• Job Description

  Req#: A3962-25-0002?language=en&page=6&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are a friendly and supportive GP practice based in Milton Keynes, looking for a confident and experienced Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our clinical team. This is a vital patient-facing role, offering the opportunity to deliver high-quality care in a close-knit, forward-thinking environment

  Main duties of the job

  Main Duties of the Job

  Phlebotomy

  ECG recording

  Routine and complex wound care, including compression dressings

  Administration of B12, Flu, Pneumonia, and Shingles vaccinations subject to PGD competency

  Blood pressure checks

  Foot pulse checks and physical health monitoring

  Supporting patients on the chronic disease register with health checks

  You will also be expected to assist in maintaining clinical areas and ensure appropriate infection control measures are followed.

  About us

  About Us

  Purbeck Health Centre is a well-established, community-focused GP surgery in Milton Keynes. We pride ourselves on our patient-centred approach and the friendly, collaborative atmosphere in our team. You will be joining a supportive work environment that values respect, flexibility, and team development.

  What we offer:

  5 weeks annual leave pro rata plus bank holidays

  Access to the NHS Pension Scheme

  Free on-site parking

  Ongoing training and development opportunities

  A dedicated and experienced clinical support team

  Details

  Date posted

  26 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  Depending on experience £12.21 – £12.61 per hour (depending on experience)

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  A3962-25-0002

  Job locations

  Stantonbury

  Milton Keynes

  Bucks

  MK14 6BL

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Job Description

  The Healthcare Assistant (HCA) will work as an integral part of the clinical team at Purbeck Health Centre, supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality, and patient-focused care. The role involves a wide range of clinical and support duties carried out under the supervision of the nursing team and in accordance with the individuals training and competency.

  Key responsibilities include:

  • Undertaking new patient health checks

  • Supporting the Practice Nurse with health promotion activities and chronic disease clinics

  • Performing phlebotomy

  • Recording and performing ECGs as requested

  • Carrying out wound care, including routine and complex dressings such as compression bandaging

  • Administering vaccinations including B12, Flu, Pneumonia, and Shingles (subject to PGD and competency)

  • Conducting baseline observations including blood pressure, pulse, pulse oximetry, temperature, and BMI

  • Facilitating routine and 24-hour blood pressure monitoring and advising patients accordingly

  • Performing foot pulse checks and general physical health assessments

  • Providing support for opportunistic and routine chronic disease health checks

  • Acting as a chaperone when required

  • Undertaking venepuncture (when trained)

  • Performing ear irrigation under supervision (once trained)

  • Preparing and recording specimens for laboratory transport

  • Assisting during minor surgical procedures

  • Carrying out infection control duties, including:

    • Cleaning clinical areas and fridges according to protocols

    • Ensuring clinical rooms are stocked and ready for use

    • Managing clinical waste and replacing sharps bins in line with IPC policy

  • Delivering opportunistic health promotion during patient contact

  • Participating in audits, shared learning, and service improvement initiatives

  • Supporting practice opening and closing procedures in line with the duty rota

  The post-holder is expected to work flexibly and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the clinical service at the practice.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Job Description

  The Healthcare Assistant (HCA) will work as an integral part of the clinical team at Purbeck Health Centre, supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality, and patient-focused care. The role involves a wide range of clinical and support duties carried out under the supervision of the nursing team and in accordance with the individuals training and competency.

  Key responsibilities include:

  • Undertaking new patient health checks

  • Supporting the Practice Nurse with health promotion activities and chronic disease clinics

  • Performing phlebotomy

  • Recording and performing ECGs as requested

  • Carrying out wound care, including routine and complex dressings such as compression bandaging

  • Administering vaccinations including B12, Flu, Pneumonia, and Shingles (subject to PGD and competency)

  • Conducting baseline observations including blood pressure, pulse, pulse oximetry, temperature, and BMI

  • Facilitating routine and 24-hour blood pressure monitoring and advising patients accordingly

  • Performing foot pulse checks and general physical health assessments

  • Providing support for opportunistic and routine chronic disease health checks

  • Acting as a chaperone when required

  • Undertaking venepuncture (when trained)

  • Performing ear irrigation under supervision (once trained)

  • Preparing and recording specimens for laboratory transport

  • Assisting during minor surgical procedures

  • Carrying out infection control duties, including:

    • Cleaning clinical areas and fridges according to protocols

    • Ensuring clinical rooms are stocked and ready for use

    • Managing clinical waste and replacing sharps bins in line with IPC policy

  • Delivering opportunistic health promotion during patient contact

  • Participating in audits, shared learning, and service improvement initiatives

  • Supporting practice opening and closing procedures in line with the duty rota

  The post-holder is expected to work flexibly and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the clinical service at the practice.

  Person Specification

  Person Specification

  Essential

  • Person Specification
  • Essential:
  • Previous experience in a healthcare assistant role within a primary care or community setting
  • Competency in phlebotomy, ECGs, and routine dressings
  • Confident in taking BP, foot pulses, and carrying out physical checks
  • Knowledge or experience of working with patients with long-term conditions
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Good communication and record-keeping skills

  Desirable

  • Desirable:
  • Experience administering vaccinations
  • Previous experience in a GP surgery
  • NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience
  • Essential:
  • Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a GP surgery, primary care, or community health setting
  • Proven ability to carry out phlebotomy, blood pressure monitoring, and routine clinical observations
  • Experience in wound care, including dressings and basic infection control procedures
  • Familiarity with supporting patients with long-term conditions e.g. diabetes, hypertension, COPD
  • Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Confident in maintaining accurate clinical records and patient documentation
  • Experience in using clinical systems or basic IT applications e.g. SystmOne

  Desirable

  • Desirable:
  • Experience administering vaccinations e.g. B12, Flu, Pneumonia, Shingles
  • Previous experience working in a general practice environment
  • Experience in assisting with minor surgical procedures
  • Experience in performing ECGs and 24-hour blood pressure monitoring
  • Knowledge of infection prevention and control standards in a clinical setting
  • Participation in clinical audits or quality improvement initiatives

  Person Specification

  Person Specification

  Essential

  • Person Specification
  • Essential:
  • Previous experience in a healthcare assistant role within a primary care or community setting
  • Competency in phlebotomy, ECGs, and routine dressings
  • Confident in taking BP, foot pulses, and carrying out physical checks
  • Knowledge or experience of working with patients with long-term conditions
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Good communication and record-keeping skills

  Desirable

  • Desirable:
  • Experience administering vaccinations
  • Previous experience in a GP surgery
  • NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience
  • Essential:
  • Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a GP surgery, primary care, or community health setting
  • Proven ability to carry out phlebotomy, blood pressure monitoring, and routine clinical observations
  • Experience in wound care, including dressings and basic infection control procedures
  • Familiarity with supporting patients with long-term conditions e.g. diabetes, hypertension, COPD
  • Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Confident in maintaining accurate clinical records and patient documentation
  • Experience in using clinical systems or basic IT applications e.g. SystmOne

  Desirable

  • Desirable:
  • Experience administering vaccinations e.g. B12, Flu, Pneumonia, Shingles
  • Previous experience working in a general practice environment
  • Experience in assisting with minor surgical procedures
  • Experience in performing ECGs and 24-hour blood pressure monitoring
  • Knowledge of infection prevention and control standards in a clinical setting
  • Participation in clinical audits or quality improvement initiatives

  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

  Purbeck Health Centre

  Address

  Stantonbury

  Milton Keynes

  Bucks

  MK14 6BL

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Purbeck Health Centre

  Address

  Stantonbury

  Milton Keynes

  Bucks

  MK14 6BL

  
  

  Employer's website

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

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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