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Job summary

Haverhill Family Practice is looking for a healthcare assistant (HCA) to join the practice on a part-time basis, for 20 hours per week: Monday - Thursday, 13:00 - 18:00.

Working under the direct supervision of the senior practice nurse, and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant (HCA) works as part of the primary healthcare team, supporting GPs, nurses, and other clinical staff in delivering high-quality patient care. The post-holder will undertake a range of clinical and administrative duties, promoting patient health and wellbeing while ensuring care is delivered safely, effectively, and in accordance with practice policies and procedures.

Main duties of the job

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Perform venepuncture (blood taking) following appropriate training and competency assessment.
  • Carry out ECGs.
  • Undertake NHS health checks and other health promotion activities.
  • Measure and record: blood pressure, height and weight, BMI calculations, pulse rate, oxygen saturation levels, temperature.
  • Conduct simple wound care and dressings as delegated by a registered clinician.
  • Remove sutures and clips where appropriately trained.
  • Undertake urinalysis and prepare specimens for laboratory collection.
  • Administer vaccinations where trained and authorised under appropriate protocols.
  • Support chronic disease monitoring including diabetic foot checks.
  • Ensure clinical equipment is cleaned, maintained, and calibrated in accordance with practice procedures.
  • The use of blood centrifuge.
  • Chaperoning duties.
  • Re-stocking consulting rooms.
  • Attending housebound patients for blood samples and administering influenza/covid vaccines.
  • Assist GP, if required, with minor surgery procedures.
  • Assist with infection prevention and control measures.

About us

Haverhill Family Practice is a Haverhill based GP surgery offering a wide range of health services. With a CQC rating of "Good" and an experienced clinical team, they aim to provide a high standard of medical care and are always fully committed to patient needs.

Details

Date posted

09 June 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience - depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

29715

Job locations

Camps Road

Haverhill

Suffolk

CB9 8HF

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Skills, experience and knowledge:

Essential

  • Care Certificate or equivalent healthcare qualification.
  • GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and mathematics.
  • Evidence of relevant healthcare training.
  • Experience working in a healthcare setting.
  • Experience of direct patient care.
  • Experience using computerised clinical systems.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Good organisational and time-management skills.
  • Understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements.
  • Ability to prioritise workload and work independently within agreed protocols.
  • Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
  • Compliance with occupational health requirements.
  • Commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

Desirable

  • Previous experience in general practice or primary care.
  • Venepuncture competency.
  • ECG competency.
  • Experience undertaking NHS health checks.
  • Familiarity with SystmOne clinical systems or equivalent.
Person Specification

Qualifications, Skills, experience and knowledge:

Essential

  • Care Certificate or equivalent healthcare qualification.
  • GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and mathematics.
  • Evidence of relevant healthcare training.
  • Experience working in a healthcare setting.
  • Experience of direct patient care.
  • Experience using computerised clinical systems.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Good organisational and time-management skills.
  • Understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements.
  • Ability to prioritise workload and work independently within agreed protocols.
  • Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
  • Compliance with occupational health requirements.
  • Commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

Desirable

  • Previous experience in general practice or primary care.
  • Venepuncture competency.
  • ECG competency.
  • Experience undertaking NHS health checks.
  • Familiarity with SystmOne clinical systems or equivalent.

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

Primary Care Careers

Address

Camps Road

Haverhill

Suffolk

CB9 8HF

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

Camps Road

Haverhill

Suffolk

CB9 8HF

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Primary Care Careers

01206918760

Details

Date posted

09 June 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience - depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

29715

Job locations

Camps Road

Haverhill

Suffolk

CB9 8HF

United Kingdom


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