Healthcare Assistant

Job summary
Two Rivers Medical Centre are looking for a healthcare assistant (HCA) 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 28 - 30 hours per week.

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.
• Assist GP during the performance of minor operations.
• Communicate with patients, relatives, and carers including providing valuable health promotion and education.
• New patient health checks.

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.

About us
As an employee of Two Rivers Medical Centre, you will enjoy the following benefits:

• Genuine responsibility from day one
• Work with a strong social purpose
• A competitive salary with increments based on professional development
• Membership of the NHS pension
• Support to guide your personal and professional development
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Working in a purpose built facility
• Working in the largest single site GP surgery in Suffolk
• 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata), increasing with continual years of NHS service

Details
Date posted: 26 October 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £13.17 an hour
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 30122
Closing date: 12 November 2026

Essential qualifications

• 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 of working within a GP practice.

Essential experience

• 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, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/

Contact
Recruitment Team, Two Rivers Medical Centre
enquiries@eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk
01206918760

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