Job summary Riverport Medical Practice are looking to appoint a Health Care Assistant to join our team of Practice Nurses and HCAs. Full-time or part-time opportunity available. Main duties of the job We are looking for a positive and friendly HCA who demonstrates good initiative, prioritises patient care and works really well in a team. The ideal candidate will have experience working within General Practice or have worked as a phlebotomist. About us Riverport Medical Practice is a GMS Practice in Cambridgeshire with 3 surgeries in St Ives, Somersham and Fenstanton. The Practice list size is approximately 13,650. Our Practice has a diverse team including 9 GPs supported by a range of skilled clinicians and dedicated administrative support staff. Riverport Medical Practice is a friendly, patient-focused practice which is rated Good by CQC in all domains. The Practice uses SystmOne and AccuRx software. Date posted 28 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £11.50 to £11.93 an hour Depending on experience and skill set Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number A2309-22-5633 Job locations The Orchard Surgery Constable Road St Ives Cambridgeshire PE27 3ER Fenstanton Surgery 7e High Street Fenstanton Cambridgeshire PE28 9LQ Parkhall Surgery 2c Parkhall Road Somersham Cambridgeshire PE28 3EU Job description Job responsibilities We are looking to recruit an HCA with experience in phlebotomy, recording blood pressure and carrying out ECGs. The ideal candidate may also have experience with wound dressings and immunisation, for example delivering the seasonal flu vaccine. Experience working in General Practice and carrying out health checks would be ideal. Both part-time and full-time applications will be considered. Job description Job responsibilities We are looking to recruit an HCA with experience in phlebotomy, recording blood pressure and carrying out ECGs. The ideal candidate may also have experience with wound dressings and immunisation, for example delivering the seasonal flu vaccine. Experience working in General Practice and carrying out health checks would be ideal. Both part-time and full-time applications will be considered. Person Specification Experience Essential Knowledge and understanding of infection prevention and control Thorough understanding of patient confidentiality Understanding of importance of adult and child safeguarding Experience working in a health care setting Desirable Evidence of training in Adult and Child Safeguarding Evidence of training in Infection Prevention and Control Experience using TPP clinical system, SystmOne Experience working in General Practice Other Requirements Essential Good communication skills Comfortable working independently and as part of a team Flexible and willing to support the team by covering other shifts if required Desirable Ability to work across multiple Practice sites if necessary Car driver with own transport Qualifications Essential Good general standard of education to GCSE level or equivalent Experienced phlebotomist Desirable Level 2 NVQ in Healthcare Support Services or equivalent Care Certificate Standards Person Specification Experience Essential Knowledge and understanding of infection prevention and control Thorough understanding of patient confidentiality Understanding of importance of adult and child safeguarding Experience working in a health care setting Desirable Evidence of training in Adult and Child Safeguarding Evidence of training in Infection Prevention and Control Experience using TPP clinical system, SystmOne Experience working in General Practice Other Requirements Essential Good communication skills Comfortable working independently and as part of a team Flexible and willing to support the team by covering other shifts if required Desirable Ability to work across multiple Practice sites if necessary Car driver with own transport Qualifications Essential Good general standard of education to GCSE level or equivalent Experienced phlebotomist Desirable Level 2 NVQ in Healthcare Support Services or equivalent Care Certificate Standards 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 Riverport Medical Practice Address The Orchard Surgery Constable Road St Ives Cambridgeshire PE27 3ER Employer's website https://www.riverportmedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)