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Beechfield Medical Centre

Health Care Assistant Maternity Cover

The closing date is 30 March 2026

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Job summary

Beechfield Medical Centre is a well-established and highly regarded practice based in the heart of the Lincolnshire market town of Spalding. We operate from modern purpose built premises and we seek an enthusiastic, highly motivated Health Care Assistant to join our team as we look to develop and enhance the services we are able to offer to our nearly 20000 patients, particularly as we integrate our services for the wider community of a Primary Care Network within our locality.

Main duties of the job

You will be flexible, well organised, have excellent communications skills and the ability to work within tight deadlines to meet common goals. Working under the direct supervision of the practice nurse team 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

We Offer:

Competitive salary depending on experience and qualifications

Significant relevant training and development opportunities

Five weeks annual leave initially, plus Public Holidays

Membership of the NHS Pensions Scheme

FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE PRACTICE IS AVAILABLE AT www.Beechfieldmc.co.uk

Details

Date posted

16 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A2096-26-0002

Job locations

Beechfield Gardens

Spalding

Lincolnshire

PE11 1UN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Working under the direct supervision of the practice nurse team 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.

Duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

New patient health checks

ECG recording

Phlebotomy

Chaperoning duties

Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses

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

    Working under the direct supervision of the practice nurse team 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.

    Duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

    New patient health checks

    ECG recording

    Phlebotomy

    Chaperoning duties

    Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses

    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

      Experience

      Essential

      • Experience of working in care setting

      Desirable

      • Experience of working in GP practice

      Qualifications

      Desirable

      • Completion of Care Certificate
      • Qualified to NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
      Person Specification

      Experience

      Essential

      • Experience of working in care setting

      Desirable

      • Experience of working in GP practice

      Qualifications

      Desirable

      • Completion of Care Certificate
      • Qualified to NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

      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

      Beechfield Medical Centre

      Address

      Beechfield Gardens

      Spalding

      Lincolnshire

      PE11 1UN


      Employer's website

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

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Beechfield Medical Centre

      Address

      Beechfield Gardens

      Spalding

      Lincolnshire

      PE11 1UN


      Employer's website

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

      Employer contact details

      For questions about the job, contact:

      HR Advisor

      Sasha Reddin

      sasha.reddin@nhs.net

      01775724088

      Details

      Date posted

      16 March 2026

      Pay scheme

      Other

      Salary

      Depending on experience

      Contract

      Fixed term

      Duration

      12 months

      Working pattern

      Full-time, Part-time

      Reference number

      A2096-26-0002

      Job locations

      Beechfield Gardens

      Spalding

      Lincolnshire

      PE11 1UN


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