Patient-Centered HCA – GP Practice (35h/wk)

NHS; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health practice in Cambridgeshire is looking for a qualified Health Care Assistant (HCA) to join their clinical team. This role requires NVQ level 3 qualification and focuses on providing compassionate care to patients. Responsibilities include assisting with patient checks, managing laboratory samples, and supporting the nursing team. You will work 35 hours a week in a supportive, patient-focused environment, contributing to the quality of care for approximately 9,500 patients.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure.
• Experience of working in a busy GP Surgery.
• Excellent communication skills including face-to-face and active listening.

Responsibilities

• Assist medical colleagues in patient care including treatment and education.
• Conduct new patient health checks and ECG recordings.
• Manage laboratory samples and stock levels of clinical supplies.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ level 3 Healthcare Assistant

GCSE or equivalent A to C in English and Maths

Tools

SystmOne

MS Word

Excel

Job description

A community health practice in Cambridgeshire is looking for a qualified Health Care Assistant (HCA) to join their clinical team. This role requires NVQ level 3 qualification and focuses on providing compassionate care to patients. Responsibilities include assisting with patient checks, managing laboratory samples, and supporting the nursing team. You will work 35 hours a week in a supportive, patient-focused environment, contributing to the quality of care for approximately 9,500 patients.