Healthcare Assistant

NHS

  • Cambridge
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 5 days ago
We are looking for 2 part time candidates, who wish to grow and develop into a full General Practice Healthcare Assistant Role.We will consider applications from established HCA's/Phlebotomists and also any candidates that are committed to undertake the training to develop in to this role.We are offering hours between 20hrs per week to 37.5hrs per week and are flexible on this so please contact us if you have any queries.The role is busy and varied, working in a friendly and supportive team with plenty of opportunity for personal growth.The right candidate/candidate's should be friendly with a warm and empathetic manner and have excellent people skills. They should also be committed to providing high quality patient care.Happy to discuss the role with potential applicants.Main duties of the jobUndertake new patient health checks & vascular health checksECGsPhlebotomySpirometryChaperoning dutiesSmoking cessation clinicsWeight management clinicsProcessing and management of laboratory samples requested by Drs /nursesCleansing and maintenance of clinical equipmentVaccine and cold chain storage, monitoring and recordingSurgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotationClearing and re-stocking consulting roomsPreparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations as and when directed and trained to do soAssisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-beingUndertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individualHelping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promotedAssisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being.About usThe Woodlands team is friendly and supportive and committed to training and development.The practice is an accredited training practice and we currently take GP Registrars, medical students and student nurses.The patient population is approximately 11,500 and the practice is in an accessible city location.The practice has great public transport links as we are a short walk from Cambridge train station where the guided bus also stops.We have free staff parking and other benefits include an NHS pension and access to NHS discount schemes.DetailsDate posted29 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalaryDepending on experience Competitive rate of payContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hoursReference numberA0742-25-0001Job locationsEden House48-49 Bateman StreetCambridgeCambridgeshireCB2 1LRJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAttached job descriptions are for an established HCA (must be able to take bloods as a minimum) and a Trainee HCA.Please state in your application if you are applying as a trainee HCA or an established HCA.We will consider all levels for these roles and pay will be dependant on experience.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesAttached job descriptions are for an established HCA (must be able to take bloods as a minimum) and a Trainee HCA.Please state in your application if you are applying as a trainee HCA or an established HCA.We will consider all levels for these roles and pay will be dependant on experience.Person SpecificationOther skillsEssential
  • Good I.T skills
  • Flexibility
  • Proactive approach to work
  • Good attention to detail
  • A good team player
QualificationsEssential
  • GCSE grade A to C in Maths and English
Desirable
  • Phlebotomy training
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience of dealing with the general public particularly in a healthcare setting.
  • Good communication skills
  • Good interpersonal skills including kindness and empathy
Desirable
  • Experience of working in primary care or another healthcare environment
Person SpecificationOther skillsEssential
  • Good I.T skills
  • Flexibility
  • Proactive approach to work
  • Good attention to detail
  • A good team player
QualificationsEssential
  • GCSE grade A to C in Maths and English
Desirable
  • Phlebotomy training
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience of dealing with the general public particularly in a healthcare setting.
  • Good communication skills
  • Good interpersonal skills including kindness and empathy
Desirable
  • Experience of working in primary care or another healthcare environment

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