Healthcare Assistant

Larksfield and Arlesey Medical Partnership; Stotfold; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Training opportunities

Job summary

Larksfield and Arlesey Medical Partnership in the UK is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join our GP practice team. You will support clinicians during consultations and examinations, provide compassionate patient care, and help maintain a safe, welcoming environment.

Key duties include venepuncture, ECGs, NHS Health Checks, wound care and accurate data entry in the clinical system, in line with GDPR. You will cooperate with GPs, nurses and admin staff to ensure smooth workflows.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Healthcare Assistant in GP practice or primary care.
• Competent in venepuncture, ECGs, NHS Health Checks and wound care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a caring approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good organisational skills and awareness of safeguarding and data protection.

Responsibilities

• Undertake clinical duties including venepuncture, ECGs, NHS Health Checks and wound care.
• Support clinicians during consultations, procedures and examinations.
• Label, process and store blood samples in line with procedures.
• Prepare and maintain clinical rooms, equipment and supplies.
• Provide reassurance and compassionate care to patients of all ages.
• Maintain accurate patient records and data entry in the clinical system (GDPR compliant).
• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses and admin staff to ensure smooth workflow.
• Follow safeguarding, confidentiality, infection prevention and health and safety procedures.

Skills

Venepuncture

ECGs

NHS Health Checks

Wound care

Data entry

Communication

Team collaboration

GDPR awareness

Tools

Clinical system

Job description

Main Duties of the Role

Undertake a range of clinical duties including venepuncture, ECGs, NHS Health Checks, wound care, and recording patient observations in line with practice protocols and current clinical guidelines. Support clinicians during consultations, procedures, and examinations where required. Accurately label, process, and store blood samples, ensuring compliance with laboratory, infection control, and health and safety procedures. Prepare and maintain clinical rooms, equipment, and medical supplies to ensure safe and effective patient care. Provide reassurance, support, and compassionate care to patients of all ages, maintaining professionalism at all times. Maintain accurate patient records and data entry using the clinical system in line with practice policies and GDPR requirements. Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, and administrative staff to ensure smooth workflow and effective patient care delivery. Follow all safeguarding, confidentiality, infection prevention, and health and safety procedures.

Working Hours Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:00am 2:00pm 25 to 30 hours per week, flexible within this range depending on practice needs.

Person Specification / Essential Skills

Proven experience working as a Healthcare Assistant within a GP practice, primary care, or clinical setting. Competency in venepuncture, ECGs, wound care, NHS Health Checks, and basic clinical observations. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a caring and empathetic approach. Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload efficiently. Awareness of health and safety, infection prevention and control, safeguarding, and data protection standards.

About Us

Larksfield and Arlesey Medical Partnership is a well-established GP practice committed to providing high-quality primary care to our local community. We pride ourselves on our supportive, inclusive, and patient-focused environment, valuing teamwork, professionalism, and continuous development.

What We Offer

A welcoming and supportive team environment. Opportunities for professional development and training. A rewarding role contributing directly to patient care and wellbeing.

Application

If you are passionate about patient care and want to be part of a friendly, dedicated team, we would love to hear from you.