expand to accommodate local housing developments. There are two surgery sites and we are opening a third where this post will be based. The main surgery is at Alconbury, five miles north of Huntingdon. One branch surgery (which serves 50% of the practice population) is at Brampton, one mile west of Huntingdon. The new Branch at The Glade is at Alconbury Weald and will initially serve 20% of our Practice population. There are four Partners, six salaried doctors, and up to ten GP Registrars. We also host year 4, 5 and 6 Medical Students from Cambridge University.
The Team
This is led by the Practice Manager, Melanie Gearing. She is supported by an experienced admin team consisting of a Operations Manager, Assistant Manager, twelve Receptionists, four Medical Secretaries and six Dispensers.
Our five Nurse team between them provide a full time treatment room service for both surgeries and are supported by four Health Care Assistants who perform purely technical clinical tasks. Our nurses see many patients for initial advice on minor illnesses, as well as performing more traditional nursing duties including family planning.
As a member of the A1 Primary Care Network we have a physiotherapist, Clinical Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, health and wellbeing coach and Social Prescriber attached to the Practice to support us in our delivery of care to patients.
Details
Date posted
26 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A1322-26-0010
Job locations
School lane
Alconbury
Huntingdon
Cambs
PE28 4EQ
United Kingdom
Glade Surgery,
The Boulevard, Enterprise Campus
Alconbury Weald
HUNTINGDON
Cambridgeshire
PE28 4XA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Collection of laboratory specimens including venepuncture.
- Recording ECGs.
- Performing hearing tests.
- Recording routine blood pressure measurements (diabetic Checks, Hypertension checks).
- Routine urinalysis.
- Recording peak flow measurements.
- Co-ordinate INR clinic.
- Performing new patient registration medicals (NHS Health Checks)
- Prep & putting blood tests on computer as requested by GP in advance of a clinic.
- Clean storage areas and replenish stock in consulting rooms.
- Order consumables.
- Use of the computer for appropriate and accurate data entry.
- Participation in appropriate educational updates and various meetings as and when arranged.
- Contribute a share of cover to facilitate the team taking annual leave and/or in the event of other unplanned absences.
- Communicate clearly and empathetically with patients, families, and team members to foster trust and understanding
- Maintain accurate records of care provided using IT systems designed for healthcare documentation
- Contribute to a safe environment by adhering to health and safety guidelines, including infection control procedures
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Collection of laboratory specimens including venepuncture.
- Recording ECGs.
- Performing hearing tests.
- Recording routine blood pressure measurements (diabetic Checks, Hypertension checks).
- Routine urinalysis.
- Recording peak flow measurements.
- Co-ordinate INR clinic.
- Performing new patient registration medicals (NHS Health Checks)
- Prep & putting blood tests on computer as requested by GP in advance of a clinic.
- Clean storage areas and replenish stock in consulting rooms.
- Order consumables.
- Use of the computer for appropriate and accurate data entry.
- Participation in appropriate educational updates and various meetings as and when arranged.
- Contribute a share of cover to facilitate the team taking annual leave and/or in the event of other unplanned absences.
- Communicate clearly and empathetically with patients, families, and team members to foster trust and understanding
- Maintain accurate records of care provided using IT systems designed for healthcare documentation
- Contribute to a safe environment by adhering to health and safety guidelines, including infection control procedures
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications
- Essential criteria:
- Numerate
- Literate
- Computer literate
- Customer service skills
- Copes well under pressure
- Motivated
- Willing to learn
- Ability to use initiative
- Display good time management skills
- Flexible
- Be pleasant and good humoured
- Trained phlebotomist
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
Desirable
- Desirable criteria:
- Have an understanding of the NHS and/or General Practice
- Recognised HCA qualification to diploma level or above
- A demonstrable commitment to professional development
- Phlebotomy experience
- Past experience of use with Emis
- Experience of Microsoft Office software
- Experience of dealing with the public/patients
- Previous experience working in a GP Surgery is preferred but not essential; training will be provided for the right candidate
- Strong communication skills in English are essential for effective interaction with patients and team members
- Basic IT skills are required for maintaining electronic care records accurately
- Join us in delivering compassionate, patient focussed care that truly makes a difference! We value energetic individuals eager to grow within the healthcare field. This paid position offers the chance to develop your skills while supporting those who need it most.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications
- Essential criteria:
- Numerate
- Literate
- Computer literate
- Customer service skills
- Copes well under pressure
- Motivated
- Willing to learn
- Ability to use initiative
- Display good time management skills
- Flexible
- Be pleasant and good humoured
- Trained phlebotomist
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
Desirable
- Desirable criteria:
- Have an understanding of the NHS and/or General Practice
- Recognised HCA qualification to diploma level or above
- A demonstrable commitment to professional development
- Phlebotomy experience
- Past experience of use with Emis
- Experience of Microsoft Office software
- Experience of dealing with the public/patients
- Previous experience working in a GP Surgery is preferred but not essential; training will be provided for the right candidate
- Strong communication skills in English are essential for effective interaction with patients and team members
- Basic IT skills are required for maintaining electronic care records accurately
- Join us in delivering compassionate, patient focussed care that truly makes a difference! We value energetic individuals eager to grow within the healthcare field. This paid position offers the chance to develop your skills while supporting those who need it most.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Alconbury & Brampton Surgeries
Address
School lane
Alconbury
Huntingdon
Cambs
PE28 4EQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.alconburybramptonsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Alconbury & Brampton Surgeries
Address
School lane
Alconbury
Huntingdon
Cambs
PE28 4EQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.alconburybramptonsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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