Job requirements
Essential
8 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- The healthcare assistant role within general practice can be very different to the role within other settings and as such we are only looking for applications from those with previous primary care experience. All applicants should ensure that they live within reasonable commuting distance. All applicants should have the following skills and qualifications:
Successful completion of the Care Certificate, or willingness to undertake, as indicated by the CQC.
- The healthcare assistant role within general practice can be very different to the role within other settings and as such we are only looking for applications from those with previous primary care experience. All applicants should ensure that they live within reasonable commuting distance. All applicants should have the following skills and qualifications:
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or equivalent.
- The healthcare assistant role within general practice can be very different to the role within other settings and as such we are only looking for applications from those with previous primary care experience. All applicants should ensure that they live within reasonable commuting distance. All applicants should have the following skills and qualifications:
Experience of working within a GP practice or other care environment
- The healthcare assistant role within general practice can be very different to the role within other settings and as such we are only looking for applications from those with previous primary care experience. All applicants should ensure that they live within reasonable commuting distance. All applicants should have the following skills and qualifications:
Strong clinical skills including venepuncture/phlebotomy.
- The healthcare assistant role within general practice can be very different to the role within other settings and as such we are only looking for applications from those with previous primary care experience. All applicants should ensure that they live within reasonable commuting distance. All applicants should have the following skills and qualifications:
Excellent patient-facing communication and interpersonal skills.
- The healthcare assistant role within general practice can be very different to the role within other settings and as such we are only looking for applications from those with previous primary care experience. All applicants should ensure that they live within reasonable commuting distance. All applicants should have the following skills and qualifications:
Confidential manner with a compassionate and respectful approach, placing a high value on the dignity of patients, relatives, carers and colleagues.
- The healthcare assistant role within general practice can be very different to the role within other settings and as such we are only looking for applications from those with previous primary care experience. All applicants should ensure that they live within reasonable commuting distance. All applicants should have the following skills and qualifications:
Ability to work independently, determining own workload priorities, as well as working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- The healthcare assistant role within general practice can be very different to the role within other settings and as such we are only looking for applications from those with previous primary care experience. All applicants should ensure that they live within reasonable commuting distance. All applicants should have the following skills and qualifications:
Strong organisational and time management skills.
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job summary
The Reynard Surgery is looking for a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join the practice in this vital patient-facing role with both clinical and administrative responsibilities. The role is offered on a part-time basis, for 16 hours per week working across 2 days.
Main duties of the job
- Carry out base-line observations such as pulse, oximetry, temperature, blood pressure and blood glucose levels, recording findings accurately.
- Wound care, venepuncture, phlebotomy checks and administering of medicines and vaccines.
- Ensure that all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session.
- Update patient health records.
- Ensure that medical supplies are in stock.
- Act as a chaperone where required.
- Assist GP during the performance of minor operations.
- Communicate with patients, relatives, and carers including providing valuable health promotion and education.
- NHS patient healthchecks
About us
The Reynard Surgery is a busy dispensing modern rural practice of 10.3k patients, located in Red Lodge. Red Lodge is a growing village located between Mildenhall/Newmarket and Bury St Edmunds Suffolk. We cover a large sprawling catchment area of local villages. We have an unusally young patient demographic due to continued housing developments in the area.
We are a team who are committed to providing high quality patient care, placing our patients first, respecting individuality and dignity. We can offer an NHS Pension and 33 days (pro rata) annual leave including bank holidays.
We have 2 practice partners, we are part of the Forest Heath PCN. We have a multi disciplinary team of doctors, advanced nurse practitioners, pharmacy technicians, dispensers and practice nurses.
Benefits include:
- The NHS Pension Scheme, which is a defined benefits scheme
- Private counselling scheme
- Free uniform
- Paid day off on your birthday
- Health service discounts
Details
- Date posted: 07 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £25,204 to £26,936 a year pro rata
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: 30059
- Job locations: Turnpike Rd,, Red Lodge, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 8LB, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
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This advert is for Healthcare Assistant with Primary Care Careers in Bury St Edmunds, England. It is listed as a Healthcare assistant role. The advertised salary is £25,204 to £26,936 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Oct 2026.
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