Healthcare Assistant (HCA) - GP Practice

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.