Healthcare Assistant

Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed Healthcare Assistant to join an outstanding service in Peterborough. This part-time role involves providing high-quality care and support to the community, with responsibilities ranging from patient reception to assisting in clinical procedures. The ideal candidate will have front-of-house experience and a dedication to confidentiality and sensitivity in healthcare delivery. Join a dedicated team that values staff engagement and development while making a meaningful impact in the community. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on outreach and health promotion.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Care Certificate qualification.
• Willingness to undertake training in phlebotomy and chaperone duties.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming patients and maintaining confidentiality.
• Assisting clinicians during examinations and procedures.
• Providing phlebotomy services and supporting patients.

Skills

Front of House Experience

Phlebotomy

Chaperone Duties

Confidentiality

Patient Care

Education

Care Certificate

Job description

iCaSH Peterborough – Healthcare Assistant (HCA) – 30hrs, Band 3 (2 vacancies)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, committed, and experienced Healthcare Assistant, Band 3, to provide high-quality services to the community using the Integrated Contraception & Sexual Health (iCaSH) Services across Peterborough.

This is a permanent part-time position within the iCaSH Peterborough Service. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with 'front of house' experience and the ability to develop a warm, welcoming rapport with service users.

The successful candidate will have a keen eye for detail and an understanding of the sensitivity and confidentiality involved in delivering contraception, sexual health, and HIV services.

Applicants must hold a Care Certificate qualification, be trained in phlebotomy and chaperone duties, or demonstrate a willingness to undertake such training.

The service operates Monday to Saturday, including evening clinics. Candidates must be willing to work across all parts of the service, including evenings and weekends, and meet the Trust's travel requirements.

For more information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact:

• Clinical Nurse Manager: [e-mail]
• Deputy Clinical Nurse Manager: [e-mail]

Note: If we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 8th May 2025.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Welcoming patients and obtaining relevant personal and clinical details, maintaining confidentiality.
2. Acting as a chaperone and assisting clinicians during intimate examinations and procedures, post-training and once competent.
3. Providing phlebotomy services following training.
4. Supporting and guiding patients to appropriate services or agencies.
5. Participating in outreach and health promotion events.
6. Providing non-judgemental care to all client groups.
7. Performing non-clinical duties such as reception, call handling, patient registration, and data collection.
8. Interpreting microscopy slides and documenting findings as directed.
9. Administering prescribed vaccines following training and approval.
10. Holding or undertaking training to meet Care Certificate standards.

Our services are rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, thanks to our dedicated staff. We prioritize staff engagement and development and welcome applications from all interested candidates.

For further details or to arrange an informal visit, please contact:

• Name: Natalie Newell
• Job Title: Deputy Clinical Nurse Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]