Job summary
Langdon Hills Medical Centre has a fantastic opportunity for a healthcare assistant to join the practice, and support the nursing team, on a full or part-time basis, for at least 25 hours per week.
Working under the direct supervision of the senior practice nurse, and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, you will assist the clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.
Main duties of the job
The healthcare assistant will be able to apply their clinical skills and knowledge to carry out high quality practice within designated clinical areas such as:
- wound care, venepuncture, phlebotomy checks and administering of medicines and vaccines;
- new patient health checks;
- re-stocking and stock rotation of surgical equipment and vaccines;
- clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms;
- preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations;
- providing valuable health promotion and education for service users, their families and carers.
The role will offer you the opportunity to build on your experience, skills and competence, requiring you to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
About us
Langdon Hills Medical Centre is an innovative, well organised and forward-thinking GMS training practice. We have a practice population of 14,500 patients, with a growing list size. We have a supportive nursing and administrative team and use the SystmOne computer system. We offer a competitive salary, NHS pension and on site parking.
For further information about this role, please contact Mrs Marguerite Cutting (practice manager) by email: mseicb-bb.langdonhillsmedicalcentre@nhs.net.
Details
- Date posted: 22 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience - depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
- Reference number: 29839
- Job locations: Nightingales, Langdon Hills, Basildon, Essex, SS16 6SA, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.
Person specification
If you are a qualified and experienced healthcare assistant or looking to develop your primary care experience, we would love to hear from you.
Essential
- Excellent patient-facing communication and interpersonal skills;
- Consistently confidential manner, as well as a compassionate and respectful approach, placing a high value on the dignity of patients, relatives, carers and colleagues;
- Ability to work independently and determine own workload priorities, as well as working as part of a multi-disciplinary team;
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
Desirable
- Successful completion of the Care Certificate, or willingness to undertake, as indicated by the CQC;
- Experience of working within a GP practice;
- A qualification in phlebotomy/venepuncture.
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This advert is for Healthcare Assistant with Primary Care Careers in Bury St Edmunds, East of England, England. It is listed as a Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is Depends on experience. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 19 Aug 2026.
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