Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Kettering; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated healthcare team in Kettering as a Healthcare Assistant, where you'll support patient care and work closely with experienced professionals. This role offers a chance to grow in a friendly and supportive environment while contributing to the well-being of the community. Ideal candidates will have a passion for patient care, excellent communication skills, and experience in a nursing team. With opportunities for professional development and a commitment to maintaining high standards of care, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Benefits

Free off-road parking

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a nursing team is essential.
• GCSE in English and Maths required, NVQ level 2 or 3 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care under supervision of the Lead Practice Nurse.
• Perform health checks, ECG recordings, and phlebotomy.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the practice environment.

Skills

Experience in nursing team

Communication skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Education

GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths

NVQ level 2 or 3

Tools

TPP Systm1

Job description

Job summary

Dryland Surgery is a practice based in Kettering with easy access to central town, offering a professional, warm and friendly service to approx 11,500 patients.

As a HCA you will be working with a close-knit team of GPs, nurses and administrative and reception teams.

You will have access to free off-road parking.

Main duties of the job

Working under the direct supervision of the Lead Practice Nurse and in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the Healthcare Assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.

About us

We have an established team of 3 partners, 2 Salaried GPs, 2 ANPs and 5 practice nurses, many of whom have worked at the practice for over 5 years, (most have been with us for over 10 years).

We are a mixed team of experienced, long standing staff and newly qualified members, we believe in supporting and developing all our staff to achieve what they want out of their career.

Feel free to contact our Lead Nurse, Stephanie Archer or Practice Manger Dawn Savage for an informal chat about the practice and to get a feel for the friendly supportive team culture we thrive on.

We are looking for an experienced Healthcare Assistant to join us, the ideal candidate will be:

• Experienced
• Team player
• Great communicator

We operate using the TPP Systm1 clinical system

Details Date posted

09 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A0395-25-0003

Job locations

1 Field Street

Kettering

Northamptonshire

NN16 8JZ

Job description Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

New patient health checks

ECG recording

Phlebotomy

Spirometry

Chaperoning duties

Simple Dressings

Urine Dips

Vaccinations and Immunisations [once fully trained]

Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses

Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment

Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording

Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation

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

Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being

Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted

Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being

Other Responsibilities

Health and Safety

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, the practice Health & Safety Manual, and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will include:

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
• Actively reporting of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised
• Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, assisting in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness consistent with the scope of the job holders role
• Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum annually)
• Reporting potential risks identified

Equality and Diversity

To carry out at all times their responsibilities in line with Equal Opportunities Policy and Procedure

Risk Management and Clinical Governance

To work within the Clinical Governance Framework of the practice, incorporating Risk Management and all other quality initiatives and all aspects of CQC implementation.

Confidentiality

To maintain confidentiality of information relating to patients, clients, staff and other users of the services in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations 2018 including outside of the work environment. Any breach of confidentiality may render an individual liable for dismissal and/or prosecution

Safeguarding

Whilst in post, staff are expected to acquire and update their knowledge on safeguarding.

Professional development

The post holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment

To participate in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development

This job description is not exhaustive and may be adjusted periodically after review and consultation. You will also be expected to carry out any reasonable duties which may be requested from time-to-time.

Job description Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

New patient health checks

ECG recording

Phlebotomy

Spirometry

Chaperoning duties

Simple Dressings

Urine Dips

Vaccinations and Immunisations [once fully trained]

Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses

Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment

Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording

Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation

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

Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being

Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted

Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being

Other Responsibilities

Health and Safety

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, the practice Health & Safety Manual, and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will include:

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
• Actively reporting of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised
• Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, assisting in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness consistent with the scope of the job holders role
• Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum annually)
• Reporting potential risks identified

Equality and Diversity

To carry out at all times their responsibilities in line with Equal Opportunities Policy and Procedure

Risk Management and Clinical Governance

To work within the Clinical Governance Framework of the practice, incorporating Risk Management and all other quality initiatives and all aspects of CQC implementation.

Confidentiality

To maintain confidentiality of information relating to patients, clients, staff and other users of the services in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations 2018 including outside of the work environment. Any breach of confidentiality may render an individual liable for dismissal and/or prosecution

Safeguarding

Whilst in post, staff are expected to acquire and update their knowledge on safeguarding.

Professional development

The post holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment

To participate in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development

This job description is not exhaustive and may be adjusted periodically after review and consultation. You will also be expected to carry out any reasonable duties which may be requested from time-to-time.

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Experience of working in a nursing team
• Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients

Desirable

• Experieince of working in Primary Care GP practice

Qualifications Essential

• GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths
• Qualified to NVQ level 2 or 3

Desirable

• Care Certificate
• Qualified in Phlebotomy

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Experience of working in a nursing team
• Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients

Desirable

• Experieince of working in Primary Care GP practice

Qualifications Essential

• GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths
• Qualified to NVQ level 2 or 3

Desirable

• Care Certificate
• Qualified in Phlebotomy

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details Employer name

Dryland Medical Centre

Address

1 Field Street

Kettering

Northamptonshire

NN16 8JZ

Employer's website

https://drylandsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Dryland Medical Centre

Address

1 Field Street

Kettering

Northamptonshire

NN16 8JZ

Employer's website

https://drylandsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)