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.