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Job Summary
Two Rivers Medical Centre is looking for a healthcare assistant (HCA) on a 9 month fixed term contract, to join the practice in this vital patient-facing role with both clinical and administrative responsibilities. The role is offered on a part-time basis for 22.5 hours per week with flexibility around the days worked, so please apply to discuss.
The role will offer you the opportunity to build on your experience, skills and competence, requiring you to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. The healthcare assistant role within general practice can be very different to the role within other settings and as such we are only looking for applications from those with previous primary care experience.
Main duties of the job
* Carry out base-line observations such as pulse, oximetry, temperature, blood pressure and blood glucose levels, recording findings accurately.
* Wound care, venepuncture, phlebotomy checks and administering of medicines and vaccines.
* Ensure that all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session.
* Update patient health records.
* Ensure that medical supplies are in stock.
* Act as a chaperone where required.
* Communicate with patients, relatives, and carers including providing valuable health promotion and education.
* New patient health checks.
About Us
As an employee of Two Rivers Medical Centre, you will enjoy the following benefits:
* Genuine responsibility from day one.
* Astrong social purpose.
* Competitive salary, with increments based on professional development.
* Membership of the NHS pension.
* Support to guide your personal and professional development.
Details
Date posted
04 August 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
28776-1
Job locations
30 Woodbridge Rd East
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP4 5PB
Job Description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Successful completion of the Care Certificate, or willingness to undertake, as indicated by the CQC;
* Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or equivalent;
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working within a GP practice.
* Strong clinical skills including venepuncture/phlebotomy.
* Excellent patient-facing communication and interpersonal skills.
* Confidential manner with a compassionate and respectful approach, placing a high value on the dignity of patients, relatives, carers and colleagues.
* Ability to work independently, determining own workload priorities, as well as working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
* Strong organisational and time management skills.
Person Specification
Essential
* Experience of working within a GP practice.
* Strong clinical skills including venepuncture/phlebotomy.
* Excellent patient-facing communication and interpersonal skills.
* Confidential manner with a compassionate and respectful approach, placing a high value on the dignity of patients, relatives, carers and colleagues.
* Ability to work independently, determining own workload priorities, as well as working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
* Strong organisational and time management skills.
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
Primary Care Careers
Address
30 Woodbridge Rd East
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP4 5PB
Employer's website
https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Primary Care Careers
Address
30 Woodbridge Rd East
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP4 5PB
Employer's website
https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Contract
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
* Industries
Hospitals
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