# Health Care Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Alconbury & Brampton Surgeries. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/health-care-assistant/ff103eb3-00c6-4248-927d-27c435f24f24 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/health-care-assistant/ff103eb3-00c6-4248-927d-27c435f24f24.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Alconbury & Brampton Surgeries - **Location:** School lane, Alconbury, Huntingdon, Cambs, PE28 4EQ, United Kingdom; Glade Surgery, - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Healthcare assistant - **Salary:** Negotiable - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part-time - **Closing date:** 2026-09-11T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-26T06:10:33.613Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A1322-26-0010 - **Application URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/application/A1322-26-0010/pre-application-questions-pause?referrer=jobadvert&ref=A1322-26-0010 - **Employer website:** https://www.alconburybramptonsurgery.co.uk/ ## Job Content ### 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 ### Job responsibilities ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - Qualifications - Essential criteria: - Numerate - Literate - Computer literate - Customer service skills - Copes well under pressure - Motivated - Willing to learn - Ability to use initiative - Display good time management skills - Flexible - Be pleasant and good humoured - Trained phlebotomist - An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality. **Desirable** - Desirable criteria: - Have an understanding of the NHS and/or General Practice - Recognised HCA qualification to diploma level or above - A demonstrable commitment to professional development - Phlebotomy experience - Past experience of use with Emis - Experience of Microsoft Office software - Experience of dealing with the public/patients - Previous experience working in a GP Surgery is preferred but not essential; training will be provided for the right candidate - Strong communication skills in English are essential for effective interaction with patients and team members - Basic IT skills are required for maintaining electronic care records accurately - Join us in delivering compassionate, patient focussed care that truly makes a difference! We value energetic individuals eager to grow within the healthcare field. This paid position offers the chance to develop your skills while supporting those who need it most. ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.