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Suffolk GP Federation CIC

HCA - Housebound and Care Home Patients - Unity Healthcare

The closing date is 10 February 2026

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Job summary

  • You will ensure that our patients who are unable to attend the surgery receive equitable access to care.
  • Support routine health checks and carry our preliminary assessments as part of long-term condition review processes under the direction of the nursing and GP team.
  • Record clinical observations including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation, weight, urinalysis, diabetic foot checks and blood glucose monitoring.

Main duties of the job

  • You'd be suited to this role if you have experience working as an HCA or in a patient-facing role.
  • You will need a relevant Care Certificate, NVQ Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, or equivalent experience.
  • You will have a good understanding of long-term condition monitoring and competence in venepuncture, blood pressure and pulse checks, understanding the importance of preliminary health checks.

We will make sure you are fully inducted and trained. Its important to us that you feel safe and supported in your role.

About us

Suffolk GP Federation CIC is a not-for-profit community interest company. Our main purpose is to support Primary Care across Suffolk including support with working collaboratively and at scale. We also deliver a portfolio of NHS services across Suffolk and North East Essex, including Podiatry, Ultrasound, Diabetes, as well as urgent Care Services including the Out of Hours face-to-face Service in Suffolk.

Details

Date posted

27 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

27903

Job locations

Haverhill, Long Melford & Lavenham

Haverhill, Long Melford & Lavenham

CB9 8DN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Healthcare Assistant (HCA) Housebound and Care Home Patients

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HCA to provide high-quality, compassionate care and support to patients who are housebound or living in care homes, under the supervision of clinicians. This role is predominantly based in Haverhill but will include some travel within the Long Melford, Lavenham and Glemsford areas. 

This role involves driving a Suffolk GP Federation vehicle to undertake patient visits, so the successful candidate must hold a full UK driving license.

Please see the full Job Description for further information.

The Unity Practice is run by Suffolk GP Federation CIC, a not-for-profit community interest company.

Suffolk GP Federation is a not-for-profit organisation owned by 57 GP practices. Our aim is to find innovative solutions to the challenges currently faced by the NHS, while at the same time protecting the interests of general practice and ensuring that patients continue to receive the very best care. 

Contract type

  • Permanent Part Time: We are looking for someone to work with us for 28.5 hours per week (Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 8:00am to 6:30pm)
  • Salary: £24, 937 to £26, 598 (Band 3) Pro-Rata

What we can offer you:

  • Innovative teams who strive in forward thinking, with a voice that is heard
  • A visible and supportive management team, with operational support that get it
  • Excellent IT teams & support giving us first class equipment and no wait responses
  • A commitment to personal development, training and leadership opportunities, with service-managed training budgets
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Death in service cover
  • Competitive salaries with annual benchmarking
  • Blue light card employer Access to the discount service with thousands of discounts online and on the high street

Job description

Job responsibilities

Healthcare Assistant (HCA) Housebound and Care Home Patients

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HCA to provide high-quality, compassionate care and support to patients who are housebound or living in care homes, under the supervision of clinicians. This role is predominantly based in Haverhill but will include some travel within the Long Melford, Lavenham and Glemsford areas. 

This role involves driving a Suffolk GP Federation vehicle to undertake patient visits, so the successful candidate must hold a full UK driving license.

Please see the full Job Description for further information.

The Unity Practice is run by Suffolk GP Federation CIC, a not-for-profit community interest company.

Suffolk GP Federation is a not-for-profit organisation owned by 57 GP practices. Our aim is to find innovative solutions to the challenges currently faced by the NHS, while at the same time protecting the interests of general practice and ensuring that patients continue to receive the very best care. 

Contract type

  • Permanent Part Time: We are looking for someone to work with us for 28.5 hours per week (Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 8:00am to 6:30pm)
  • Salary: £24, 937 to £26, 598 (Band 3) Pro-Rata

What we can offer you:

  • Innovative teams who strive in forward thinking, with a voice that is heard
  • A visible and supportive management team, with operational support that get it
  • Excellent IT teams & support giving us first class equipment and no wait responses
  • A commitment to personal development, training and leadership opportunities, with service-managed training budgets
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Death in service cover
  • Competitive salaries with annual benchmarking
  • Blue light card employer Access to the discount service with thousands of discounts online and on the high street

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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

Suffolk GP Federation CIC

Address

Haverhill, Long Melford & Lavenham

Haverhill, Long Melford & Lavenham

CB9 8DN


Employer's website

https://suffolkfed.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Suffolk GP Federation CIC

Address

Haverhill, Long Melford & Lavenham

Haverhill, Long Melford & Lavenham

CB9 8DN


Employer's website

https://suffolkfed.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR

Recruitment Team

hr@suffolkfed.org.uk

01440841300

Details

Date posted

27 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

27903

Job locations

Haverhill, Long Melford & Lavenham

Haverhill, Long Melford & Lavenham

CB9 8DN


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