Job summary
A vacancy
has arisen in our busy GP practice in the market town of March, Cambs
for a part-time Healthcare Assistant. We are looking for an enthusiastic
and motivated person to join our friendly team. We pride ourselves on teamwork
and offer a high standard of support and guidance to all our staff.
The
successful candidate will provide support to our Clinical Team, assisting with
a wide range of patient care and clinical duties. Applicants will need to be
flexible, reliable, and have excellent organisational and communication skills.
As a
Healthcare Assistant, you will undertake delegated clinical and administrative
duties under indirect supervision. You will be an important member of the
practice team, working within clear parameters and after appropriate training
and competency assessment.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
- Phlebotomy, blood pressure monitoring, ECGs
- Administering selected vaccines in line with the national schedule and legal authorisation
- Administering medications by injection (with appropriate authorisation)
- Undertaking NHS Health Checks
- Chaperoning and assisting patients during examinations
- Processing and managing laboratory samples
- Maintaining and cleaning clinical equipment and treatment rooms
- Accurate clinical record keeping using SystmOne and Ardens templates
- Supporting administrative systems in the practice
- Signposting patients to relevant services or organisations
- Attending practice meetings and completing mandatory training
About us
Exciting Opportunity Healthcare Assistant (HCA)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Healthcare Assistant to join our thriving, forward-thinking, and very supportive team forpart-time hours.
We are looking for a hardworking, caring, and motivated individual to join our small and friendly practice in the market town of March, just 25 miles from Peterborough and 35 miles from Cambridge. Mercheford House Surgery is a well-established and forward-thinking GMS practice, caring for approximately 6,900 patients, with numbers steadily increasing as the local population grows.
Our team includes 2 GP Partners, 3 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, 2 Practice Nurses, and 2 Healthcare Assistants, supported by a skilled and welcoming administrative and operational team. We work closely with the Fenland PCN, which gives us access to additional services including GP, paramedics, pharmacists, social prescribers, and care co-ordinators.
We use SystmOne, AccuRx, and Doctorlink, and are proud to have been rated Good by the CQC.
At Mercheford House Surgery, we value our staff and their wellbeing as highly as our patients. We are looking for an HCA who shares our values, demonstrates excellent patient care, and is committed to being an integral part of our supportive and friendly team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Healthcare Assistant Mercheford House Surgery March, Cambridgeshire Hours: Wednesday PM, Thursday all day, Friday all day
Job Summary
A vacancy has arisen in our busy GP practice in the market town of March, Cambs for a part-time Healthcare Assistant. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our friendly team. We pride ourselves on teamwork and offer a high standard of support and guidance to all our staff.
The successful candidate will provide support to our Clinical Team, assisting with a wide range of patient care and clinical duties. Applicants will need to be flexible, reliable, and have excellent organisational and communication skills.
About the Role
As a Healthcare Assistant, you will undertake delegated clinical and administrative duties under indirect supervision. You will be an important member of the practice team, working within clear parameters and after appropriate training and competency assessment.
Key Responsibilities
- Phlebotomy, blood pressure monitoring, ECGs
- Administering selected vaccines in line with the national schedule and legal authorisation
- Administering medications by injection (with appropriate authorisation)
- Undertaking NHS Health Checks
- Chaperoning and assisting patients during examinations
- Processing and managing laboratory samples
- Maintaining and cleaning clinical equipment and treatment rooms
- Accurate clinical record keeping using SystmOne and Ardens templates
- Supporting administrative systems in the practice
- Signposting patients to relevant services or organisations
- Attending practice meetings and completing mandatory training
About You
We are looking for someone who is professional, compassionate, and committed to providing excellent patient care.
Essential:
- Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant (general practice, hospital or community setting)
- Competence in phlebotomy
- NVQ Level 2 qualification (or equivalent)
- English and Maths GCSE grade C/4 or above
Desirable:
- NVQ Level 3 qualification
- Basic IT skills
Additional Information
- You must be committed to patient confidentiality, equality and diversity, and safeguarding.
- This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Healthcare Assistant Mercheford House Surgery March, Cambridgeshire Hours: Wednesday PM, Thursday all day, Friday all day
Job Summary
A vacancy has arisen in our busy GP practice in the market town of March, Cambs for a part-time Healthcare Assistant. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our friendly team. We pride ourselves on teamwork and offer a high standard of support and guidance to all our staff.
The successful candidate will provide support to our Clinical Team, assisting with a wide range of patient care and clinical duties. Applicants will need to be flexible, reliable, and have excellent organisational and communication skills.
About the Role
As a Healthcare Assistant, you will undertake delegated clinical and administrative duties under indirect supervision. You will be an important member of the practice team, working within clear parameters and after appropriate training and competency assessment.
Key Responsibilities
- Phlebotomy, blood pressure monitoring, ECGs
- Administering selected vaccines in line with the national schedule and legal authorisation
- Administering medications by injection (with appropriate authorisation)
- Undertaking NHS Health Checks
- Chaperoning and assisting patients during examinations
- Processing and managing laboratory samples
- Maintaining and cleaning clinical equipment and treatment rooms
- Accurate clinical record keeping using SystmOne and Ardens templates
- Supporting administrative systems in the practice
- Signposting patients to relevant services or organisations
- Attending practice meetings and completing mandatory training
About You
We are looking for someone who is professional, compassionate, and committed to providing excellent patient care.
Essential:
- Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant (general practice, hospital or community setting)
- Competence in phlebotomy
- NVQ Level 2 qualification (or equivalent)
- English and Maths GCSE grade C/4 or above
Desirable:
- NVQ Level 3 qualification
- Basic IT skills
Additional Information
- You must be committed to patient confidentiality, equality and diversity, and safeguarding.
- This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant (general practice, hospital or community setting)
- Competence in phlebotomy
- NVQ Level 2 qualification (or equivalent)
- English and Maths GCSE grade C/4 or above
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 qualification
- Basic IT skills
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant (general practice, hospital or community setting
- Competence in phlebotomy
Desirable
- Experience working in Primary care or GP Practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant (general practice, hospital or community setting)
- Competence in phlebotomy
- NVQ Level 2 qualification (or equivalent)
- English and Maths GCSE grade C/4 or above
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 qualification
- Basic IT skills
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant (general practice, hospital or community setting
- Competence in phlebotomy
Desirable
- Experience working in Primary care or GP Practice
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.