• Job Description

  Req#: A2872-25-0003?language=en&page=374&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are looking for a compassionate, experienced and dedicated Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our team at Trumpington Street Medical Practice Cambridge. As a key member of our care team, you will work closely with nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality, patient-centred care. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in patients' lives while developing valuable clinical experience in a supportive NHS environment.

  Main duties of the job

  1. Clinical Support:

     • Taking and recording vital signs

     • Performing phlebotomy

     • Carrying out ECGs

     • Assisting with wound care and dressing changes

     • Administering B12 injections (if qualified and under PSD)

  2. Health Promotion & Screening:

     • Conducting NHS Health Checks

     • Assisting in chronic disease reviews (e.g. diabetes, asthma checks)

     • Measuring height, weight, BMI, and urinalysis

     • Offering lifestyle advice (e.g. smoking cessation, diet, exercise)

  3. Administrative Duties:

     • Updating patient records (e.g. observations, procedures)

     • Preparing clinical rooms and maintaining infection control

     • Assisting with stock checks,equipment maintenance and ordering

     • Calling patients to remind them of appointments or gather pre-clinic information

  4. Patient Interaction:

     • Escorting or chaperoning patients during procedures

     • Supporting patients with mobility or anxiety

  About us

  Our two site practice is a friendly, patient-focused GP practice with one site located in the city centre of Cambridge and the branch site in the nearby village of Trumpington. We are committed to delivering high-quality primary care services to our local community and university students.

  We are a forward-thinking, supportive team comprising of GPs, practice nurses, healthcare assistants, clinical pharmacists, social prescribers, physiotherapists and administrative staff. Our practice serves a diverse population and is dedicated to offering accessible, compassionate, and holistic healthcare.

  We are actively engaged in health promotion, chronic disease management, and preventive care. As part of a Primary Care Network (PCN), we work closely with neighbouring practices to improve patient outcomes and share resources.

  Our team values professional development, collaborative working, and continuous improvement. We welcome enthusiastic individuals who are keen to make a difference in the lives of our patients and contribute to our inclusive and dynamic practice environment.

  As a practice we support your growth with career progression opportunities, and regular staff events as part of our commitment to staff well-being.

  We also participate in the NHS pension scheme, where the partners will contribute 14.38%.

  Details

  Date posted

  15 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  £15 an hour

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  A2872-25-0003

  Job locations

  Trumpington Street Medical Practice

  56 Trumpington Street

  Cambridge

  CB2 1RG

  
  

  Trumpington Street Medical Practice

  Hobson Avenue

  Trumpington

  Cambridge

  CB2 9FN

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Job Summary

  The Healthcare Assistant (HCA) plays an essential role in supporting the clinical team in delivering safe, effective, and patient-centred care within the general practice setting. Working under the supervision of registered healthcare professionals, the HCA assists with clinical duties, health promotion, and administrative tasks to support the smooth operation of the practice.

  Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  Clinical Duties:

  • Take and record vital signs: blood pressure, temperature, pulse, oxygen saturation, and respiratory rate

  • Perform phlebotomy

  • Conduct ECGs and report findings to clinicians

  • Assist with wound care, dressing changes, and removal of sutures/clips

  • Perform urinalysis, measure height, weight, and BMI

  • Conduct NHS Health Checks and basic screening tests

  • Administer vaccinations/injections (B12), if trained and authorised

  • Chaperone patients during consultations or intimate examinations

  • Prepare and maintain clinical rooms and equipment following infection control policies

  Administrative Duties:

  • Accurately input clinical data and observations into patient records (e.g. SystmOne)

  • Support clinicians by preparing patients for procedures

  • Manage clinical stock levels and ensure appropriate supplies are available

  • Participate in audits and quality improvement initiatives

  • Assist with patient recall systems (e.g. for chronic disease reviews)

  Health Promotion:

  • Provide basic lifestyle advice (e.g. smoking cessation, healthy eating)

  • Support patients with managing long-term conditions (under direction of clinicians)

  The successful candidate will be required to work across both sites.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Job Summary

  The Healthcare Assistant (HCA) plays an essential role in supporting the clinical team in delivering safe, effective, and patient-centred care within the general practice setting. Working under the supervision of registered healthcare professionals, the HCA assists with clinical duties, health promotion, and administrative tasks to support the smooth operation of the practice.

  Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  Clinical Duties:

  • Take and record vital signs: blood pressure, temperature, pulse, oxygen saturation, and respiratory rate

  • Perform phlebotomy

  • Conduct ECGs and report findings to clinicians

  • Assist with wound care, dressing changes, and removal of sutures/clips

  • Perform urinalysis, measure height, weight, and BMI

  • Conduct NHS Health Checks and basic screening tests

  • Administer vaccinations/injections (B12), if trained and authorised

  • Chaperone patients during consultations or intimate examinations

  • Prepare and maintain clinical rooms and equipment following infection control policies

  Administrative Duties:

  • Accurately input clinical data and observations into patient records (e.g. SystmOne)

  • Support clinicians by preparing patients for procedures

  • Manage clinical stock levels and ensure appropriate supplies are available

  • Participate in audits and quality improvement initiatives

  • Assist with patient recall systems (e.g. for chronic disease reviews)

  Health Promotion:

  • Provide basic lifestyle advice (e.g. smoking cessation, healthy eating)

  • Support patients with managing long-term conditions (under direction of clinicians)

  The successful candidate will be required to work across both sites.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Care Certificate,
  • Qualified in phlebotomy, ECG's and blood pressures

  Desirable

  • Qualified in wound care dressing, diabetes checks and NHS health checks

  Experience

  Essential

  • Located less than 30 minutes away from premises.
  • Must be able to start work at 8.00am or conclude work at 6.00pm.

  Desirable

  • Experience of working in general practice as a HCA.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Care Certificate,
  • Qualified in phlebotomy, ECG's and blood pressures

  Desirable

  • Qualified in wound care dressing, diabetes checks and NHS health checks

  Experience

  Essential

  • Located less than 30 minutes away from premises.
  • Must be able to start work at 8.00am or conclude work at 6.00pm.

  Desirable

  • Experience of working in general practice as a HCA.

  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

  Trumpington Street Medical Practice

  Address

  Trumpington Street Medical Practice

  56 Trumpington Street

  Cambridge

  CB2 1RG

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Trumpington Street Medical Practice

  Address

  Trumpington Street Medical Practice

  56 Trumpington Street

  Cambridge

  CB2 1RG

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.trumpingtonstreetmedicalpractice.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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