Healthcare Assistant (HCA) - GP Practice

Job description

Job Description

Healthcare Assistant (HCA) – GP Practice

Location: Northampton

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive

Hours: To Be Confirmed

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join a busy and supportive GP Practice in Northampton.

Working closely with the Practice Nursing Team, you will play an important role in delivering high-quality patient care, supporting a wide range of clinical services, and helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HCA looking to develop their career within Primary Care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality phlebotomy service
• Undertake NHS Health Checks and routine health assessments
• Record blood pressure, height, weight, ECGs, urinalysis, peak flow measurements, and other baseline observations
• Assist with wound care, infection prevention and control, and minor surgical procedures
• Process laboratory samples and maintain accurate clinical records using SystmOne
• Chaperone patients during clinical examinations where required
• Maintain vaccine cold chain records and monitor clinical equipment
• Restock clinical rooms and maintain medical supplies
• Support health promotion initiatives and patient education
• Work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary primary care team

What We’re Looking ForEssential

• Phlebotomy Certificate
• Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and IT skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to delivering high-quality patient-centred care
• Understanding of confidentiality and information governance

Desirable

• Previous experience working within General Practice
• Experience using SystmOne
• Experience undertaking NHS Health Checks
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control procedures

What’s on Offer

• Permanent position within a supportive GP Practice
• Opportunity to develop clinical skills within Primary Care
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

If you are an experienced Healthcare Assistant looking for your next opportunity within Primary Care, we would welcome a confidential discussion.

Please get in touch or send your CV to learn more.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Northampton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

25-09-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English