Healthcare Assistant (HCA) - GP Practice

Healthcare Assistant (HCA) – GP Practice

Location: Northampton
\n Contract Type: Permanent
\n Salary: Competitive
\n 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

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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.

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