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Brampton Medical Practice

Healthcare Assistant (HCA) Primary Care

The closing date is 12 March 2026

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Job summary

We are currently recruiting either a a full-time or part time Healthcare Assistant. Minimum commitment if part time is 20 hours per week.

We are also recruiting for bank/fixed terms posts. Please see our Bank Healthcare Assiatant post to apply

Hours of work are between 8am-6.30pm Monday-Friday with Saturday mornings on a team rota basis.

Applicants must have previous Healthcare Assistant experience including phlebotomy.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive the required amount of applicants

Main duties of the job

Working under the direct supervision of the lead practice nurse(s) and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the post-holder will be responsible for assisting the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care. At all times the post holder will work within established systems of clinical governance.

About us

We are a 6 partner semi rural dispensing and training practice serving approximately 16,700 patients operating over 2 sites on Brampton alomg with Corby Hill and Wetheral.

Details

Date posted

03 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,937 to £25,810 a year Pay rate currrently under review

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A2826-26-0007

Job locations

Brampton Medical Practice

4 Market Place

Brampton

Cumbria

CA8 1NL


Brampton Medical Practice Wetheral

Wetheral Branch Site

Carlisle

Ca4 8Jd


Brampton Medical Practice (Corby Hill)

Corby Hill Branch Site

Carlise

CA4 8PL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Support health promotion and prevention activities, including smoking cessation, weight management, and lifestyle interventions. Work within a Multi-Disciplinary Team to support patients with long-term conditions and health inequalities

NHS health checks / Weight Management

ECG recording

Phlebotomy

INRs Warfarin Management

Assist with Learning Disability and Mental Health annual reviews

Play a key role in vaccination and immunisation programmes

Chaperoning duties

Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses

Maintenance of surgical equipment

Cleaning of clinical areas within remit of role

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

At all times, observes infection control procedures and protocols to protect patients, colleagues and themselves.

Other Tasks:

To undertake any other reasonable duty commensurate to the position that is requested.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Support health promotion and prevention activities, including smoking cessation, weight management, and lifestyle interventions. Work within a Multi-Disciplinary Team to support patients with long-term conditions and health inequalities

NHS health checks / Weight Management

ECG recording

Phlebotomy

INRs Warfarin Management

Assist with Learning Disability and Mental Health annual reviews

Play a key role in vaccination and immunisation programmes

Chaperoning duties

Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses

Maintenance of surgical equipment

Cleaning of clinical areas within remit of role

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

At all times, observes infection control procedures and protocols to protect patients, colleagues and themselves.

Other Tasks:

To undertake any other reasonable duty commensurate to the position that is requested.

Person Specification

Other

Essential

  • Ability to cover a shift pattern between practice operating hours

Desirable

  • Car Driver Clean Licence or ability to travel between sites

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified in venepuncture
  • NVQ 2 in a healthcare/healthcare support
  • Care certificate or willingness to undertake and complete within 3 months of commencing in post
  • Good standard of general education GCSE grades or equivalent including English and Maths Grade 4 and above

Desirable

  • NVQ 3 in healthcare
  • Previous experience of working in a HCA role

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant experience in health promotion, prevention, and supporting long-term condition management

Desirable

  • Previous experience within a General Practice or health care role
  • Experience in EMIS Web

Knowldge and Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Good written communication skills, clear concise record keeping
  • IT Skills
  • Time management, able to prioritise and organise own workload
  • Knowledge of patient confidentiality policy

Desirable

  • Understanding of local and national policies for primary care, including QOF
Person Specification

Other

Essential

  • Ability to cover a shift pattern between practice operating hours

Desirable

  • Car Driver Clean Licence or ability to travel between sites

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified in venepuncture
  • NVQ 2 in a healthcare/healthcare support
  • Care certificate or willingness to undertake and complete within 3 months of commencing in post
  • Good standard of general education GCSE grades or equivalent including English and Maths Grade 4 and above

Desirable

  • NVQ 3 in healthcare
  • Previous experience of working in a HCA role

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant experience in health promotion, prevention, and supporting long-term condition management

Desirable

  • Previous experience within a General Practice or health care role
  • Experience in EMIS Web

Knowldge and Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Good written communication skills, clear concise record keeping
  • IT Skills
  • Time management, able to prioritise and organise own workload
  • Knowledge of patient confidentiality policy

Desirable

  • Understanding of local and national policies for primary care, including QOF

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

Brampton Medical Practice

Address

Brampton Medical Practice

4 Market Place

Brampton

Cumbria

CA8 1NL


Employer's website

https://bramptonmedicalpractice.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Brampton Medical Practice

Address

Brampton Medical Practice

4 Market Place

Brampton

Cumbria

CA8 1NL


Employer's website

https://bramptonmedicalpractice.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Samantha Gargett

Samantha.gargett1@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

03 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,937 to £25,810 a year Pay rate currrently under review

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A2826-26-0007

Job locations

Brampton Medical Practice

4 Market Place

Brampton

Cumbria

CA8 1NL


Brampton Medical Practice Wetheral

Wetheral Branch Site

Carlisle

Ca4 8Jd


Brampton Medical Practice (Corby Hill)

Corby Hill Branch Site

Carlise

CA4 8PL


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