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NHS Jobs; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Job summary

Larksfield and Arlesey Medical Partnership, a well-established GP practice in Hitchin, seeks an experienced Healthcare Assistant to join the primary care team. You will provide high-quality patient care in a supportive environment.

Key duties include venepuncture, ECGs, NHS Health Checks, wound care, and accurate data entry. You will support clinicians, maintain rooms and supplies, and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, prioritising patient safety and data protection.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Healthcare Assistant within a GP practice, primary care, or clinical setting.
• Competency in venepuncture, ECGs, NHS Health Checks, wound care 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.

Responsibilities

• Undertake venepuncture, ECGs, NHS Health Checks, wound care and record patient observations.
• Support clinicians during consultations, procedures and examinations as required.
• Accurately label, process and store blood samples in line with procedures.
• Prepare and maintain clinical rooms, equipment and medical supplies for safe patient care.
• Provide reassurance, support and compassionate care to patients of all ages.
• Maintain accurate patient records and data entry in the clinical system.
• 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

Health Checks

Wound care

Clinical observations

Communication

Teamwork

Data protection

Infection prevention

Health & Safety

Organisation

Prioritisation

Job description

Larksfield and Arlesey Medical Partnership is looking for an experienced and compassionate Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our dedicated primary care team. This is a rewarding opportunity to provide high-quality patient care in a supportive and friendly environment.

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.

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.

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.

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.