Health Care Assistant

Job summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Health Care Assistant to join our friendly healthcare team. In this vital role, you will provide high-quality support to patients , ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being. Your enthusiasm and proactive approach will help create a positive environment where individuals feel cared for and respected. Working with our GP and Nursing team you will play a crucial part in delivering a high standard of patient care helping us meet our patients needs. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives while developing your skills in healthcare.

Main duties of the job

Responsibilities

• Collection of laboratory specimens including venepuncture.
• Recording ECGs.
• Performing hearing tests.
• Recording routine blood pressure measurements (diabetic Checks, Hypertension checks).
• Routine urinalysis.
• Recording peak flow measurements.
• Co-ordinate INR clinic.
• Performing new patient registration medicals (NHS Health Checks)
• Prep & putting blood tests on computer as requested by GP in advance of a clinic.
• Clean storage areas and replenish stock in consulting rooms.
• Order consumables.
• Use of the computer for appropriate and accurate data entry.
• Participation in appropriate educational updates and various meetings as and when arranged.
• Contribute a share of cover to facilitate the team taking annual leave and/or in the event of other unplanned absences.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with patients, families, and team members to foster trust and understanding
• Maintain accurate records of care provided using IT systems designed for healthcare documentation
• Contribute to a safe environment by adhering to health and safety guidelines, including infection control procedures

About us

The practice currently has a list of just over 14800 patients which is due to expand to accommodate local housing developments. There are two surgery sites and we are opening a third where this post will be based. The main surgery is at Alconbury, five miles north of Huntingdon. One branch surgery (which serves 50% of the practice population) is at Brampton, one mile west of Huntingdon. The new Branch at The Glade is at Alconbury Weald and will initially serve 20% of our Practice population. There are four Partners, six salaried doctors, and up to ten GP Registrars. We also host year 4, 5 and 6 Medical Students from Cambridge University.

The Team

This is led by the Practice Manager, Melanie Gearing. She is supported by an experienced admin team consisting of a Operations Manager, Assistant Manager, twelve Receptionists, four Medical Secretaries and six Dispensers.

Our five Nurse team between them provide a full time treatment room service for both surgeries and are supported by four Health Care Assistants who perform purely technical clinical tasks. Our nurses see many patients for initial advice on minor illnesses, as well as performing more traditional nursing duties including family planning.

As a member of the A1 Primary Care Network we have a physiotherapist, Clinical Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, health and wellbeing coach and Social Prescriber attached to the Practice to support us in our delivery of care to patients.

Details

• Date posted: 26 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: Depending on experience
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: A1322-26-0010
• Job locations: School lane, Alconbury, Huntingdon, Cambs, PE28 4EQ, United Kingdom, Glade Surgery,, The Boulevard, Enterprise Campus, Alconbury Weald, HUNTINGDON, Cambridgeshire, PE28 4XA, United Kingdom

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