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Monkfield Medical Practice

Health Care Assistant

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Job summary

We are looking for a HCA to support the growth of the practice, who will work under the direct supervision of the senior practice nurse in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols. The HCA will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.

Main duties of the job

Working under the direct supervision of the senior practice nurse and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.

About us

Monkfield Medical Practice (MMP) is a friendly, modern, forward thinking GP surgery providing sustainable healthcare to Cambourne with over 14000 patients. We have a cohesive multi-disciplinary team. You will be joining a large cohesive multi-disciplinary team of General Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technicians, Prescribing Clerks, Nursing team, Management and Administrative staff, Social Prescriber, First Contact Physiotherapist and a research team.

We are a committed to delivering high quality care and your CPD will be expected. The role is well supported through an accessible, friendly multi- disciplinary team and a dedicated administration team. The team have worked hard to make your day rewarding and stimulating.

Details

Date posted

29 July 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience n/a

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1478-26-0006

Job locations

Sackville Way

Great Cambourne

Cambridge

CB23 6HL

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

NHS health checks & long term condition reviews, including taking basic observations

ECG recording

Phlebotomy

Chaperoning duties

Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses

Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment

Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording

Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation

Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms

Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions, including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations

Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being

Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual

Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted

Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being

Job description

Job responsibilities

NHS health checks & long term condition reviews, including taking basic observations

ECG recording

Phlebotomy

Chaperoning duties

Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses

Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment

Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording

Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation

Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms

Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions, including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations

Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being

Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual

Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted

Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent (Care certificate)
  • Phlebotomy accredited

Desirable

  • Immunisation and Vaccination accredited

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working directly in a healthcare assistant role, adult health and social care, learning support or public health/health improvement (including unpaid work)
  • Health and Safety Awareness
  • Basic first aid knowledge
  • Basic knowledge about Blood Borne Diseases

Desirable

  • Experience working within a GP Practice
  • Demonstrates an understanding of Clinical Governance skill

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working directly in a healthcare assistant role, adult health and social care, learning support or public health/health improvement (including unpaid work)
  • Health and Safety Awareness
  • Basic first aid knowledge
  • Basic knowledge about Blood Borne Diseases

Desirable

  • Experience working within a GP Practice
  • Demonstrates an understanding of Clinical Governance skill

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Great communication skills
  • Customer Service skills/ Patient focussed
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Computer skills
  • Organisational skills
  • Effective time management skills
  • Confident around other Health Professionals
  • Great communication skills
  • Knowledge of IT systems, including ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet to create simple plans and reports

Desirable

  • Knowledge of community development approaches
  • Knowledge of motivational coaching and interview skills
  • Knowledge of VCSE and community services in the PCN

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent (Care certificate)
  • Phlebotomy accredited

Desirable

  • Immunisation and Vaccination accredited
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent (Care certificate)
  • Phlebotomy accredited

Desirable

  • Immunisation and Vaccination accredited

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working directly in a healthcare assistant role, adult health and social care, learning support or public health/health improvement (including unpaid work)
  • Health and Safety Awareness
  • Basic first aid knowledge
  • Basic knowledge about Blood Borne Diseases

Desirable

  • Experience working within a GP Practice
  • Demonstrates an understanding of Clinical Governance skill

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working directly in a healthcare assistant role, adult health and social care, learning support or public health/health improvement (including unpaid work)
  • Health and Safety Awareness
  • Basic first aid knowledge
  • Basic knowledge about Blood Borne Diseases

Desirable

  • Experience working within a GP Practice
  • Demonstrates an understanding of Clinical Governance skill

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Great communication skills
  • Customer Service skills/ Patient focussed
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Computer skills
  • Organisational skills
  • Effective time management skills
  • Confident around other Health Professionals
  • Great communication skills
  • Knowledge of IT systems, including ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet to create simple plans and reports

Desirable

  • Knowledge of community development approaches
  • Knowledge of motivational coaching and interview skills
  • Knowledge of VCSE and community services in the PCN

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent (Care certificate)
  • Phlebotomy accredited

Desirable

  • Immunisation and Vaccination accredited

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

Monkfield Medical Practice

Address

Sackville Way

Great Cambourne

Cambridge

CB23 6HL

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.monkfieldpractice.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Monkfield Medical Practice

Address

Sackville Way

Great Cambourne

Cambridge

CB23 6HL

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.monkfieldpractice.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Hannah Crisford

h.crisford@nhs.net

01954282460

Details

Date posted

29 July 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience n/a

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1478-26-0006

Job locations

Sackville Way

Great Cambourne

Cambridge

CB23 6HL

United Kingdom


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